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For Columbia, it is until 5pm 4.16.

Hello, thewayup335! Yes, the location is also important. I though they are both good in different way. But your point is right, NYC seems more dynamic environment where I can meet many kinds of people (industry or so...) Thank you a lot for your comment :) I feel like now I am leaning towards Columbia.

Hello, Golden Rule! Thanks a lot for your detailed information. I didn't know that Stanford guy (UCSD) already had many experiences before his ph.d. studies. UCSD is very good but it seems that Columbia has more variety and dynamic environment.

Thank you for your advice pepper123! I missed the point that Columbia GSB has great micro theory faculty. Columbia seems to have many advantages of big ivy-league school.

I am still making the decision. Both schools are good, so it is not easy decision. I want to do micro theory (but not hard core theory like pure game theory) and applied micro in my ph.d. studies. I am interested in studying matching stuff if I go to Columbia and behavioral/experimental econ if I go to UCSD. Job market performance at Columbia was bad for a long time but this year they did good and it seems Columbia is in its uptrend. For the UCSD, I heard that professors care their students a lot and very supportive. In addition, the environment is good and friendly. Most students there seem to be satisfied with their life. But I am a bit worried about its financial constraint. What do you think? Any comments would be really helpful for me. Also, if there's anyone who visited admits day(I couldn't attent) please share the experience. Thanks!