USC versus BU

<p>I am in a bit of a problem. You see, Boston University has been my dream college since junior year of high school. (i’m now a incoming sophomore in college). I was denied to BU my senior year, got all depressed and sad about it. It was truly my dream college place. So i tried transferring my freshmen year at another university, got admitted to BU. I am so happy now. But I also applied to USC. My parents are pushing for USC because its a “better” school in terms of ranking, money, certain academics. I understand where they are coming from, hell USC is not a bad school, but BU has always been my dream school. I’m also studying political science, I have no idea about the situation on which poly sci program is better. Last I heard, USC’s wasn’t that great and Bu’s is not bad. But i’m stuck in this. anyone have any suggestions? Would you do if you were me? Which do you think is better?</p>

<p>My top two choices were BU and USC. I got into both, got similar financial aid packages (and they both gave me more than any other school!!), so I know the situation you're in. BU's ranked 8th in the program I'm in, though, and USC wasn't in the top 10, so that made the decision a little easier. That, and I'd been pretty much everywhere in the US besides the New England area and thought I'd like to try out Boston. Now I can't imagine having gone to school anywhere else. </p>

<p>I don't know anything about the PoliSci program at BU, but I think when it comes down to it, you'll just have to think about the location and which of the two you'd prefer.</p>