<p>I got into the University of Texas at Austin for undeclared, and I plan on majoring in business or finance during college. I know that the business school at Austin is really good, but would it be really hard for me to get in afterwards then? And I have read some student reviews from some websites, and they kind of worry me... so is there anyone from UT Austin? How are the classes and professors like?</p>
<p>I also got into UCLA for pre-economics, and if I go there, I would study econ instead. My parents view rankings a lot, so...</p>
<p>Anyone have suggestions or comments?
And if you're from either school, it would be great if you tell me a little about your school :)</p>
<p>If you went to UCLA would you not try to do business?
It can be tough to get into McCombs. But, the college of liberal arts is what they call an “open” college, so if you weren’t able to do business at UT, you could just switch to economics at UT (which is an outstanding program).</p>
<p>Most top universities don’t have business programs at the undergrad level because they’re not real education.</p>
<p>UCLA for economics would be more intellectually challenging than any business degree, and the UCLA “brand” is stronger nationwide. Unless you intend on working in Texas, UCLA is better in terms of post-grad opportunities.</p>
<p>both schools are good, if you believe you can get a 3.6 to internally transfer into Mccombs go to UT. If you couldnt you could always do economics at UT. </p>
<p>realistically speaking lets assume you couldnt get the grades to get in Mccombs, would you rather be at UCLA or UT?</p>
<p>“Most top universities don’t have business programs at the undergrad level because they’re not real education.”
What? I am aware that most schools don’t have undergrad business. But, how do you figure that it isn’t a real education?</p>
<p>I agree with Pierre, if you were not to get into McCombs, would you rather do economics at UT or UCLA? UCLA is a little stronger in this department, but UT is no slouch.</p>
<p>Business isn’t a scholarly field but more training preparation. Unlike the humanities or sciences, business administration “academics” don’t develop advanced reasoning powers that come from the study of a deep systematic body of knowledge.</p>
<p>Business didn’t exist in many 4 year colleges until the 1960s; previously it belong to trade schools via 2 year programs like you still see today with IT and plumbing. </p>
<p>The main impetus for expanding business into 4 year colleges was democratic and utilitarian- to expanded the number of credentialed people in society who could function as managers.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. Well I just did some research, and I found that the acceptance rate to McCombs is 66%, and the average GPA is 3.8, so I guess it won’t be an easy transfer. Does anyone know if it’s easy to get good grades in UT?</p>
<p>“realistically speaking lets assume you couldnt get the grades to get in Mccombs, would you rather be at UCLA or UT?”
hmm… then probably I’d choose UCLA, cuz of the higher ranking. But I’ve heard that UT has really good job placements, what about UCLA? Especially if I’ll be studying econ, it sounds like a very abstract major.
And another consideration: if someday I want to work in somewhere like Hong Kong or Singapore, maybe UCLA would be a better choice, would it…?</p>
<p>Is it easy to get good grades at UT? That is too broad of a question. It varies a great deal depending on the subject, the class, the professor, and other students in the class if it is curved. It is up to you to make it happen. With good planning and commitment to school work, it is quite doable.</p>
<p>Ive heard that some courses at UT are easier than others, while classes like calculus(computer science, and all math) seem to have high failure rates. Im pretty sure you get what you put in, it is quite possible to get a 3.8 at UT. If you really want to do Business go to UT and try your luck, if you dont have that 3.8 just transfer out to another business school.</p>
<p>As a so cal dad, a texas parent, and a ucla sports fan here is my plus minus list</p>
<p>UCLA a great school. Campus is very nice. Westwood, while in a great area of town, is a bit sleepy and tired as a college town. While there is a lot to do in LA, it is not the best college town. Too much else happening around the city. Also, a very expensive city for a college kid. Ethnic makeup of UCLA is very diverse. Between high Asian and Latin students, white american students are the minority. The state of California is having severe budget problems. Cutbacks in Education are happening at a terrible rate. Getting classes is very difficult. A five year college career at UCLA is very prevalent. This should be factored into your cost analysis. Again, UCLA is a great public university, whose national reputation is way ahead of the actual issues with the budget cutbacks.
UT is a very good school. It’s perception is great in the state of Texas. I believe that it’s national rank and perception are far less known. Not sure why. Austin is a gem of a city. Manageable, great music, food, and the city lives for the school. Unlike LA, the institution is one of its most important assets. The school spirit at Texas is much greater than at UCLA. Texas’s economy has not taken the hit of California. While I have read of budget cuts, they are much less severe than UCLA. I think UT has a better endowment, and makes money from sports. All these things help. My perception is that it is easier to complete a four year college term.
MY Daughter loves Texas. I think it is an awesome place to go to school. I am thriiled she is having the experience. You can not go wrong with either choice. I am not sure where you live? That may have bearing on your decision. My D wanted to leave Ca. and have another experience in a different part of the country. That may come into play for you. If national reputation is important to you Go UCLA. IF not, you can’t go wrong with either school. Congrats that you have this choice. Good Luck</p>
<p>I’m not confused nor making broad generalizations. Wisdom and understanding are inherent in all fields of study. Guile and cunning did not create multinational corporations and conglomerates.</p>