lawdude- Columbia has a few BTLs but as far as I know you’re right about NYU. The question you have to ask yourself is if it’s worth all the hours and money to get a real college degree. You will clearly be at a disadvantage if you have a BTL, but if you get a 177 on your lsat a college degree will probably have been a complete waste of time. If you, however, get say a 171 then a college degree with a good gpa may make all the difference. This is not an exact science but the general idea is the better your degree is, the lower your lsat will have to be. Of course, every school has their own policies, and that is something you have to consider. Also, if you’re willing to go to school in DC, I would say drop the college idea. Both Georgetown and GW don’t seem to have any problem with BTLs, so if your score is good enough with a college degree, it’ll probably be good enough with a BTL. My last point is to seek out real live human beings who can properly advise you, don’t just rely on the wisdom coming out of the coffee room.
Popa- He will be taking the LSATs in a few years, while he needs to make a decision about college much sooner. So your advice doesn’t work.