<p>I plan on becoming an actuary after college. I want to major in finance and mathematics and not just actuarial science because I feel as if it would limit my career opportunities if an actuarial career doesn't work out. Oxford would cost about 35k a year while the other two would cost around 12k. I'm wondering if the academics are worth it at Emory to pay 35k a year or should I go with one of the other two?</p>
<p>If you like all three schools, I would narrow it down to Oxford and UGA. I’d get rid of Georgia State only because UGA has more recognition is typically a better school. The decision whether to spend the money or not is ultimately your call. Make sure you think about the school holistically, though! I would definitely say that UGA and Oxford/Emory offer different atmospheres and maybe even experiences. Good luck!</p>
<p>This is one example of where you should not get rid of Georgia State. GSU has a great actuary program where it is one of fields it excels at. As far as expenses are concerned, you would have the HOPE scholarship. That should make both UGA and GSU cheaper to about 8-9k and can help lower the cost of Oxford.</p>
<p>Run the numbers here: [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid) Then think about just exactly where you are going to find the 20+k difference each year. If you have a nice big college fund to draw down, go ahead and spend it at Oxford/Emory if you so desire. However, if your family will have to struggle for you to attend that institution and/or you would end up with more debt than allowed under the Stafford Loans, then go to UGA or GSU.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replys! I have been doing some research and it looks like Georgia tech has an excellent business program with great job placement after graduation. I am leaning towards UGA so would it be smart to go to UGA for a year or two then transfer to Georgia tech? (I wish I would have applied to Georgia Tech now)</p>
<p>If you really like GA Tech, why not take a gap year, and apply there for admission in fall 2013? This would give you time to more thoroughly investigate your options.</p>
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<p>Why not just go to one of OP’s options and then transfer?</p>
<p>Transferring is not a certain proposition. Every year some transfer applicants don’t get admitted to any of their target schools. Financial aid is also iffy for transfers. If aid is needed, it is better to not enroll anywhere so that the applicant will still have freshman status.</p>
<p>Sure. Because it’s in the USG system most of your credits will probably transfer. And personally, I think it’s better to start now than take the risk that you won’t be admitted to Tech next year. You may even decide that you like UGA and you want to stay there. Personally, out of those three I would select UGA - I think it’s the best of both worlds.</p>
<p>I think i’ve decided on going to UGA then maybe transfering to Georgia Tech after a year. I know emory has a great reputation and job placement at the business school after graduation but I think if I work really hard at UGA or Georgia Tech I will have just as many opportunities as I would at Emory. And I would save about 80K after 4 years haha.</p>