<p>I'm going into business, what school should I select NYU, USC, UMICH, WASHU or UIUC? I really like umich, but the problem is after 2 years i''ll have to reapply into their business school (theres only a 50% chance of getting in). I live in illinois, so uiuc would be a lot cheaper for me. I also dont know how washu in terms of business school wise. Please help and give any suggestions. thanks</p>
<p>At least according to the US News rankings, the Olin School of Business at WashU is considered on par with the business college at UIUC. Plus, WashU provides students with a lot of flexibility in terms of double and even triple majoring. </p>
<p>If you're really interested in Finance, then NYU has a slight edge over Michigan. But this edge is almost negligible in terms of quality of education. The great advantage of NYU Stern for Finance is that it has such close connections with Wall Street and major financial firms. </p>
<p>UMICH is a really great school for business and just about any other discipline. The competition for getting into Michigan's business school is really tough, so that's just a risk and challenge you'll have to be ready for if you commit to UMICH. However, the economics program at UMICH is top notch and is always good preparation for a career in business.</p>
<p>I was in a similar situation last year that you're in now. I live in Illinois and my decision came down to UIUC and UMICH because I was put on the waiting list by WashU and I decided not to follow through. I ended up going to UIUC because UMICH was just sooo expensive and I didn't qualify for any need-based aid or scholarships. But I kind of regret my decision and am thinking about apply to transfer to either UMICH or UVA. PLEASE don't let my own experience influence your decision because it's in no way an indication of how things might end up if you choose UIUC.</p>
<p>Much of what I've said, and what everyone else will say, is subjective, so you'll have to take that into consideration. You should really visit each of the schools to see which one you like the most. You need to see which of these schools really "fits" you the best.</p>
<p>biz school is tough to get into at umich. if u got into nyu stern and financial aid isn't a problem for you, it is by far the best choice.</p>
<p>I would say NYU. While it is <em>slightly</em> less in terms of quality, it can give you great connections you aren't going to get at another university. Secondly, UMIch is a great choice, but is you're not interested in majoring in economics, and you don't get into the b-school, you're kind of stuck. I don't think that's a good situation to be in. However, if you would consider majoring in economics if you don't make it into the b-school, than I would put umich just a rung below nyu. I really haven't heard much about USC's b-school. If money is something you need to be concerned with, I would go to UIUC next on the list. They have a really good program, and since they're cheaper than the rest, you're still getting a cheap tuition but a great education. WashU could be switched with UIUC if money isn't a concern, for they are not 100% need based and have been known to offer far less than the ivies in some cases. They have one of the best b-schools in the country and offer great flexibility in terms of your interests.</p>
<p>one thing worth checking out is the student body bcos privates have a tendency to accept more out-of-state kids...thus, there will be significant difference between the type kids (not necessarily quality) at 'SC than at Illinois, for example, and that translates into classroom discussions, community life, etc. Plus, USC and NYU are in the big cities...much different collegiate atmosphere, regardless of who teaches the debits and credits.</p>
<p>Where do you think you want to live after college? If NYC I'd say go to NYU or UM. LA go to USC. midwest UI is fine.</p>
<p>Thanks for your info/suggestions. I definetly want a job either in LA or NY (not in the midwest). And i know UofM does do a lot recruiting to NY. Although WASHU is a better overall school, its business school is just as good as UIUC, but I'd have to pay double or triple the tuition (since i live in IL). So if it is between Umich, NYU and USC, which would be the best option? Is it worth it to go to umich when there is very tough competiton to get into their business school (i dont want to end up majoring in economics). What do you guys thinK?</p>
<p>SC is definitely the place if you want to work in LA; their alumni are EVERYwhere</p>
<p>agreed, SC is good because there is alot of connections :)</p>
<p>if you want to work business in LA, the SC alumni network is pretty tight and there are tangible benefits of being a graduate. on the other hand, SC working stiffs will give anyone a chance if they show they either have the smarts or the work effort to contribute to profits! they would even higher a UCLA grad. don't get hung up on the school, just do well.</p>
<p>i recruited accounting students for pricewaterhousecoopers, and also earned an MBT at SC. i got the impression that SC's nationally ranked accounting school was constantly in awe of Univ. of Illinois and its annual ranking as the no. 1 undergrad accounting program in the country. that tells me the IU business school as a whole must be pretty good. i'd be proud of what you have in your backyard.</p>
<p>pick the school first, and don't worry about where you might live. all employers respect good people. we could use some more "fighting illini" out here!</p>
<p>Is it better to go to a less competitve business school and do really well? UIUC's bprogram wont be as challenging as umich or NYU</p>
<p>Yeah, the overall business program at U of I won't be as rigorous as those two, but if you're interesting in Accounting, then U of I is definitely the place to go. U of I's Accounting department has consistently been one of the best in the nation.</p>
<p>UIUC's bprogram wont be as challenging as umich or NYU. Is it better to go to a less competitve business school and do really well? And no, i'm not planning on majoring in accounting</p>
<p>NYU and UMich are both considered to be top 5 business schools.</p>
<p>yes I do know that, but that also means the competition at those schools will be harder, thus the classes will be harder and it will be harder to be ranked among the top of the school, while it would be easier to do so at UIUC. So my question is, will it look better (in terms of jobe placement) be be ranked among the top at UIUC, or maybe not as high at Umich or nyu?</p>
<p>Honestly jobs and MBA programs only care about grades to an extent. That is why most top MBAs (Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Northwestern, etc) all have average GPAs of only 3.5, much lower than comparable med and law schools. I would go to the better school.</p>
<p>I don't know when you plan to apply, but Michigan's business school is making an alteration in how it admits students. I believe it wants to bump the 'transfer point' down a year (so you transfer into the business as a Sophomore, rather than as a Junior) and they are also going to start doing a preferred admission thing where strong candidates who apply to Michigan as freshman will be more-or-less guaranteed a transfer spot into the business school. So instead of coming to Michigan wondering if you'll be able to successfully transfer in to the business school, you may know even before you enroll as a freshman. </p>
<p>They will still have leave the majority of the class open for transfer, but some select new freshmen may have the added assurance of knowing they'll be in without having to apply for transfer.</p>
<p>wow when are they doing this? I'm a senior in h.s. Already applied to umich and got accepted.</p>
<p>Niihla,</p>
<p>It won't affect you, then, or anyone in your class. They won't take sophomores until 2006, at least.</p>