Chance me for USC, UCLA, UCR, Claremonts, and Cal Poly Pomona

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<p>I am an african-american male. Applying to USC, UCLA, UCR, Pomona College, Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Cal Poly Pomona.</p>

<p>I have an Academic Weighted GPA (10-12) of 3.83.
MY SAT I: 1980. (640 Reading, 750 Math, 590 Writing)
SAT II's: 660 Chemistry, 690 Math Level II</p>

<p>My course rigor is pretty tough. I have had a total of 10 AP classes.</p>

<p>I am President of our school's College Club. A member in NHS, CSF, Mock Trial, Cycling Club, Asian Student Union, KEY Club, Art Club, Choir, Math League, ASB. I held a position in most of these clubs, such as being the class representative or ASB Comissioner and such.</p>

<p>Also, I have worked about 28 hours a week since sophomore year.</p>

<p>Also, how significant of an impact is it for my USC application if my brother currently attends USC?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Congrats on a great showing in HS. Apply to all of these schools and hope for the best! BTW, what is your intended major? This will be a big factor.</p>

<p>USC = Low reach (not sure if legacy with your brother will help)
UCLA = High reach
Pomona College = Very high reach (think Harvard level reach)
CMC = High reach (good for business majors and fraternity brothers)
Pitzer = Match (get ready to go to Burning Man or Occupy Wall Street!)
UCR = Consider yourself in
Cal Poly Pomona = Done deal, if you apply you’re in. Also, once you are accepted, you will be eligible for the Kellogg Honors College. This is a great program if you choose this school. You get priority status for class registration and a special lounge to hang out in and study. CP Pomona is a real up an coming school. Best for business and technical majors. </p>

<p>Bet of luck and have some fun with the process!</p>

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<p>you well get into all of them, except maybe ucla.</p>

<p>why? because you are black and privates like black people</p>

<p>not being racist just the way it is</p>

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<p>Thanks guys. And I am applying as undecided. The problem is I am very interested in Global Business, Sociology, and most humanities. But I am pretty good at my natural sciences and I come from a family of science majors, who are all encouraging me to major in Bio. They say it is much harder to get a job as a humanities major. I know it is ultimately my choice. Advice on this?</p>

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<p>If it is Global Business that you are into, then I can answer anything that you want. I’ve spent a 25 year career in international business. The best way to go about that major is to get your undergraduate degree in business, work for a few years and then go to graduate school for an MBA. If you want business, then a UC may not be your best option as most of them do not offer a true undergrad level business administration degree. When I see you mention “Global Business, Sociology, and most humanities” I see you thinking on track with the “Tripartite Program” that I studied at my MBA program at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Currently the top ranked international business school in the World. US News has ranked it #1 for 16 years straight. The Financial Times and the WSJ give it top ranks as well. It is truly a gem of an MBA program. See this link: <a href=“http://www.thunderbird.edu/wwwfiles/pdf/about_thunderbird/rankings/rankings.pdf[/url]”>http://www.thunderbird.edu/wwwfiles/pdf/about_thunderbird/rankings/rankings.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Here is their main web site too: [Thunderbird</a> School of Global Management](<a href=“http://www.thunderbird.edu/]Thunderbird”>http://www.thunderbird.edu/)</p>

<p>The Tripartite Program consists of (a) Global Business; (b) Global Studies; and (c) Cross-Cultural Business Communication (includes foreign languages). The idea behind it is that you need Global business skills, understanding of culture and international political economy, and the ability to communicate in the target cultural patterns and local languages. It truly is the best international business program in the World.</p>

<p>However that is an MBA program and you have to get through your undergraduate studies first. Having said that, while you are in your undergrad program you can still create your own “Tripartite Program”.</p>

<p>USC – has a good undergraduate business program. While you are there, make sure to take international studies, study a foreign language and do at least a year abroad. Go to another school for your MBA.</p>

<p>Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – This school has a great undergraduate international business program. It is a customized Tripartite Program. Here is a link to a PowerPoint presentation for this school’s international business program: <a href=“http://www.cob.calpoly.edu/advising.dir/files/concentrations/intl_bus_conc_ppt.pdf[/url]”>http://www.cob.calpoly.edu/advising.dir/files/concentrations/intl_bus_conc_ppt.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>You mention that you are considering Cal Poly Pomona – if you want international business, challenge yourself and apply to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Then take advantage of their extensive study abroad opportunities to some of the best institutions around the World. This school prefers the ACT, but will accept the SAT - apply soon! The deadline is coming up fast. No essays required. My kid goes there and loves it!</p>

<p>Forget the UC’s for undergraduate business (although UCI now has a brand new program). You may be stuck studying accounting or economics. I caution that some would disagree with me very much with this advice, but I’ve taught at both USC and UCLA and I like both schools. However, at the undergrad level for international business, you’re better off outside the UC system.</p>

<p>I can’t comment on the Claremont schools as I do not know what they offer in the area of business. I have heard anecdotal comments that CMC is the best for business of the three schools that you mention.</p>

<p>Lastly, Cal Maritime has an interesting Global Business program. They also have one of the highest employment rates upon graduation of any CA school. However, this will require you to be a cadet in the merchant marines and their focus is mostly international trade and logistics which makes sense given their seafaring traditions. Consider this school only if you want to spend much of your undergraduate years out at sea.</p>

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<p>With regards to pressure from your family to major in science – you’ve got to do what you want and follow your passions. Being a science major can lead you to a career in business later on in life especially if you are an entrepreneur or if you get an MBA after a few years of work. Every company that makes money off scientific discovery or new scientific innovation looks for business majors that understand their products and can make these developments profitable. BUT, first decide where your passion lies either in business or science. Then you have both your major and minor taken care of in college.</p>

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<p>Do you know what your unweighted GPA is?</p>

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<p>International business at Cal Poly in trouble: This recently came out in the school newspaper. Please read – [International</a> business concentration future in question](<a href=“http://mustangdaily.net/international-business-concentration-future-in-question/]International”>http://mustangdaily.net/international-business-concentration-future-in-question/)</p>

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<p>I live in Claremont so I know your chances for those pretty well.
Pomona- sorry, you have 0 chance. (one of my best friends is applying there and her GPA is .9 more than yours, and she is really worried)
CMC- still highly unlikely
Pitzer- you fit okay with this… but ummm… pitzer is a little…radical…or different…sorry hard to explain…like OsakaDad said, think Occupy Movement.</p>