<p>So I want to major in Business/Economics and the money doesn't really matter... I got the nominations for both USC Trustee and Berkeley Regents</p>
<p>Marshall v. Haas?
LA v. boring old Berkeley?
$140,000 v. $1000???</p>
<p>which would you choose?</p>
<p>Haas is a graduate school whereas Marshall is undergraduate. I think that might help you in your decision.</p>
<p>pre-business at berkeley</p>
<p>and then grad school</p>
<p>Grad school = MBA?</p>
<p>USC Marshall if you don't go to grad school. Otherwise, I would suggest to have liberal arts undergraduate. I heard top MBA programs prefer liberal arts undergraduate.</p>
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<p>Haas undergrad is ranked #3 nationally in the last BW undergrad b-school rankings. </p>
<p>The</a> Best Undergrad B-Schools</p>
<p>The thing about Haas, which I believe is different from USC, is that you apply from within Berkeley 1.5 - 2 years after there. If you got the Regents, it probably won't be a problem for you to get in, as I imagine you'll be a cut at least above average. I have heard too that Berkeley is reducing the amount of applicants rejected, I think partly because they've been adding to Haas resources and can accomodate more.</p>
<p>Apart from the undergrad business vs. liberal arts question, I would look at the fact that Berkeley and USC have extremely different feels overall. Haas is absolutely beautiful place, IMO -- in the great part of a tremendously beautiful campus (if you don't count urban, gritty, hippieish south side which is what most people think is all Berkeley has). I don't know what USC is like, but I have heard a lot of people describe it as being entirely different.</p>
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<p>If you actually think you might want to study economics itself instead and go to grad. school in it, go to Berkeley particularly if you are really good in math. The math track of economics at Berkeley will set you up to go anywhere if you do well in it. And Berkeley has a top-tier economics program.</p>
<p>If you plan on living in LA or Southern CA after you are done with college, consider USC. From a parental perspective, many business people I know say those USC connections have helped them tremendously. Plus, at USC, once accepted as a frosh, you know you are in their business school. The above poster is correct: at Cal, you apply to Haas at the end of your sophomore year. I think it has around a 50% acceptance rate, but still is VERY competitive. (All the people who get into Cal originally have the same stats as you do so the applicant pool is very qualified.) Berkeley is a special place and is a great school whose Haas grads will be offered good jobs, but Berkeley and USC are very different and I advise you spend as much time as possible visiting to see which you feel most comfortable at. Good luck!</p>
<p>I noticed in your original post that you said "boring old Berkeley." Why did you say that? 'Cause if that's how you really feel, get yourself down to USC really quickly and find out whether it makes you feel a) Berkeley is not so boring and old after all or b) you are really energized by USC. Maybe you are from the Bay Area and need a change of scene. That's really okay.</p>
<p>I don't see how anyone could think of Berkeley as boring and old, but I am not you.</p>
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<p>Yes, I've heard that the USC network is strong, too.</p>
<p>I think Bessie and I completely agree pretty much entirely. You can't go wrong at either one, but you really, really need to choose the one that feels right.</p>
<p>On the liberal arts degree vs. business degree issue, I actually think business schools like a mix of applicants -- engineers, liberal arts, and yes, they accept business majors. From an educational standpoint, I would go for a second major if it's at all possible. And something in the arts or sciences would be great. Can be hard to do though with reqs.</p>
<p>If you do decide on a liberal arts major, take something like the BASE program.</p>
<p>Undergraduate</a> Program - BASE - Haas School of Business</p>
<p>thanks everyone!</p>
<p>yeah i'm from the bay area and at least 50 people from my school go to berkeley every year so thats where the "boring old" comes from</p>
<p>i was actually debating whether or not it would be worth it go to down to LA for Explore USC/ trustee interview next weekend, but I think I'm going to end up going. I'll just decide when I have all my options (hopefully some more privates) and yeah campus visits are important</p>
<p>Go to Explore USC!!!! I went through the huge decision of Cal v. USC two years ago. I thought that Cal was the school for me. Explore USC was phenomenal, and I didn't want to go home when it ended. Based on my experience, Cal Day with the Alumni Scholars Overnight did not meet my expectations. Both schools are great, and as different as they are, they can both be desirable to the same person (as in my experience). I really hope you come to Explore USC; you will be happy you decided to come!</p>
<p>My dad doesn't want me to go to Explore USC because he thinks there's no way i could possibly choose USC over Berkeley...</p>
<p>I do not know what to do :(</p>
<p>I didn't think that would ever be the case either, but I ended up making that decision because USC is better!</p>
<p>Proudtrojan,</p>
<p>thanks for your input about exploreusc. my s is attending in 2 days and we are a bit nervous. Any suggestions?? Thanks again</p>
<p>If money is a factor, you should really consider Berkeley, assuming that you're in-state. You can't really go wrong with either, though. A notable thing though is that Berkeley has a great international reputation, so if you plan to do business out of the US your degree would be quite invaluable.</p>
<p>guitars101,</p>
<p>My s just attended the ExploreUSC session on Thurs and Fri and it was very informative (and a bit tiring). One nice part is they have each department do a presentation and tour for just those kids in that major. And my s really appreciated the evening when he stayed in an apartment with a student in his department and was able to meet others. The chance to ask them questions in an informal environment was great. And as a mom, I appreciated meeting a professor in my s's department at the parents' dinner. As they sit the parents together by major or school that night, I really enjoyed meeting parents from all over the country whose kids were focused on the same interests as mine.</p>
<p>Go and enjoy and good luck!</p>
<p>Oops, didn't mean to hijack this thread. Just another suggestion that a student try to visit each campus and feel how well they fit there before making any big decisions about one vs. the other. And I found Explore a great way to get a behind-the-scenes look at what USC has to offer.</p>
<p>guitars101, </p>
<p>Explore USC is a great program, and it played an important role in my decision to come to USC. I currently host for the program, so I show students around campus, and they stay in the residence halls. You will be impressed. </p>
<p>Also, regarding the comment from thesmiths, and international reputation, USC has the largest population of international students of any school in the United States. USC is well-regarded internationally and is one of the most popular choices for students in such places as Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Bombay, and Canada, among other countries and international cities. With such a large percentage of students coming from Hong Kong, USC actually conducts new student orientations in the city. After graduation from USC, you have connections around the world. </p>
<p>The diversity of USC really appealed to me during my decision. Notable is the regional diversity, as less than 50% of USC students are from California. At Berkeley the extent of geographic diversity is "NorCal" and "SoCal."</p>
<p>Proudtrojan,</p>
<p>Thanks again. We did attend the session on Monday and Tuesday and really enjoyed it. My son interviewed for the trustee scholarship. We are praying that he gets it. He loved the school and the people. My husband and I were very impressed with the nice kids who attend USC. Everyone smiled and was very friendly. Thank you for being a part of that.</p>
<p>Of course! I love USC! Fight on!!</p>