<p>@ vinceh:excellent advice!
About the GLP/Linc program: it is actually not that cutting edge anymore. Many undergraduate business programs have something very similar, Two that come to mind off the top of my head are Santa Clara and University of Colorado Boulder.</p>
<p>Hey guys, I have a similar dilemma, Marshall vs SMG! I plan to do business admin with finance concentration. I got a dean scholarship at USC, and a presidential scholarship at BU (which is $10000 more than the dean’s at USC). </p>
<p>From what I’ve read, everyone seems to be saying to USC is better. But is it worth paying $10000 more per year to go to USC? I can afford it, but I don’t want to burden my parents too much now, especially since they’re reaching their retirement age!</p>
<p>What’s important to me:
Strong alumni (especially in Asia)
- I’ve read that USC has a stronger alumni, school spirit, and the alumni is very helpful. But is BU’s too?</p>
<p>Employers’ perception (which is regarded as ‘better’ or more ‘prestigious’)
- I’ve read that even in the East, USC is regarded as better than BU (NY is important to me)? And what about Asian perceptions? I’ve had some people tell me that USC is a ‘party’ school, and that BU is very prestigious. But then again, I’ve heard vice versa.</p>
<p>Business/Entrepreneurial environment
- I hope to start my own company one day. Which university have a more enthusiastic entrepreneurial environment, or more helpful links?</p>
<p>Given it’s Pacific location and high Asian student population, it’s hard to see how USC doesn’t win the alumni question in a rout.</p>
<p>As someone who grew up in Boston (it was a long time ago - dinosaurs still roamed the Earth), BC (Boston College) was always thought to have greater school spirit than BU. To my knowledge that’s still the case. Prestige-wise BU was always considered behind Harvard, MIT and BC, though ahead of Northeastern. Times change so I can’t guarantee how it’s viewed now, though I think USC wins here as well.</p>
<p>As for being ‘party schools’ yes they both have that reputation. As someone who’s lived in and around college towns for a long time I’ll tell you that all schools party. People on CollegeConfidential will tell you that Penn and Dartmouth are the party animals of the Ivy League, does that mean you should attend there? You decide how much you party, no one else. Non-Factor for either school.</p>
<p>Employers. Call the career offices and see what companies and geographies are the biggest places for graduates. As for the party rep, they’re coming to interview you; don’t show up in a ‘Foam Dome’, Hawaiian shirt or chugging tequila and you should be OK. </p>
<p>I couldn’t tell you who has the better entrepreneurial environment.</p>
<p>@AT7382 where’d you study in Singapore? Saw another thread u posted in</p>