IUB or USC

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Which school do you guys think is better for a future in economic consulting? Also what are your personal views and experience towards each college and it's overall experience? Thank you.</p>

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<p>Depends on if you get into Kelley at IUB. If you do, then I’d say it’s not too much of a difference, but if you don’t make it into Kelley, then USC by far is the better choice.</p>

<p>IUB may be big, but USC is a rising star that’s been receiving a lot of money lately from private donations (though not necessarily in your desired field).</p>

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<p>The IU Kelley School of Business is much better in my point of view, Finance major undergrad. is ranked the third or fourth best program in the country something like that, and Marketing as well ranked fifth I believe, can beat that. In addition, Bloomington is a great town you’ll love it from day one.</p>

<p>Good Luck with your pick.</p>

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<p>Actually, Kelley is ranked 9th in the US for it’s Finance program, it’s highly respectable but more likely to be among the second tier. It’s business school overall is ranked 10th, but then again, there are a lot more factors to consider than just rankings. Both Marshal and Kelley are very good schools, but Kelley is very selective and may be difficult to get into.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your input</p>

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<p>Kelley is probably one of the easiest top ten business schools to get into, if not the easiest:</p>

<p>Direct Freshman Admission (Fall 2011)</p>

<p>For Fall 2011, you will automatically be offered admission to Kelley prior to entering IU if you meet these criteria:</p>

<pre><code>* Admitted to IU Bloomington and indicated business as your intended major

  • ACT composite score of 29 or SAT total of 1270 (including only math and critical reading sections)
  • Top 10 percent of high school class or 3.7 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
    </code></pre>

<p>[Future</a> IU Freshmen: Admissions: Undergraduate Program: Kelley School of Business: Indiana University Bloomington](<a href=“Undergraduate | Bachelor's Degree in Business | Indiana Kelley”>Undergraduate | Bachelor's Degree in Business | Indiana Kelley)</p>

<p>A lot of non-direct admit, out of state students waste a lot of money trying to get into Kelley, as a grade of less than B during your freshman year can keep theoretically keep you out.</p>

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<p>So are you saying it is not worth going to Kelley if you are out of state and not a direct admit?</p>

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<p>It’s fine if you’re a direct admit, but if you don’t get in directly, it may be a hassle and it may take an extra year, unless you are able to petition for your admission (which usually only occurs if you’re slightly lacking in one of the criteria).</p>

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<p>I was admitted into Indiana University Bloomington as a “direct admit” to their Kelley school of business, and I really enjoyed visiting the school.</p>

<p>I have also recently been accepted into USC for the Spring Semester…not ideal but I really like USC and I love our California weather! If I choose this option I would probably end up taking classes at my local community college and then head down there in the spring.</p>

<p>PLEASE HELP ME!!! Don’t know what to do/need help figuring things out!</p>