I’m so stuck between IU and Bama. I want to study accounting but I was not a DA to Kelley. Is it too risky to go to Indiana hoping to transfer into Kelley? I’m willing to study all day and night if I have to. My only problem is I really wanted to get into greek life and I feel like I can more easily do that at Bama. Some people think I should go to Bama because I can study what I want to and do the things I enjoy. On the other hand, I feel like Kelley is to good to pass up on, especially since I want to go back to the NY area. Both are oos tuition for me which is about the same so price is not an issue. I visited and loved both schools equally. Any thoughts on what I should do?
So if you took Kelly off the table, and it was between IU with no Kelly and Bama what would you do?
If it were me I would be listing out the pros and cons of each school with an added variable of what if no Kelly. If you did first year at IU, didn’t get into Kelly would you stay or look to perhaps transfer to Bama?
Are you really 50/50 on between the two schools or does one have a slight edge in your mind? Did one feel like a better fit when you were on campus? When things are close and I have two solid choices, I usually go by my gut feeling.
They truly are 50/50 I change my mind every day. If I didn’t get into Kelley i’d probably just transfer somewhere close to home like Monmouth U. Without Kelley, Bama would probably have the edge, but it’s so hard to just forget what Kelley offers.
@chargers312 so your comment about if no Kelly you would transfer to Monmouth then makes me think you are really wanting IU but only if you can get Kelly. Otherwise, I would have expected you to say transfer to Bama. If you were a DA to Kelly then would Bama even be on the table at this point?
So, if you go to IU have you checked the requirements to get into Kelly as a non-DA? Do you think you can meet those standards? You didn’t say what your current Stats are so knowing that work in college is going to be harder than your HS classes, do you think you could get your grades were you need them to be?
So are you real choices, go to IU and transfer to Monmouth if you don’t get Kelly or go to Bama and be there all four years?
If you go IU, don’t get Kelly is there something about a non-Kelly business degree that would make you transfer back to the Northeast?
Well my understanding is if I don’t get into Kelley I can’t study accounting at the Bloomington campus. I am 100% sure that is what I want to study so that is my reasoning for transferring as a back up option. The reason I would’t transfer to Bama is because I don’t really know anyone there and its a big culture shock, so I feel I would have a hard time transitioning to social life as a transfer student.
In all honesty, I took shortcuts through HS and did the bare minimum. Rarely studied or for that matter opened any books outside of school. So my work habits are going to have to make a 360. I realize how difficult this might be, but I believe if I can change my work ethic than meeting the requirements for Kelley is doable for me, but that’s a big IF.
It is true that if I were a DA to Kelley there would be decision to make.
Maybe @iubaccounting can jump in on the accounting degree question. Seems to be knowledgeable about Kelly and I think is a current student there. I think you do want to know that for certain before making a decision.
You sound a lot like me. I was a bit of a goof off in high school, never opened a book, had very bad habits. Once I got to college I did change and did better in school because I was working towards something I wanted. However, to get into Kelly there is going to be a lot of hard work and habits don’t just change overnight. Despite working harder in college, I didn’t all the sudden become an A student.
My D is a way better student than I was. She is taking two ACP classes, basically W-131 and P-155 classes this year in her senior year of HS. So far she has a B+ and an A in the classes but she is realizing that college level classes are harder than her HS honors classes.
The only thing I would say is the level of effort you are going to have to put in to have a shot to get into Kelly is going to be a lot. If you are interested in Greek Life and other extra curricular activities, are you going to be able to do it?
Good luck in your decision. Not an easy one to make.
The OP’s understanding is correct - you must get into Kelley to major in accounting at IU. Almost all Kelley classes are somewhat challenging. However, it’s doable to get very good grades if you are willing to work hard.
I had good grades in high school, but I didn’t work particularly hard to get them either. I often wouldn’t study much/at all for tests because it wasn’t necessary. In Kelley, I typically dedicate 2-5 hours the night before an exam to study, depending on the class. It would probably be better to study further in advance, but that system works for me.
Note that you now need a 3.5 GPA in addition to not getting any grades below a B for automatic admission:
https://kelley.iu.edu/Ugrad/Admissions/CurrentIU/page39067.html
This is probably doable if you work hard, but will be challenging especially if you are going to rush. One of my best friend’s roommate rushed last year and was sometimes up until 3 or 4 in the morning doing rush stuff.
I can help you plan a schedule that gives you the easiest path to getting a 3.5 and nothing below a B, but it will still be challenging. Just let me know if you are coming in with any credits, what your academic strengths/weaknesses are, and if you’ve taken any classes in high school such as stats, accounting, Excel/Access courses, or econ that might help you in college. You don’t need any of those classes coming in, but some knowledge would make the intro classes easier.
Thanks for the helpful responses. I’m leaning towards IU right now, just have to study my but off next year.
Friend of mine is a freshman at IU (out of state as well) and he went the standard admit route to Kelley too and it’s working out pretty well. You’re right, just study hard next year and take advantage of everything you’re given and you’ll be golden