<p>So, fortunately, I was recently accepted to UC-B! Of course, I was ecstatic upon receiving the news, but now I'm filled with a mixture of fear and nervousness.</p>
<p>First things first: I wish to major in business, preferably in finance or marketing. I've also read that Haas is incredibly competitive. Fall 2011, about 530 applicants, and about 260 got in (according to the website).</p>
<p>My question to you is: What happens if I do not get into Haas? I mean, after spending 2 years at UC-B, what can I do if I do not get accepted into Haas?</p>
<p>My real intention for asking this is because of the money. Investing 2 years into UC-B (I'm from Kansas, so tuition is through-the-roof-high) and then having it go to waste isn't my ideal situation.</p>
<p>If you don’t make it to Haas, you major in something else provided by Cal. If you have your heart set on business, however, you should consider some of the other school that already let you in as a business major. Paying OSS tuition is not worth the risk, in my opinion.</p>
<p>It ultimately depends on just how badly you want to study business in particular, since there is some risk with Berkeley but presumably not with OSU (assuming their biz program is 4 years long). Being Pre-Haas (underclassmen before finding out if you got into Haas or not) here, if you check out student clubs to explore those interests (finance and marketing, or anything else) and pursue related opportunities over the summer (or really, just in general, be active your first year and a half and try to be a leader in what your extracirriculars, chances are good you’ll get into Haas. Either way, you could still take a few classes in Haas (UGBA 103 and 106 are finance and marketing, respectively) either over the summer or by organizing your fall/spring schedules to accommodate them, which would be reasonable compensation. I’d also keep in mind that Haas is extremely high regarded (as is Berkeley), and that perception isn’t matched by OSU, regardless of major.</p>
<p>UCBChem and basketballkid, those are extremely insightful words, and I will definitely take it into consideration. Here is the main argument that running in my head currently:</p>
<p>Should I take the risk to UCB (though an economics degree would still be fantastic for me) for Haas? Or should I opt for OSU, where I was accepted into their Honors Program and their business college?</p>
<p>Both will definitely instruct me well in the ways of business. However, the primary objective for education is for employment in the future, yes (at least, that is my perception as of now)? Given, Berkeley has more prestige than OSU, but I might stand out stronger as an individual at OSU.</p>
<p>Thoughts? You all have been extremely helpful, I thank you all so much so far =)</p>
<p>If OSU is significantly cheaper for you, and since you’re in the Fisher Honors program, I’d choose OSU. </p>
<p>If costs are similar, or you and your parents can afford Berkeley with minimal debt, the opportunity at Berkeley is worth it, despite the risk of not getting into Haas. But please don’t burden yourself with big debt for that opportunity.</p>
<p>education is a good investment. I’d go to berkeley. And also, just wanted to let you know that berkeley doesn’t have a marketing or finance majors. You major in Business Admin. But of course, you can choose the courses that relate to finance, which is what I’m doing.</p>