Hi! I am struggling to decide between these schools, mainly UCLA and Cornell, but I am still pretty open to CMU. Cost isn’t an issue since I’m going to be broke from all of the above, but I’m concerned about job opportunities for competitive business jobs like investment banking. All three are good options, and I know I will be happy no matter where I go, but I am so scared of regretting my decision. I am currently biased towards UCLA for my college quality of life, and I am biased towards Cornell for job opportunities/future success. I love the California weather and overall culture, so I probably fit UCLA more, but in terms of getting better opportunities, the ivy league brand probably helps a lot. Please help a girl out because like 24 or so days until I gotta hand in that deposit! Thanks!
Cost should be an issue.
Also, you realize that there is a limit on how much you can borrow, right? Are you in-state for CA? What can parents pay?
Cost is ofc an issue but i’m out of state for UCLA so the cost including transportation would be around the same. Also, yes, I realized there is a likit on borrowing limits but my parents are willing to pay for my tuition provided I work for living costs.
I don’t think I’d go to Cornell Hotel school for a career in investment banking!
What is each school costing out of pocket? They are all strong - you will have job opportunities at each - but you have to look at costs.
The total for CMU is around 72k, cornell comes out to about $70k and the total for UCLA costs about $66k for everything (including the flight). Thank you!
Go for Cornell!! The Hotel School has amazing recruitment especially for real estate finance! However, if you aren’t that into hotel management then go for Tepper. Good luck!!
if you’re going to be broke, then cost is an issue.
All in all, considering the three choices, I’d pick Cornell because the program you for into is basically the best in the US and there are obviously excellent job opportunities (as long as you want to work in the business world, not in banking).
Next, tepper. Good all around.
But didn’t you get into universities that are actually affordable without co-signed loans?
(UCLA is last because you didn’t get into your major and competition is such that you have to go thinking you will not get it. Why pay OOS tuition when you’re not sure to get a major you want?)