<p>Hey guys, I just found out today that I was accepted to USC. I have already SIR'ed to UCLA but I still have no idea which school to go to. Here is my list of pros and cons</p>
<p>UCLA: Pro's</p>
<p>Amazing location (somewhere I can definitely see myself for 2 years)
Beautiful campus/area
Prestige
Lots of opportunities (more than USC)
Price (tuition and housing for me are almost completely covered)
Good sports teams</p>
<p>USC: Pro's</p>
<p>Alumni Network (better connections)
Private
Got admitted into my ideal major (Marshall: Business Admin)
Good sports teams</p>
<p>UCLA: Cons</p>
<ul>
<li>Admitted into a less preferable major (polisci), but I am going to try and change my major to bizecon and minor in accounting</li>
<li>Less prominent alumni network</li>
</ul>
<p>USC: Cons</p>
<p>Price (expensive)
Bad surrounding area
Less national prestige</p>
<p>I know there are less pros and more cons for USC, but I just feel like I will regret turning down Marshall. I am sure UCLA has good connections but USC is on another level. I would appreciate any advice :) If anyone is struggling to decide between these 2 schools feel free to post it and I will give you my input.</p>
<p>Go to USC. I think you’ll benefit more from going to that school. They have a good business school where as UCLA has none. That network will help, too.</p>
<p>Also, don’t worry about USC’s prestige. I think it’ll be Ivy-League Caliber in a couple of decades; it has shot through the rankings since the 1990s.</p>
<p>You can’t change your major to Business economics, it is impacted. To get that major, you have to apply for admission under it. I think you are better off at USC. If you don’t like PS, then coming to UCLA is not worth it. </p>
<p>@CollegeDropout1 is right. You have to be admitted directly to Business Economics to major in it.</p>
<p>So yeah, USC is definitely the better school. Business economics is also not a traditional business program, so it can’t compare to USC’s Marshall School of Business.</p>
<p>@collegedropout1 I love polisci, but I just feel its not nearly as marketable as business. The difference in cost is also a huge factor in deciding. </p>
<p>@cayton USC’s biggest pull for me is their alumni network forsure…</p>
<p>They say you have to be directly admitted into bizecon but I know people who have transferred over there and had no issue changing to bizecon (but they did have the prereqs done).</p>
<p>@ocnative good point, I dont even really care that much about majoring in business (although it would be preferable), but I do care about the connections you get at Marshall… Its really a tough call.</p>
<p>USC is simply not worth the money IMO, their aid package was horrific (for me at least, but this seems to be the norm). Honestly, the alumni network is decent, but it is really no different than most places and not worth the cost. The program at Marshall is a traditional business curriculum though, but I don’t know what your career goals are. </p>
<p>Breaking out into the business world would be easier with USC’s connections and established business program. UCLA can’t compare in that regard. The OP seems to favor USC’s network, which UCLA just can’t beat.</p>
<p>@nickkwooddd If you were to go to USC, how much debt would you be in after you graduate? What about UCLA?You also have to think about your employment prospects when picking schools. Finding a job is much, MUCH easier with a degree in Business Administration from USC as opposed to a degree in PS from UCLA. Getting a good job also means that you will have an easier time paying off debts, so also consider that. You should also check out Marshall’s website. I am pretty sure they post how many graduates got job offers and their average salaries. </p>
<p>If you are even considering getting an MBA, then going to Marshall would backfire on you. Top MBA schools dont really like to admit undergrad business majors… too much overlap.</p>
<p>UCLA’s polisci is all right… contrary to popular belief there is a way to switch into the economics department at UCLA… however you would need to do very well in Econ 11,101, and 102.</p>
<p>as prevously mentioned… the USC alumni network is vastly overated in my opinion…</p>
<p>@Dagoberto what makes you say that the alumni network is overrated?
I feel like the network is super hyped up, but then again I could be wrong.
Does anyone know someone who has been hooked up with an internship or job just for being a trojan? </p>
<p>@Dagoberto, What are the chances of someone switching over? I would LOVE to major in econ, but I didn’t apply to it. I saw that you posted that you had the chance to switch over to econ, but I though that was a typo. </p>
<p>If you want to get a job in the corporate world i HIGHLY recommend getting a business degree because just about EVERY job wants a business degree. To the point where I would seriously recommend even getting a CSU degree in business over a UC LA degree–that includes UCLA Poli Sci. I mean you could apply with a Poli Sci degree for jobs but why? You are just making yourself disadvantaged. </p>
<p>@Dagoberto
20% of MBA’s have BBAs
20% have ccon degrees.
20% have engineering degrees</p>
<p>a bba is just as good as an econ degree or an engineering degree to make it into a MBA program. </p>