What is USC worth? (Transfer student, Accounting Major)

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<p>So before I begin, let me first apologize. I know there are a few similar threads out there, but I really wanted to see what people had to say on my situation specifically. </p>

<p>Just a little background, currently, I am a second year honor student at the University of California, Riverside. I'm looking to major in Business Admin, with an emphasis in accounting. In terms of GPA, I currently stand at a 3.88, with a myriad of extra-curriculars.</p>

<p>The question for me is originally pretty simple, but it branches out to become rather complicated. At its core, the question is, is USC worth losing what I've established?</p>

<p>I've already been accepted, but here's where the real problem comes in. I'm not sure if it's worth uprooting myself from the network I have. What I have here in Riverside right now (that's weighing against USC) would be:</p>

<pre><code>* my network (particularly with Ernst and Young, who recruit here at UCR)
* a Vice President position (organization works with the Alumni Association here)
* an assistant accounting intern, which includes a summer job
* a volunteer tax position
* and just a sense of familiarity here; that's all I can think of now (though there are probably some tidbits here and there)
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<p>But with that said...its USC, and I'm sure there's an incredible network to be built there. Nonetheless, I'd essentially start from square one at USC, and with recruiting season for the Big 4 right around the corner in the Fall, I'm not sure if it's particularly smart to leave and start recruiting season so quickly (essentially without a network). Of course, financially, there is tuition to think about and etc, but only considering this from a career pathway sort of view, would you have any input on the situation?</p>

<p>I'm interested in seeing what you guys, particularly USC students and alumni, have to say about this. It seems to be an awful lot to give up, to be honest, but I've heard so many good things about USC, I'd like to know what I'd have in return if I were to drop these things. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>This response is from my husband:</p>

<p>Being a USC accounting alum, in your situation I wouldn’t do it. I was a transfer student from a JC to USC and the main reason why I wanted to go to USC was because I wanted to go to the best accounting school in California. The advantages of going to USC is of course tradition, nationally ranked, network, etc. which would give me the best chance of getting a job after graduation. </p>

<p>Now, you’re probably wondering why I said not to do it. It seems like you have already established yourself at UCR and since there is recruitment from at least one of the Big 4, I think that’s all that really matters. You answered the question yourself, that you would be starting from scratch and having to scramble during recruiting season.</p>

<p>If your ultimate goal is to work for one of the Big 4 firms and you have a good shot at EY, then I say stay. If school tradition is important to you and the networks that you could potentially build weighs more, then go to USC.</p>

<p>Hope that helped.</p>

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<p>i would find your post spontaneously …</p>

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<p>SCmom, I apologize for the late reply, but yes, its very good to have someone echo my sentiments. There won’t be a correct answer to the question, per se, just my answer.</p>