Unusual circumstance(s): USC or UCSD?

[diehldun]

<p>Okay, so this is the situation/dilema:</p>

<p>Cornell offered me guaranteed admission as a sophomore, which means that I have to go somewhere freshman year with a 3.3 GPA (nothing lower than a B). It's always been my intention to go to Cornell ILR, so I'm probably going to exercise this option (it's non-binding too). </p>

<p>Anyways, I was planning on going to either USC or UCSD freshman year, then transferring to Cornell. USC was my second choice, and Marshall sounds like a good fit. However, reading from another thread about the scary grading curve in Marshall has me REALLY worried (I have to meet the min. GPA requirement to transfer in). Then, I hear from school that the UCs aren't any better. </p>

<p>Basically, would it be easier to get a 3.3 at USC (Marshall) or at UCSD (Int. Relations)? Don't get me wrong; I like USC a lot. But I think that given this opportunity, and the fact that USC was my second choice, I should take advantage of this situation. And in case if I'm really happy at USC after one year, I won't mind staying. I'm just trying to make sure I make the right decision.</p>

<p>I don't want to sound bad in any way, but $$$$ is NOT a factor in decision. </p>

<p>BTW: I've also posted in UCSD thread in case some aren't too familiar with UCSD here.</p>

[sunnydaysee]

<p>The other thread is not quite true in regards to the Marshall curve...yeah, sometimes it can be hard to get and A, but B's are manageable.
Also, during your first year you won't take that many business classes...mostly GE's, some econ, some math etc.
BTW, what's ILR?</p>

[diehldun]

<p>Industrial & Labor Relations, essentially Cornell's undergrad social-sciences based business. It's a rather unusual program.</p>