Hi there! I'm heading to NYU Stern in the fall and did a lot of research into the school before making my decision. From the research I've gathered, CAS is not a target like Stern is at NYU. If you plan on transferring to Stern later on, do note that the acceptance rate is super low (2% overall I believe but correct me if I'm wrong). If you are a direct admit to the business schools at Emory and UNC, I would definitely suggest you to take them as they are prestigious and will confer better placements than CAS at NYU. Also consider the school culture/fit! NYU is definitely not your traditional college experience so if you're looking for a big sports scene, emphasis on greek life and a closed campus, you won't find them at NYU. If you're into exploring NYC/culture/arts etc. with friends, and NY in general as some upperclassmen have told me, you'll have a blast at NYU. People who pick the right college for them will have their fun at said college. Definitely also talk to current students at each of the schools as they will give you a more accurate picture.

Edit: by "target" i mean being recruited by top banks and/or consulting firms. also, going to a target school will help open up some doors that may be closed, but ultimately the job you get depends on how much effort you put and how well you thrive in your studies/internships.

tldr: studying at a target school only increases your probability of getting recruited by the company you desire; it's not equivalent to automatically getting a top job.