<p>I got into Boston College CSOM and U of Michigan. Which is better? U of M has a population of 20k and BC has a population of 9K. I would prefer a close relationship with the professors which I think BC has. If I go to U of M i need to do really well the first year to get into Ross. I would like to go to Ross because it is a better business school but I only have a 33% chance of getting in. Should I take the risk or should I stay risk free?</p>
<p>I tell you what, whether you're in a 20k or 9k class, if you're incredibly bright, you will be different and professors will take notice.</p>
<p>The class size crap is all, well, crap.</p>
<p>So UM imo.</p>
<p>I donno tough decision... I would prob go to CSOM because its a great program and you know you got into it. I wish I applied there, I heard great things :(</p>
<p>Beejay...I dont think I'm incredibly bright at all... haha....</p>
<p>ok first off, i've read the word "imo" alot, what does it mean..second, tough call for NGKELVINSK. Your guaranteed a good business school with BC, plus it's BC...or you take the chance and get an elite bschool and a better school overall. For me, location would matter. Im from NY, so I think i'd rather be in boston than ann arbor michigan. So let that matter. If cost is a problem, well your answer might be in those numbers. I would definitely be drawn in by the prospects of graduating from an elite bschool plus a betetr overall school though. Honestly, I'm typign this rigth now and figured I'd get an answer to you but I really can't. I guess I'd go the conservatiev route and take the guarantee in BC. "A bird in hand is better than two in a bush."</p>
<p>imo=in my oppinion</p>
<p>lol thanks...seems so simple now</p>
<p>the difference between BC and U of M as of tuition is a 10k difference.. which isnt much of a problem for me. I guess I might go conservative, do well, and then go to a good graduate school. Thanks a lot! I would definitely like more insight though!</p>
<p>Why do you want to go to a lower ranked school for 10K more? Even if you don't get into Ross, you can major in Econ. If you don't wanna do that, transfer to some other school. No big deal.</p>
<p>well if cost is no option and you have plans for grad school..maybe gun for Ross...Even if you don't get in..graduate with an economics degree...being from Michigan, it will look great and you'll get plenty of job offers anyway..if you made Ross, well then you just won your gamble...then heading into grad school, job experience becomes most important, then test scores, not really the undergrad degree...so BC Carroll vs economics UMich doesn't really matter.</p>
<p>If job experience is most important... if i go to Carroll graduate and get a job from like... deloitte.... wouldnt that be better than getting a job with a econ major from u of m? i dont think a econ major can get me jobs from compnays like the big four, or JP Morgan Chase etc.... but u hv a rlly good point though.... i'm stuck again!</p>
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wouldnt that be better than getting a job with a econ major from u of m? i dont think a econ major can get me jobs from compnays like the big four, or JP Morgan Chase etc.... but u hv a rlly good point though.... i'm stuck again!
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<p>How naive. Have you ever been to a college career fair or talked to employers? I doubt it, since I think you're still in high school.</p>
<p>well thats why i'm asking for help....</p>
<p>Maybe i got to choose the school that I think i'll be happy at...I will visit BC in two weeks I guess I'll just have to wait until then.</p>
<p>Fair enough lol. In this year's career fair, I talked to a few JP Morgan, Bank of America, Lehmann Brothers, HSBC reps, who were all Michigan alumni. They were a mix of BBA's and Econ majors. In fact, the lady who was talking on behalf of Bank of America double majored in Economics and English. </p>
<p>I went to the career fairs expecting them to say, "we're looking for finance and accounting majors". However, most of them said that they're looking for well rounded individuals (whatever that means) with good communication skills. Major didn't matter, unless you were majoring in something like psychology, biology or anthropology, in which case you'd need to explain why you wanted to go into business. Heck, they even hire engineers for some of the same jobs that finance majors get.</p>
<p>thanks... I actually didnt know that. This is an extremely tough choice... half my school tells me to go to BC...</p>
<p>BC is a solid school, but do you really think its worth it to go there when you can go to Michigan, which is much more well known and more prestigious, for 10K less? Even if the cost were the same for both, I would've chosen Michigan. I also applied to BC when I was in high school (got rejected though so it didn't matter), but even if I had gotten in, I didn't think Carroll was worth 55K. Even though I think Carroll, and BC as a school is much better than schools like PSU, Maryland, Ohio State if you look at the student body, the business school isn't even ranked in the top 20 like it is in those schools. If you were getting some sort of scholarship from BC that would save you at least 7-10K per year, then it would make sense to go to BC, but in this case, UM is clearly the better choice.</p>
<p>If i do go to U of M and I dont get into Ross, is transferring hard? I would probably need to transfer somewhere better than CSOM (if not that would destroy my whole point of going to u of m) like Cornell AEM....it will be difficult. I will have to work my ass off. So I guess it comes down to if I want to work my ass off or take it easy.</p>
<p>^ That's a personal choice. You can chose to challenge yourself or take it easy...its up to you. Go to Michigan, work very hard the first year and try your luck. If you are good enough to get into BC-CSOM, then you definitely have a shot at Ross. Take the risk. You're in a win win situation anyway - if you get in, great. If not, you'll be majoring in a top 12 school for Economics. If you're still not satisfied with that and absolutely hate your social life at Michigan, apply for a transfer to BC or some other school with a good business program. I'm telling ya - getting into a business school isn't everything. You can still do business without a BBA. </p>
<p>btw, the average gpa for the class that was accepted into Ross last year was 3.6. That should be manageable if you work hard and don't plan to party your life away and get ****faced every weekend. Get involved a little and write solid essays (for which you can get help from the sweetland writing center, for free).</p>
<p>I have to take BC's side here because BC's alumni network is second to none...and you are taking a gamble with going not getting into Ross...but I think when it comes down to it its all about which college you can see yourself at...you'll land a good job going to either one</p>
<p>BC's alumni second to none? Michigan has a much bigger alumni base, and many Michigan alumni have top jobs. I don't see how BC's alumni network is better than Michigan's.</p>