B School Strengh Vs. Academic Prestige

College Search & Selection
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<p>Well I believe I will be attending Texas' business school (McCombs), which is one of the top business schools in the country. However, I am wondering if I made the right decision and choosing it over USC California and NYU (although I hate NYU, lol). Although Texas' business program is just a little bit better, USC is a significantly better school overall than Texas (if i switch my major). But then again Texas is at least 20,000 cheaper (cheaper than that If I qualify for instate, which there is a good chance). My parents could pay for USC, but I don't think it is worth it if I do business. But what If I decide not to do business?</p>

<p>I have heard that your undergraduate school does not play a huge role in graduate school admissions, so If I changed my major would it really matter that I went to Texas? I do however think that it DOES matter for business since you will get a job immediately afterwards, in which case both USC and Texas are strong.</p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

<p>P.S. I will be applying for Texas' Business Honors Program next year. I also think I would be happy at Austin, although I wonder if there would be a lot of personal attention. I don't know about USC.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>UTA and USC are about the same, but Cal is better than both of them.</p>

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<p>Are you talking about in business or overall prestige? By the way, Cal does not have an undergrad business program that I am aware of.</p>

<p>Other replies are appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Haas is undergrad. And I was talking about overall "prestige"</p>

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<p>My advice would be to not second-guess yourself. UT Austin is a great school (even if a bit big lol), and it's a bargain in-state. I don't know very much about USC, but you'd have a lot of options at UT if you decide not to pursue business. Although I don't see how it's relevant, UCB does have an undergrad business program, but you have to apply for it as a sophomore, and you're not guaranteed to get in.</p>