Hello, I am asking for advice in choosing an undergrad business school. So far I have been accepted to Penn State (Honors), CMU Tepper, USC (Southern California), UVA, and Indiana University (Kelley). Out of these schools, which do you think offers the most in regards to a business education. Money is definitely an issue, but I am curious which option is the best before I factor in my financial restraints. I am still waiting to hear from UPenn Wharton, Cornell’s Applied Economics and Management program, Georgetown, and UNC Chapel Hill, but I am not counting on acceptance from any of these schools.
Additionally, I have heard rumors that USC offers half tuition to National Merit Finalists, does anyone know how I pursue this? I made USC my first choice school but i am not really sure where to go from there since they haven’t said anything.
Thank you very much to anyone who takes the time to offer input; I appreciate it immensely.
All the ones you have been accepted to are excellent in business…I’m sure some are better than others in certain business specialties, but in general whatever differences there might be in their business programs are minor compared to the differences in college size, price, weather, sports, dorms, proximity to a major city, AP credit they will give you, etc.
Agree, you already have excellent options. But, it is too early to decide. Wait until you have all your decisions in as well as your aid packages, eliminate any unaffordable schools, and repost the remaining viable options.
Your choices are great. Either one will be fantastic. It will boil down to you more then the school. If you have the business mind and the drive, then you will succeed. if not, it really does not matter where you go to school if you do not think like a business person.
Ask yourself where you may want to live upon graduation from college. If you choose USC, your internships and recruitment opportunities will most likely be on the west coast. If you choose UVA, your choices will be more east coast oriented. These are important considerations. Good luck and congratulations on your options!