<p>I am currently stuck between 3 college choices: Ole Miss (University of Mississippi), University of Arkansas, and Purdue University. I understand that out of the three, Purdue might seem like the obvious choice. I live in-state and it is probably considered a "better" school academically. </p>
<p>However, I am REALLY stuck on Arkansas. I have visited twice, and even attended a competitive, all-expenses-paid summer program there this past summer. </p>
<p>Ole Miss actually ends up being the cheapest of the three with automatic scholarships. I have visited there as well, and I liked it. </p>
<p>I am worried about picking Ole Miss because I am hoping to major in supply-chain management/ logistics, and they do not have that specific major. Purdue has the most notable program, being one of the top in the nation.</p>
<p>I am qualified for automatic admission at Arkansas and Ole Miss. I have applied to Purdue as well, but I have heard the program is, unsurprisingly, very competitive. But, assuming I am granted admission, which should I choose? How would you go about narrowing it down/ making your final decision? THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! :)</p>
<p>way too early to make this decision. lots of other work to do to get into Purdue. focus on your schoolwork and having fun your senior year. </p>
<p>how would I figure it out assuming th said packages turn out as you say they will? it would depend on the difference between Purdue’s and Arkansas’ residual COA. Since Ole Miss hasn’t your major, that’s out no matter what it costs.</p>
<p>This is a very specific major (one it’s hard for me to imagine any high schooler being aware of, much less seizing upon), and there’s a good chance you’ll change to another major, as so many do, as you get a good taste of the subject area and/or as your interests evolve with maturity. So pick a college that is also strong in other areas that might interest you and otherwise will be a good place for you for four years. Don’t use a strong supply chain management program as your overriding criterion</p>
<p>HS Senior son and I plan to visit Arkansas in October. He is interested in majoring in supply chain/logistics/transportation as well. Our question is strength of recruiting and which firms recruit these majors. </p>
<p>I agree that you should take Ole Miss out of the equation since they don’t have your major. I do think Purdue might be more well recognized academically and especially if you want to settle back in the Midwest after college, it would be a known quantity to potential employers and have more of an alumni network in place. If you want to eventually settle in Arkansas then that school might have the advantage in this regard. Definitely apply to both (and you can apply to Ole Miss as a safety as well but it would be my definite third choice among this group) and see how the money comes out before making a decision. I also might try to do some legwork (call or visit the department and career placement at each school) to try to get a sense of how employment is for your major at both schools (% of students employed, where are they working etc.) before making your final decision.</p>
<p>Will the ability to pay for your college be a consideration to you or your parents?</p>
<p>Also, have you considered the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for supply-chain management/logistics? It has one of the higher ranked programs in the country.</p>
<p>I know the business of Freight Forwarders, Bounded Warehouses and logistics companies. It is a very narrow field, as the other poster noted, you should not use that major as selecting criteria. The overall strength of a school in Business is what you should be focused on. To enter into the logistics field does not need a specific major, a good business background can learn the specifics very quickly.</p>
<p>IMHO, Indiana’s Kelly should be on your list.</p>
<p>Agree with Artloverplus. Supply Chain Mgmt might be too narrow to focus on for now. Look around at undergraduate business/economics programs and make sure your math skills are sharp, now and in college.</p>
<p>U of Arkansas has strong ties with WalMart and related businesses in northwest Arkansas that rely heavily on logistics. Its supply chain program is well respected, and I disagree that it’s too narrow a field to focus on.</p>
<p>If I had a choice of spending four years in Fayetteville over West Lafayette, it would be no contest.</p>
<p>Apply to several (and not just the 2 with your major). Once you’re admitted, compare financial aid packages and post a “collegeX vs. collegeZ vs. College Y” thread on the “Admissions” forum - you’ll get lots of answers. :)</p>
Thank you all! I apologize for not responding earlier, but I have decided on Purdue and acepted my offer of admission! @artloversplus I did consider IU, but I just did not feel at home there in fact I might go as far to say that I hated IU. @cluebus I considered MSU as well, but unfortunately most schools in Michigan have a ridiculous out of state tuition and MSU was one of them. @mommaj I completely understand where you’re coming from and I considered that in my college choice as well. I have been independently studying the industry and related fields as well and decided on it after thinking about it for years. Ultimately what made my mind up was that Krannert is a school of MANAGEMENT. I was hoping to major in something management related so if I were to switch my major, I could still be in a similar field. Also, if I were to stray away from business, it would most likely be a science-related field, which Purdue is better for compared to IU or any other school I looked at.
in fact I might go as far to say that I hated IU.