<p>What schools are strong in both accounting and english. Also, the english program needs to have a writing concentration (preferably general, but if not I want it to be more rhetoric or technical based). In terms of accounting, it's important that I'd have good job opportunities--in addition to good academics.</p>
<p>My next question is... </p>
<p>Is a better school really worth roughly 50 grand?</p>
<p>I'm in my second year of college and owe 20k (4-year for my first year, than CC this year). I've been planning on going to a state school, SUNY Geneseo or Binghamton, but not sure if I should try to get into a better school instead. After a SUNY I'd owe under 50 grand after 2 years and after a private or out-of-state university I'd owe around 100 grand. Also I might even need to stay 3 years with this double major making the cost of the more expensive schools shoot up to 130-40 grand.</p>
<p>Is it worth it? </p>
<p>Especially if I'm considering going to law school (or some type of grad school in the future). The law thing isn't decided yet though, because I'm not really sure if I want to go that route. However, it IS an option, but it becomes a difficult option when I owe over 100 grand!</p>
<p>So, what do you suggest I do?</p>
<p>Also, if anyone can give me information on Geneseo and Binghamton's job placement for accounting students that'd be great. I heard from a Geneseo rep that recruiters come on campus, but are these recruiters from the Big 4 or lesser accounting firms? I'm not sure and would love it if someone could let me know.</p>
<p>Anyway, if anyone can help me out I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!</p>
<p>Illinois Urbana Champaign is strong in Accounting and seems to be pretty good in English and writing. The cost for out of staters is up there in LAC territory, though. I certainly agree with your concern about having a marketable skill. My W long ago majored in math and finance for that reason.</p>
<p>Yea, that's why accounting seems a good route. Plus, although I enjoy writing, I really don't want to just leave my math skills unused. I've always been a strong math student and enjoyed math--through calculus anyway, who knows how I'll feel after that, lol. So, I want to be around numbers, even if accounting isn't anything crazy interesting and hard numberwise (or so people say). Could also try double actuary stuff, but that seems depressing and also wouldn't help me in terms of opportunity (accounting would help if I ever wanted to start a business or be a lawyer, etc, it's a very useful major).</p>
<p>So, do you guys think I should stick with a SUNY (Gen or Bing) and save 50+ grand or go to a better school? I just don't know if it's worth it or not. I'm leaning towards it's not worth it and just go to a SUNY, but want advice.</p>
<p>For accounting, a SUNY would be fine. So, save your money for law school or MBA. What is important is a good GPA and the correct course work for a CPA and work at a public accounting firm. I believe that getting the CPA is important regardless if you want to work as an accountant or not. CPA/JD or CPA/MBA is a good combo.</p>
<p>in addition, you should consider is where you go to school. That is, if you want to work near NYC then a school closer to NYC or in NYC may be advantageous. (Baruch)</p>
<p>I know the big4 recruit at bing and albany. Let me repeat, they are only interested in the top performers (A's). So focus on grades not on extras such as English, fencing, art history, etc.</p>
<p>Well, as of now I have a 3.89 and will hopefully keep up my 4.0 this semester.</p>
<p>I dunno how I'll do at either Bing or Gen, but I'm determined to do really well. Hmm... well that's good for Bing, but do you know if Geneseo has big 4 recruit there?</p>
<p>And I am not positive where I want to work in the end, but NYC for now because I have lived in Westchester County my whole life and not ready to go to say some city in California or something (or even Chicago or Detriot or some other city) and leave my family. However, don't want to go to school in the city though, so I'll stick to a SUNY I think.</p>
<p>And English wouldn't be so I could get recruited, but for myself. I also will take some more philosophy classes probably (enough for a minor most likely), but because I enjoy it, not because I think it'll give me any edge. I'd like to write when I'm older (whether it's a hobby or I get paid) and I would like to take more classes in it and get the degree. Although I'm in college to help get me started careerwise, I'm not just there to do that, I want to learn other things too and enjoy myself.</p>
<p>Anyways, I guess I'll just go to a SUNY, it seems like the smart idea. I can still stay the 3 years and owe 60-65k, which isn't a horrible amount or anything. We'll see I guess.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help and if anyone has any more advice or can tell me if Geneseo has recruiters from the big 4 I'd like to know. Thanks!</p>