I got accepted into USC and UPenn and am having a very tough time deciding between the two. I want to major in business with a minor or double major in real estate development.
I got into the Marshall school of business at USC but got into the college of arts and sciences at UPenn. At UPenn I would major in Urban Studies with a minor in real estate development and I guess I could take a few finance courses at Wharton. So I think USC may be more compatible with my interests.
Obviously, the UPenn name has more prestige and I am a little intimidated by that. I don’t know if I belong in the Ivy League. I also love the school spirit of USC and the weather and location of LA. Both schools have strong alumni networks but I want to stay on the east coast after college, and I am not sure if USC’s network stretches that far.
I was deferred by UPenn early decision and took my mind off of it and USC became my dream school. I was so happy when I opened the USC letter and my heart sank when I read the UPenn letter. At the same time, I know what UPenn has to offer, and if I decided on USC, I feel like I’d be throwing away an opportunity that people would kill to have.
I am really torn between the two and any opinions would be of great help.