Usc vs ucla vs ucsb - accounting

Transfer Students
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<p>I have a huge dilemma. I recently applied to three schools: USC (Marshall School of Business), UCLA (Business Economics with Accounting Minor), and UCSB (Major Same as UCLA). I have identified the pros and cons of each univeristy, but need further information to kill some of the misconceptions I have. You must remember that most of my knowledge of these colleges is based on their websites and this website. Any opinions on what school I should choose or any corrections you have about my assumptions would be greatly appreciated. I will include my stats which I think will gain me acceptance by all three schools. If you disagree, give me some feedback.</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.912 (Only got one B my first semester... yes, I realize I am a freak, just kidding!)
All Prerequisites with A's
IGETC
EC's:
Alcohol Beverage Control Minor Decoy - over 300 cumulative hours volunteered
SDA Church member - all my life
Freshman Class President
Senior Year Funraiser (Orgaized a pretty big fundraiser senior year)
Ect. ( the rest are pretty minor... Karate, ect.)
Work Experience:
Dads construction company last 7 years during summer
Automated Bookkeeping system for a small restraunt using excel (4 hour project)
Awards:
Exchange Bank 2007 and 2008 $1600 Scholarship
NOR CAL SECTION Defensive Lineman of the Year (Highschool Football)</p>

<p>PROS AND CONS:</p>

<p>USC:
Pros: Leventhal Accounting - 5th in the nation, great recruiting, excellent school, curriculum focuses on accounting which is my intended career, more business classes, Big 4 wet themselves over you, usc alumni connection,</p>

<p>Cons: Cost $50,000 a year, I heard social life (I am talking partying) is bad unless in a Frat which I am not opposed to doing but fear my grades would be affected (I know I am going to hear social life is what you make it, but I don't buy that social life is solely what you make it because if it were you could sit in a white room by yourself and have a blast), too much competion in the classes, I would be an extreme minority in the accounting department which is 95% asians and I am white not that I anything against asians I just don't personally identify with them as a whole, </p>

<p>UCSB:
Pros: Excellent social life, laid back atmosphere, accounting program well respected, GPA would probably stay high compared to USC's Leventhal which curves grades, Guarenteed housing, awesome people, it is a UC,</p>

<p>Cons: Not as prestigious as UCLA or USC, the major is more devoted to economics which I love but it doesn't particularly apply to my career and I would much rather something I will use everyday, If I am excepted to USC and choose UCSB I would always wonder what if,</p>

<p>UCLA:
Pros: very prestigious, beautiful campus, great recruiting by companies, better location than santa barbara as far as internships and employment go,
Cons: Social life bland, the economics courses will be very competitive and rigorous which i don't care for, very similar to USC as fare as prestige but lacks as much social life</p>

<p>Any feedback would help alot as long as it isn't aimed at belittling my Pro's and Con's.</p>

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<p>I assure you accounting at USC is not 95% asian. There's a good mix of people throughout all the majors that I feel is pretty representative of the school's demographics.</p>

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<p>Don't let the demographics deter you - the pros that you cited far outweigh the possible social blunders that await you. But even then, you and your fellow classmates are still likely to have common interests. It sounds like USC is the best fit for you, and I think that deep down you already know that.</p>

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<p>I think one school in the So Cal area often not taken into consideration because its an LAC, yet is strong in econ and offers accounting concentration is Claremont McKenna. Claremont McKenna may not be a USC in terms of network, but big time companies come to recruit its students, specifically because they are known in the business world. If you're applying as a transfer for fall 09, add it to your list. It might be worth it.</p>

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<p>I would say go with USC then UCSB then UCLA. UCLA's accounting minor is hard to get.</p>

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<p>ur like a copy of me! I’m trying to decide between UCLA and USC and would be majoring in the same stuff as you with an accounting minor to go w/ it. Let me know what you decide-</p>

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<p>I went to UCLA for 4 years just graduated this past summer and now working in audit at KPMG. I would say overall UCLA’s accounting program really depends on the professors you decide to take. Gardner I would say is the best in terms of difficulty and learning. Ravetch is definitely the hardest professor in the accounting program but you will learn a lot since its so hard. When I mean difficult, imagine difficult and times it by 10. Klien, another pretty difficult professor, mainly because his tests are all multiple choice, which is ridiculous in accounting. Sure the CPA exam is mc but he only has about 18 mc questions per test. Litt, I don’t know if he still teaches but is one of the easiest amongst the other 3 but you will learn absolutely nothing in his class. I would say avoid him, sure you will get no less than a C but if you’re like me and end up working for a Big 4 it will bite you in the butt later. </p>

<p>In terms of social life UCLA is pretty good. Lots to do and a lot of attractive people at both ends. But realize that people tend to be pretty shallow in this part of california. Overall I was pretty happy with my choice. I mean it pretty much came down to LA or Berkeley. And no way would I have any social life at berkeley. Go bruins!</p>

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<p>LOL @ you spelling “excepted” instead of “accepted”</p>

<p>sure sounds like a future trojan</p>

<p>go Bruins!</p>

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