What makes Columbia a good school (or not)?

Columbia is unique even compared to the other top-tier schools. No other ivy can pretend to be setting in a city as big and diverse as New York which is really a big deal. read more

Columbia has some excellent professors and probably some that are not as good. People considering a college should visit and talk to current students and recent graduates as the best professors and fields change over time. read more

Columbia is a great school no doubt, so what's the big deal about it being ranked that high. Same thing for Penn being #5, their great schools. Where I'm from Columbia is highly regarded as the best college in the state, along with Cornell. read more

Columbia Business School is known for its intellectually driven students who come from a wide array of educational, economic, social, cultural, and geographic backgrounds. While the student body is certainly diverse, students do have a number of qualities in common, including strong leadership skills, a record of achievement, and the ability to work in teams. read more