<p>DD is a direct admit to Kelly....she didn't even apply to the business school...and now we are realizing what great program and career opportunities come with that. However she also was admitted to U of Miami as an undeclared major in arts and sciences. Of course after this Midwest winter we've been having she is all about better weather, even though her career path is unknown at this time. She has always said she will move somewhere warm as soon as she could. She is our third DD, we told our other daughters they could go wherever they chose. Financially we are willing to pay for everything, although it would hurt, but paying for either school would not be in the equation.</p>
<p>Any words of advice comparing these two schools that might help steer her, or us?</p>
<p>U of Miami is a very strong school. I don’t see that Kelley is an obvious academic winner here, especially for a student with unknown career path (does she WANT to major in business?) who will likely want to stay in the South after she graduates.</p>
<p>All I can say is I DON’T BLAME HER! Miami sounds wonderful.</p>
<p>If she doesn’t have a free ride or at least a large scholarship at IU, let her go where she wants. </p>
<p>I don’t understand your final sentence. You said you are willing to pay for everything but “paying for either shcool would not be in the equation.” ?? Are you able to pay? Or not able to pay? That will definitely factor in to any decision.</p>
<p>But if I were her, I’d go to Miami, especially if she isn’t even set on business. </p>
<p>How is she a direct admit to Kelley, without even applying the the business school?</p>
<p>Warmer weather is a valid consideration, but be careful what you wish for. That pleasant winter is bracketed by sweltering heat early and late in the school year. Also brief heavy rain almost every day. Not to mention hurricane season. Don’t choose a school just for the weather.</p>
<p>Hanna, is Miami on par with IU Kelley for business?</p>
<p>tells me that U of Miami might be a very good decision. Maybe the better decision. Why choose a business school just because it’s a good program? At U. of Miami, she will have more freedom in her freshman year to see what she wants to do.</p>
<p>Did she get good merit aid at Miami? A strong applicant like your daughter will likely get a large merit award from Miami which should make the decision more palatable. Miami is a good school and a solid choice for an undecided student.</p>
<p>You allowed her to apply to both colleges. Presumably this was because you would allow her to attend either one. If finances are not an issue, please let your daughter choose where she wants to go to college. If you were NOT going to allow her to attend UM, this should have been clear before applications were sent.</p>
<p>Your daughter isn’t even sure she wants to major in business. I can’t see that getting admitted to that business school is an advantage for someone with no idea what they want to do. In fact, I think it could box them into something they don’t necessarily want to do.</p>
<p>I will add, my kid also had “warm weather” as one of her criteria. She went to the warm weather school, and LOVED it. </p>
<p>Don’t underscore the value of the right weather. My daughter has several friends that are transferring because they are miserable because of climate. Being happy and comfortable makes it much less stressful and enjoyable - and that can make a huge difference in their success.</p>
<p>“Hanna, is Miami on par with IU Kelley for business?”</p>
<p>Most sources would say no. But we don’t know if this student wants to study business at all. Even if she does go that route, she says she doesn’t want to spend her life in the Midwest, where Kelley’s reputation/network is strongest. So I wouldn’t let relative reputation control the decision here.</p>
<p>Sounds to me like the parent wants the student to major in business at Kelley. The student doesn’t seem to have that same dream. The student is going to college, not the parent. In my opinion, the student should make the college choice.</p>
<p>I am not impressed with Miami’s academics particularly. I would give IU the edge in most majors. Miami has the weather- I’ll give you that- and also the edge in football. There is no comparison between the two as far as business schools. IU is a gorgeous campus. Miami is very sterile. But there is the weather… You can’t really look at the statistics here in terms of SATs etc., since Miami is private and IU is public. IU is simply the better university, though. </p>
<p>I don’t think it’s unreasonable to compare a public and a private school. Miami is a top 50 university. IU is a great school, too, comparable to other Big 10 schools like Minnesota and Michigan State (though its sorority system is a big problem). But Miami has come up in the world in terms of the students and faculty it attracts. Besides the weather, being located in a major metro area is a plus for many.</p>
<p>I’m confused…how is she a direct admit to Kelley if she did not apply to the B-school?</p>
<p>Both schools are very strong academically. If she wants to work/live in a warm climate after college graduation, Miami would be the better choice as it will have a lot more connections for jobs, etc. And just think of how much you will enjoy visiting her in Miami.</p>
<p>OP here, yes we were confused as well when she was admitted to Kelly! No idea how or why except for the fact she met the criteria. Since then she has embraced going into business, especially since it’s much easier to transfer out of B school than into. She has also expressed interest in seeing if she can transfer her Miami admit to the B school. You all have calmed me down, we have told her it is her own decision and won’t go back on our word. She received $5000/year from IU. Merit aid has not come out for Miami but I hope she will at least get enough to cover all the airfare! And yes I told her to make room on the floor of her room for me for the months of January, February, and March because I can’t stand the weather here either!</p>
<p>OK…I’m going to stick my neck out here! I don’t think you can get accepted to Kelley direct admit without applying for it. I doubt the school just picks random kids based on criteria. They have PLENTY of applicants who are qualified who actually apply for this.</p>
<p>So…either the student DID apply, or maybe Kelley made an error. If it were me, I would want to be absolutely sure my kid really HAD this offer to consider…since she did NOT apply for it. </p>