UPENN VS USC Trustee scholar(full tuition)!NEED HELPPPP

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Hey!guys! I really need some help on school choice!</p>

<p>I am an international student, and I am having a hard time deciding which school I should attend. Since I never been to US, It would be really appreciated you guys tell me more about these two schools, even the basic facts about their reputations or locations or anything.</p>

<p>ME: Interested in philosophy, law, maybe chemistry. I plan to go to law school in the future. Like hanging out with different guys, but not sure I am into the party scene in US.</p>

<p>USC
-Trustee scholarship! [my family can afford the tuition but not that wealthy, and I may spend more money on school activities and study abroad or something else. And, top of that, there are priviledges for scholars right? but I don't know exactly. Great residential hall and specific programs? Hope present scholars can tell me more!]</p>

<p>-Admitted as major in Pilosophy, Politics and Law.[how's this major at USC, I thought it is quite unique. How strong is this major? And the major is written in admission paper, does that mean it is hard to change major at USC?]</p>

<p>-Have a chance minor in screen writing. [I love that part, but I don't know I will minor in that. Still I am very interested in film and tv production, which is easy-reached at USC.]</p>

<p>-Student body. [As I know, the international student body is very big at USC, especially Chinese. I am a chinese, so I don't know if it is good or not. It seems that USC admits an increasing number of Chinese.]</p>

<p>-Location, climate, city safety. [ok..that is the part I have no idea. I think it is a minor problem. However, I hope the location will do good to my future career, lawyer maybe]</p>

<p>UPenn
- Prestige.[Ivy, and very famous in my country. Yet I don't want my choice based on rank. But it might contribute to my future graduate school and career.]</p>

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<li>Major in Philosophy, Politics and Ecnomics. [another great major I like. Similar to the one at USC, so I don't know which one is better. And freshmen year seems to be a free year that I can choose different seminars and courses.]</li>
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<p>-Resources. [Looks like richer than USC, but maybe being scholar at USC is easy to get them.]</p>

<p>-Law-related programs are stronger. I don't know for sure. At least law school is better on ranks.</p>

<p>-Too professional? Well I think it applies to both schools, but UPenn is most famous for its Wharton, I am afraid Art and Science may not be so strong. And I enjoy the liberal arts atmosphere.</p>

<p>-Still looking...I researched USC more cuz I got an scholarship interview.</p>

<p>So confused right now!!!Hope you guys give some advices!!!THANK YOUuuuuuuuuu!</p>

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<p>USC if your family will take a notable financial hit for Penn.</p>

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<p>Congratulations on such a great choice. If your family can afford it, it could be worth the investment to visit both schools. They have distinct advantages and both are exceptional with wonderful opportunities. Just a reminder … law school is very expensive and is a three year graduate school. So if that factors into the monetary equation, I think USC is a great choice. Assuming you do well, you will have many choices for law school and could go to the east coast for law school.
What program interests you most? That is where you will meet people and work with them for the next 4 years. USC is proud of its international students - you will meet people from everywhere!</p>

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<p>I think you really need to visit to decide. I am biased, so I’d say Penn…but I also believe that you’d get a better education at Penn. Both Penn and USC are in large cities, but USC is in a very dangerous area, unfortunately… </p>

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<p>I’m a bit late to the party, but if you intend to go to law school, choose USC. You’ll save money, and where you go to law school matters more than where you got your undergraduate degree.</p>

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<p>I’ll jump on the USC bandwagon. I think Penn’s a great school, but if you plan on going to grad school then cost should be a primary factor when evaluating undergrad programs.</p>

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<p>Take the money and pick USC.</p>