<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I was accepted to Penn and received a full-ride(tuition+r from r&b+book expenses) from Ohio State U. I am from a middle-class family who really values return on investment---as in what job (salary-wise) I can get if I were to attend the university after graduation. I had been set in going to dentistry previously because I thought I would never be accepted to Penn, but now that I have been accepted, I am no longer so sure if that's what I REALLY want to pursue. These are three possible scenarios for me if I were to choose these universities:</p>
<p>1) accept full-ride at OSU, major in bio, graduate 1-2 yrs early, go to OSU Dental School, only have debt from dental school, get a career as dentist and make 150k-200+k </p>
<p>2) go to Penn,dual-major in Evironmental Science/(or another science)+business, job-IDK
wage=?</p>
<p>3) go to Penn, major in Ev. Sci, go to Dental school, after 8 yrs, have debt from undergrad+dental school, get a career as dentist and make 150k-200k. </p>
<p>Penn makes me think that there's hope in realizing my passion (entrepreneur+environment) but because of the uncertainities of actually being able to secure a job that would make the equivalent of a job in dentistry, my parents are I are having second thoughts about going to my dream school. Thus, I would be really grateful for any advise that would allow me to make this college decision with greater certainty. </p>
<p>While I'm still primarily interested in environment-related careers (energy develop, urban develop etc)I am generally interested in a job where I can apply both science+business. My parents expect that if I were to choose a different career path apart from dentistry, the salary should at least be >/= 150k-200k. Suggestions are greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>Thank you so much for reading this extensive post! I am so glad to have CC for support. :)</p>