<p>Hey guys, I still have a small amount of additional time to help pick between these three to enroll in. I got off the wait list at both Penn State and Indiana, and got in normally to Miami U in Ohio. My most important factors are obviously the undergrad business school, specifically the finance and accounting programs. Also, the student life. I do plan on rushing a fraternity and I am looking to have a good time balanced with a strong academic program that can boost me into a solid master's program (at a different school, not one of these 3). Location doesn't make a difference, but any personal information anyone can give to help me make this quick decision is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Are you a direct admit to Kelley? If so, it’s an easy choice. If not, you may want to cross it out (it’s competitive to get into when you’re not a direct admit).
Next: both Miami Ohio and Penn State have excellent business schools, similarly ranked. Did you get direct admit to either? If not, it’s not too bad, since undeclared and direct admits take the same classes and have the same prerequisites. Be aware that regardless of direct admission or not, you need to have a certain grade in specific classes for some majors. Then the difference is how big you want the university to be and how big the football culture/team should be in your opinion.
have you visited all 3?</p>
<p>I haven’t visited any of the 3. I got direct admission into Penn State’s business school, but Indiana and Miami I applied under a different major to make it easier. How hard would it be to switch into their schools of business? I am leaning barely towards Miami, however if it is nearly impossible, maybe not.</p>
<p>It is quite competitive to get into the Business schools at Miami and Indiana. Lots of students do what you did… not many succeed.
Can you give us (tuition+ R&B) - (grants+scholarships) = ?
What’s your parents’ budget?</p>
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Succeed at what? Switching in after applying under a different major?
With scholarships subtracted from tuition and room & board:
Indiana: $36000/year
Miami: $35000/year
Penn State: $42000/year
They are willing to pay up to $40000/year, given that I can pay any remaining fees (which I’ll be able to). </p>
<p>Yes, succeed at switching.
You could email each business school and ask them how many apply internally (from other colleges within the university) and what percentage gets in. This could be a tie breaker.
Indiana and Miami are obviously cheaper and a good deal, but if you’re kept out of your major it’s not worth it, so get hard numbers from the schools themselves. If percentages are below 40% you take a definite risk and if they’re 25% or under I’d stick with your one direct admit.</p>