<p>I am in a big dilemma right now. I basically have until the end of this week to decide which university to attend, due to family concerns. I thank each and every one of you for taking the time to read this.. and hopefully providing ANY sort of opinion, no matter how small. Here are the facts:</p>
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<li>I have been accepted to Ross (UMich) by Preferred Admit.</li>
<li>I have been accepted by U Texas Austin into the College of Liberal Arts, (not into McCombs).</li>
<li>I am a Texas resident, and so I WILL gain in-state tuition if I choose to study in UT.</li>
<li>Because of this, I will be out-of-state for UMich.</li>
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<p>Now here are the dilemmas...
- I am given by my parents (graciously) enough to pay for all my expenses for all four years, even if I am to attend Ross at UMich. However, if I attend UT, I save 80k in total costs compared to attending UMich.
- I am highly interested in business, and would love to attend a B-school. However, going to UT would mean having to internally transfer to McCombs. From their</a> website, they mainly look at GPA and courses. If I am to excel purely in these two aspects (4.0 with many and demanding courses), is it almost a sure-way ticket to McCombs?
- Is it better to not risk the chance being rejected by McCombs and to just take Ross?
- Ross is generally agreed to be better than McCombs... but will the price difference and risk be justified?</p>
<p>Let me know your thoughts about this issue! Really, I welcome all opinions and comments about this. I need to consider all your thoughts about this! :D</p>
<p>I would go for McCombs because it is always possible to have a high GPA if you just work on it, so it’s basically guaranteed. Nearby internships are also basically guaranteed at McCombs once you get in. I’m also in-state at McCombs and I didn’t even apply at Ross because I didn’t think it was worth the extra 80k at all. It would end up costing at least twice as much to go to Ross. I only have 20k/year to work with, though. The decision is up to you though, would you rather spend 80k to freeze in Michigan for four years near the center of the rust belt, or work on a high GPA in the center of the sun belt in an amazing city packed full of sun, fun and internships?</p>
<p>Haha… I sure do love your attitude. Yes, I totally agree on the weather aspect… being a Texan I have never really liked snow.</p>
<p>Seeing that the advantage given by Ross over McCombs is eclipsed by the 80k… Now I guess the real questions should be: How hard is it to get a 4.0 (or near a 4.0) in UT College of Liberal Arts? How many courses should I take? And… What else really helps with the internal transfers other than academics?</p>
<p>Money can not buy a good future, go to Ross! I am sending my D to ross even I am not
that rich. Ross will provide you a good education and future job oppotunities.</p>
<p>Is Michigan worth 80K to you? I don’t think it is, but that is the key factor in your decision. </p>
<p>You don’t need to make a 4.0 to transfer into McCombs. The average last year I think was a 3.8, and the lowest to make it was a 3.6. It is entirely doable if you keep your focus. If you got into Michigan as an OOS, then you shouldn’t have any problem making the grades you need in liberal arts. I would still use pickaprof to avoid any unpleasant surprises with professors.</p>
<p>You could never justify the 80k from a numbers perspective. The only reasons to choose Michigan over Texas is if you felt you couldn’t get into McCombs or perhaps if you wanted to do finance work in New York City (i believe it would be easier from Michigan than Texas). If you were interested in Accounting or MIS then Texas would be a no-brainer.</p>
<p>I’m sure both Texas and Michigan would provide you with an incredible college experience. Quality of life is greater at Texas though due to the weather and city.</p>
<p>If you want to go into finance, you really need to go to Ross. Yes, it does make a difference. Ann Arbor is as great college town as any out there. The weather is tough though, especially for those not used to winters.</p>
<p>UT is ranked 4th in finance, and students are recruited for IBanking, just not as heavily as northern colleges, which likely has a lot to do with the distance from NYC.</p>
<p>Vector is right, you simply can’t justify spending twice as much to go to Ross.</p>
<p>Liberal arts at UT shouldn’t be too difficult at all, btw.</p>