<p>I'm so torn y'all...I got the Pogue to UNC...one of 5 out of staters...but its only room and board and tuition. I know I sound like a brat...it's CHAPEL HILL! It's amazing!! But I also might be getting a scholarship to the University of South Carolina... I'd be in the honors college with tuition, room and board, study abroad stipend, a laptop, premium dorms and advising...and the #1 international business program in the country. I haven't gotten it yet...but there's a good chance... If I do...I have no idea what I'm gonna do. Any feedback? I know I'm so blessed to be able to choose between two colleges for free (I already have full tuition, great dorms, a laptop, and study abroad at USC). But I have no clue...I have 2 months to think on it...but I need to start thinking NOW!! </p>
<p>AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Btw, I have NO gut feeling whatsoever. I'm completely on the fence. And visited both. Any tips for deciding? Besides a lot of praying? lol
Thanks...</p>
<p>I agree that UNC has a better reputation. While the program you're interested in may be stronger at South Carolina, UNC as a school is ranked higher. I know rankings aren't everything blah blah whatever, but I think that the "perks" you speak of are compensated for with the school that UNC is.</p>
<p>I'd choose USC, personally. Admittedly, I don't know a whole lot about the differences between the two colleges. But who wants to pass up free study abroad, great dorms, and a laptop, especially if it's very strong in the field you want to go into? A "name" will ultimately only get you so far. I think I'd rather go to a less prestigious college where I'd undoubtedly have far more opportunities to truly excel. Not that you couldn't or wouldn't excel at UNC, of course - just that USC seems to be willing to give you more chances to do so.</p>
<p>Of course, this is totally hypocritical of me, since I'm going to do the exact opposite. But still. I'd follow my own advice if I had the heart to do so, lol.</p>
<p>GetOuttaBuffalo: I noticed on the Robertson thread, that you said you'd received an email about being nominated. Is that still a consideration?</p>
<p>About the SC scholarship, my advice would be to wait and see if you actually receive it; when you do, then you can start worrying. No need to start early. :)</p>
<p>You need to go on overnights to both schools, spend some time on campus, go to classes. You may love one and hate the other -- and then your decision will be easy!</p>
<p>Go to UNC. More prestige, much better campus, much better opportunities. Yes, SC is #1 for international business, but the UNC business school as a WHOLE is much more highly regarded. The business school's rep as a whole will probably play a bigger role in the types of jobs you can get straight out of undergrad anyway. </p>
<p>If it's just the extra perks that are keeping SC in the ball game, then I think you should definitely pick UNC. You'll find that the advising, housing, etc is not nearly as big of a deal in practice as it sounds on paper.</p>
<p>Furthermore, a lot of the "honors" students you would be living with at SC are about the same caliber as the regular students at UNC.</p>
<p>That's quite a slam on USC, luxlibertas. I know many of the "honors students" at USC. They are quite a cut above, in terms of scores, grades, etc., the "average student" anywhere. However, let me make it clear that I also know quite a few "average students" who are more impressive than a number of "honors students."</p>
<p>I definitely wouldn't choose a school based on one particular area of study, you really have no idea if you want to study business until you've taken a few econs and accountings. Believe me, I'm a B-School major here and a lot of kids drop out because they decide they don't like it. So i wouldn't look at any school based on one major.</p>