<p>@whenhen: It’s not well over a million, under around 850k.</p>
<p>I don’t agree with the college education system. It’s old and it’s not creative. It only works for a certain type of person (or people who want to be doctors, lawyers or engineers of course). I believe that students who structure their own lives and pursue their passions are much better off. In my opinion, if a person has to go into debt in order to go to college, DON’T DO IT. There’s so much to see and experience in the world for $20k instead of spending it on an institution and 600$ or so just for useless textbooks that can be studied online. It’s a rip-off and is a big factor in why so many things in the US are overpriced, such as healthcare</p>
<p>However, the four years of living in a college-like environment is a great social and growing experience. Look at Steve Jobs, he dropped out, slept on the floor of his friend’s place and still went to classes.</p>
<p>I’m looking for a good entrepreneurship program that I can join and perhaps learn some law or something. I have many years to continue my passions, for now I want to enjoy college and be in an intellectual environment.</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents, but I think NYU will also be fairly difficult to get into because you’ll be applying to Stern if you want to do a business related major, which is considerably harder to get into (and has a harsher acceptance rate) than the other NYU schools. I’m not saying you have no shot, i’m just saying make sure you look into a lot of other schools as well.</p>
<p>Off the top of my head you can try Pepperdine, I’ve heard they have a decent business program PLUS they’re at Malibu which isn’t that far from where you live now (the only downside perhaps is that they’re a religious school).</p>
<p>Also, since you’re in LA why don’t you try applying to all the in-state schools? Other than UCLA and maybe UCB, I think you’ll have a better chance applying to these schools than any private universities or out-of-state universities elsewhere.</p>
<p>@Truust: I moved to LA less than a month ago so I cannot be considered an in-state applicant yet. I think I have to be a resident for at least a year. I’m really interested in UCLA and it’s my top choice, but I hear it’s not possible to transfer into spring semester sophomore year especially for out-of-state applicants. Maybe it is under a specific program? Do you know?</p>
<p>I checked out Pepperdine and really don’t like it. The campus environment doesn’t feel close-knit or friendly and like you said it is religious.</p>
<p>UCLA doesn’t take in Spring admits (for all programs as far as I know), so that’s out of the question in your case. (I’m not sure about the other UC’s though)</p>
<p>I agree, Chapman is a good idea, so check that out. Also, if it’s not to much of a problem leaving Cali, maybe consider Purdue’s Krannert School of Management? They’re pretty good and not so difficult to get into.</p>
<p>Alternatively, try applying to the easier-to-get-into Claremont colleges? I don’t know how they rank in business, but there are a lot of quality colleges present in one area, so maybe that’ll provide you with the intellectual environment you’re looking for…</p>
<p>The Claremont colleges aren’t happening with that GPA. You might want to contact Babson and see if they’d consider someone with your work experience. </p>
<p>Alternatively, you’re in at the University of Oklahoma which seems to have a highly ranked entrepreneurship program although you’d have to more actively seek out intellectual stimulation and it’s in well, Oklahoma.</p>
<p>@Truust: So UCLA is not an option I guess…that sucks I really wanted to go there. I hear great things about Purdue, but it’s too far from everything for me.</p>
<p>@nova2nola: Thank you! I didn’t know of Chapman before, but now I’m looking into it.</p>
<p>@whenhen: UO is way too far from everything. Thanks for the suggestion I’ll look into their program just in case. I’m looking for more urban/city schools.</p>
<p>I’ve been thinking what non-competitive business/entrepreneurship programs or colleges are out there? Maybe there is something I can apply to and not worry about my SAT score and GPA. Money is not a problem if the school is worth it. In order for me to retake the SATs in October I am postponing an opportunity to travel. I’m afraid of retaking and not doing well and returning to the same position I am in now.</p>
<p>I heard of Hult University relatively easy to get into and has a good business program, but it lacks a focus on entrepreneurship and I’m a little skeptical about it.</p>