<p>So after much contemplation, I’ve realized that I want to major in Business Administration so that I can open up my own line of restaurants and specialty food stores one day. After getting rejected from Berkeley and USC, I’m left with UCSB, SLO, or UCI but am still undecided on where to go.</p>
<p>1) I’ve been waitlisted for UCI, with a 2100 SAT score/4.2 gpa; right now this is my top choice because of how much money I would save staying at home, but I don’t know for sure if I’ll be accepted especially since the Merage school of business is so competitive to get into. Do you think I have a strong chance of getting in?</p>
<p>2) SLO is ranked behind Berkeley for public business schools, which makes it a strong contender- It would have been my top choice however they’ve strictly given me loans only and no financial aid; also I’m not too familiar with the area (though I intend to visit it this month). Furthermore how is the Honors Program over there? And while I hate to be hung up on the ‘UC prestige’, how does Orfalea compare with Merage?</p>
<p>3) Santa Barbara comes int he middle when it comes to how much it would cost me, and I love the area and it’s only a short two hours away if I ever want to come home. However, they only have Business Economics and not Business Administration. Should i cross this off my list especially in regards with what I want to do in the future?</p>
<p>Given your interest in starting a restaurant and specialty food business, suggest considering what the other schools offer in those areas as well. Have a friend who’s son had similar interests as yours. He went the food science/culinary route (he wants to work the restaurant circuit for a while). Cal Poly does have a food science club that you could be a member of even as a business major.
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<p>As Cal Poly is cheaper and same caliber of education as the UC’s, definitely attend SLO. Our business admin program is more than enough for you to start up your restaurant. You don’t necessarily need a business degree to start a restaurant. You need start-up money, knowledgment of local laws, and a great staff. Back home, my dad, in a span of 5 years, opened up 7 restaurants in my home county and he didn’t have a business degree!</p>