I'm about to make a very important decision... help me?

College Search & Selection
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<p>So here's the deal. I know that I want to get an MBA and do management at an entertainment company. I live in Orlando, and I love the tourism industry here. I would love to work with Disney...</p>

<p>So Rollins (a local private school, Forbes said #1 regional business program...) has a 3/2 MBA degree... you get your Bachelors in 3, then the MBA in 2. I really like this idea. </p>

<p>What makes it better? The number one employer of Rollins MBA graduates is... Disney.</p>

<p>So basically, I found the most direct path for where I want to go. I really like Rollins, and it's 30 minutes away from home. I'd get a new schnazzy car if I went there (I am pretty sure I could get a full ride there...) and I'll get to stay involved in a lot of the stuff that I want to remain involved in.</p>

<p>I just have this little feeling lingering. Here are my stats.</p>

<p>GPA: 4.3w/3.8uw
Rank: 28/650
PSAT 223 (I'll at least be a NMSF)
SAT 2200 (CR750/M730/W720)
SAT IIs (ehhhh):
Math 1: 710
Lit: 690
Spanish: 670
IB Diploma</p>

<p>AP English Language: 5
AP Spanish Language: 3
AP World History: 4
AP Music Theory:4</p>

<p>IB Bio:4
IB Spanish: 5</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:
Lacrosse 10-12 (Varsity 11, 12)
Jazz Band 11, 12 (Bass guitar)
Marching band 9-12 (10th and 11th I was pit section leader, 12th I am percussion Captain)
Show Band (bass guitar)
Church Band (9-12)
Student Congress (11, 12)</p>

<p>Now, I could go somewhere a little more prestigious.. but I just see it as wasted money. Almost any of the other schools that I looked at will end up costing a lot more... I'll be far away from the things that I want to be close to... and I mean... if a degree from Rollins will get me to the same place as a degree from somewhere else, and I like Rollins... why not?</p>

<p>I have friends that will be applying to the ivies and everything... and I used to want to apply to 15 schools... but I've changed a lot. </p>

<p>I'm going for an official visit tomorrow. For me to get the aid that I want to get (top scholarship they have is full ride...), I think I should apply ED. I know if I apply ED that I will get accepted... and I really doubt that I am going to change my mind.</p>

<p>So if you were in my shoes... would you go ahead and make the plunge?</p>

<p>And should I apply to UF "Just in case" or is that just a waste?</p>

<p>Thanks a lot...</p>

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<p>Apply to all the schools you want to prevent any "what ifs" from hitting you incessantly. </p>

<p>I actually think you deserve some sort of pat on the back for not being mesmerized by Ivy League Headlights. If that is the school you really want, then accept its offer a few months from now. Wish you the best.</p>

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<p>Definitely apply to UF as a safety. It may be worth it to research some other good business schools. There may be some place else out there that has an equally good program with its own advantages. Just make sure you do the research. If nothing tops Rollins, then go for it. And congrats on finding a program that seems to be so perfect for you!</p>