<p>Debt is definitely a factor in determining my decision. Unless I am looking at the info wrong, it would be slightly cheaper for me to go to UIUC than to UIC for my master’s of accounting, or MAS or MSA (which seem like the same thing btw, but correct me if im wrong). I guess I should probably finish undergrad first and then worry about that. I know there seems to be a huge rivalry on this site between UIC and UIUC, but this has been on my mind for awhile now. Could somebody give me a rough estimate of my chances at grad school at both of these locations. Here are some of my stats:</p>
<p>-Currently a junior at UNC Charlotte
-Current GPA is 3.273, not the best, but will definitely go up by graduation
-Triple major, ACCT, IOMG, FINN
-One internship as a seasonal internal auditor at a theme park (Cedar Fair Ent. Company anyone???)
-Volunteering with Junior Achievement
-Will be joining Beta Alpha Psi as soon as I meet the requirements
-Work part-time at Banana Republic (I get my career fair suit at a discount!!)
-I don’t want to go Big 4, I want to work for one of the midtier accounting firms, preferably either BDO or Grant Thornton doing audit. I don’t think I want to jump ship to industry like a lot of people do. Instead, I think I would like to remain in public accounting and work my way up through the ranks, build some history with the company. Hopefully make partner or principle some day.
-Will hopefully be participating in BDO’s “Pathway to Success” program this coming summer.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help everyone</p>