<p>There are only 4 TO classes total, and because they are so writing intensive, most students take only one a semester.</p>
<p>Go to Stanford then, since finance is not an issue for your parents.</p>
<p>If finances are not an issue for you then you should seriously consider Stanford (you have to choose quick!). It is the better school over all, but not as good in the arts. How important are the arts to you? Are you sure you are going to participate in them? Another thing to consider is that many people in the arts at USC are there just for the arts. They are an extremely talented bunch. They would be fierce competition for any choice parts, for example, and you may be squeezed out of participation. At Stanford there might be more room to dabble for fun in theater. </p>
<p>Can you deal with there being some people not as driven as you at USC? USC has loads of driven people, it's just that there is more of a range there. </p>
<p>Maybe you could ask your parents if they will help with the cost of grad school if you go to USC. Many parents will foot the bill for undergraduate, but the student is on their own for graduate. If they will help for both then you are one privileged student.</p>
<p>how many people even get offered the chance to attend Stanford?
imo, you should go to Stanford if finances are not an issue.</p>
<p>Platinumlax,
So, what did you decide?</p>
<p>Congratulations on your decision to attend USC, Platinumlax! Fight on!</p>
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The fact that you're interested in business should point you towards USC, too. There is nothing like those Trojan connections anywhere.
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<p>I doubt the "Trojan connections" give you better chance for getting jobs at elite business/finance/consulting firms than STANFORD. It's not like the upper management is full of USC grads. Just look at the job placement for MBA grads. USC's Marshall is far from Stanford's (or any of the top MBA schools') level. Marshall is a good but not a great/top business school.</p>
<p>On the other hand, it makes sense to pick USC with full tuition over Stanford if finance is an issue.</p>
<p>yes, the Trojan Alumni connections are strong, especially in Business, but it does not compare to Stanford's, especially in Business. The Stanford connections are in greater quantity (number of opportunities) as well as quality (leadership positions & Salary). This is what I heard from devoted Trojan Graduate alum. USC and it's Alum are just so successful at advertising their connections especially in SoCal, that it 'appears' that USC is stronger in that department especially to a young undergraduate. This is not the case however.</p>