Hi guys, so right now I am a sophomore at GVSU majoring in accounting and finance. I recently applied and got accepted to the LSA School at Michigan for this Fall, however I still haven’t made up my mind on the issue of whether or not to attend. Im seeking peoples opinions on the pros and cons of both schools.
My background; double majoring in Accounting and Finance, 3.7 GPA, very mediocre HS grads, 27 ACT, a couple of clubs and sports.
If I did attend the LSA School I would probably major in economics, because if I wanted to continue majoring in Accounting and Finance I would have to apply too Ross, and if I got in I wouldn’t be able to attend it until the fall of 2016. Also, none of the business courses I have taken at GV would count at Ross, they would count for just general credits, so I would have to retake all of those classes (about 2 semesters worth).
Does anyone know about or have any opinions about a BA or BS in Econ from U of M? how hard would it be? Is it a useful and practical major? Is a degree at U of M worth more that a degree at Grand Valley?
Thanks
If Michigan admitted you, they believe you will succeed. You need to feel the same and not think for another minute of passing up this fine opportunity. Yes Michigan will open up more opportunities and provide you a better experience for the remainder of your undergrad years.
The econ department at Michigan is very strongly/highly ranked. Over the years two of the first two or three female Fed governors were former Michigan students. Not the current Vice Chair but the recent Vice Chair of the Fed was a Michigan grad. The Fed and various governmental agencies hire literally hundreds of Michigan Ph.D. It is a great credential which will prep you for either business or law school or academia or just to be used for general purposes in business. Michigan is very strong in accounting, so take your shot at Ross…who knows.
Gvsu, I know both schools very well and I’d concurr with the earlier assessment that Umich has greater opportunity and ergo value. While your current school is a good regional uni, Michigan is an international powerhouse. In your shoes I would not hesitate. Compared to what out-of-state students pay to attend Michigan, its like winning a lottery. Congratulations!
Michigan now offers a business minor. You can continue to take some business courses while majoring in Econ. Should you decide to pursue a career in accounting after you graduate, you can continue with the MAcc program (which you need to do anyway), and land a job with the Big 4 easily.