Cornell(Econ) or USC(Policy Planning Development)

<p>Where should I go, based on your opinions. I would get full tuition if I went to Cornell and I'm not sure about the money yet for USC. Is Cornell fairly weak in Econ? Does Cornell's ivy league status make that much of a difference? Is it easier to get into graduate school? Is the weather really that crappy in Cornell? I like the weather here in LA. I plan on having a career in real estate development. Things to think about for me. I also would be on their swim teams if I go them, if that makes a difference at all.</p>

<p>Jeez that's really a tough decision. Honestly I would go with Cornell (econ) just because it's an Ivy and you will have MANY job opportunities. Then again, Cornell is quite depressing, and is known to be very rigorous academically. That might not be a good combination with your swim commitments.</p>

<p>Sounds like a sweet deal at Cornell, but their econ is no Harvard. I am in ppd for grad school, I love it, but involving yourself in athletics that you love and a free ride to Cornell might be where you need to go. And yes., the weather is awful in Ithaca.</p>