USC WBB vs. NYUSH?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Hello! </p>

<p>I was accepted to Marshall's World Bachelors in Business program for the 2013-2014 school year, where I will spend a year at USC, a year at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, a year at Bocconi in Milan, Italy, and a year at my choice of the three schools. This is a first year program that was offered to ~50 or so kids. At the end of the four years, each student will receive a degree from each of the three schools. This is currently my top choice.</p>

<p>I was also accepted to New York University's newest portal campus in Shanghai, where each student will receive two degrees at the end of his or her four years. Approximately 150 kids will be international students, and 150 kids will be Chinese students. After attending the Admitted Students Weekend, I was really drawn to the prospect of being an inaugural class in a city I love, yet I eliminated it because being the inaugural class, resources/education might be stunted compared to an education I might get at an established university.</p>

<p>Then this morning, I received an email from NYUSH saying that I basically got a full-ride. USC did not give me any financial aid ($5000 loan isn't very helpful), leaving me with a huge dilemma, not to mention I am still strongly considering University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, NYU in NYC, Georgetown, and UC Berkeley. All of these schools are approximately the price of a UC, with the exception of NYU, which is ~10k more. (I applied for Industrial Engineering/Ops Research to UMichigan/UC Berkeley). USC is practically double the price of UM/Georgetown/UCB.</p>

<p>Out of these two schools/programs I am extremely drawn to, WBB offers a better abroad educational experience (established Bocconi/HKUST business programs, smaller group of students), yet will cost -significantly- more than going to NYUSH. NYUSH will cost me nothing, but I am not sure of the stability of the education I will receive there.</p>

<p>Any advice on where/how I should choose? Deadline for SIR is in 15 days!!!</p>

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<p>Wow! Impressive options. Would ask USC how their grads from the program have been placed in jobs after graduation and ask if they can offer ANY merit to come closer to your other options including NYUSH. Would ask for any merit offers to be in writing.</p>

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<p>10char…</p>

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<p>HImom,</p>

<p>If only I could! The WBB program is, too, a first-year program that I would be a part of.</p>

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<p>Is money an issue? If yes, go to NYU or UM or Cal, in that order. If not, go to USC… </p>

<p>Sent from my SGH-T989 using CC</p>

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<p>You could still ask USC if they have ANY merit funding to sweeten their offer. Worth a shot.</p>

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<p>Honestly speaking, the WBB is an amazing program that I wish I had the opportunity to be a part of - but the NYUSH program sounds really good too. If it’s a full-ride, then it’s a no-brainer… but If you can talk USC into giving some aid, three universities are better than two ;)</p>

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<p>I got accepted to WBB, NYU in NY and NYUSH (but without your impressive scholarship). I chose WBB immediately cuz it seemed really cool, especially after speaking to the admissions director. Its my top choice. </p>

<p>But it does indeed cost a lot more (the figures on on the official website)</p>

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<p>It is past May 1, Decision Day. I think the OP has made his/her decision.</p>