<p>I would say USC, but the $$ is a LOT! How much is Indiana? Their b-school is comparable to SC, so if it’s cheaper I say go there. Ohio State also has a pretty good one. I’d decide between those 3. Check costs, perks, etc.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>well…the only reason im considering osu and bentley is because of the scholarships and invitation to their honors programs. that being said, i really dont know how to measure how much better it would be if i went to bentley honors instead of babson or ohio state honors instead of indiana or usc.</p>
<p>If you’re planning to return to CA to work, you need to keep in mind that neither OSU or Bentley have much of a reputation there. </p>
<p>In business, where you go to school and the power of your school’s network where you want to be is important. This would not matter so much if you want to be an accountant, but if you have other plans you need to consider where a school will get you in your intended destination. So if you’re planning to stay in the MW, OSU is fine. Bentley is known in the NE. USC has a powerful network in CA.</p>
<p>Congratulations on your persistence in the face of bad counseling. And congrats on your hard work in high school. I’m betting your essays were impressive–you sound like a person who can tell some compelling tales! I hope lots of juniors read your post and get inspired!</p>
<p>Also, kudos on considering the impact of your decision on your parents’ financial situation. As you are interested in business, and today’s economy is all about the changing face of personal and business finance, I think you are showing maturity and good judgment to question whether you should go forward with a college decision that will cause them to mortgage their home. It sounds like they are terrifically supportive parents and want to do that for you, if that’s what’s best. And your family might be very well-situated to handle this situation, with assets structured in a way that taking out a mortgage is a savvy way to generate the cash needed for your college education. But incurring that long-term obligation could also be a terrific strain. Without explaining your family’s personal situation here, you may want to revisit the situation with them fully to discern exactly how much of a change to their lives such action would engender and run through all of the related questions, e.g., are any siblings’ educational futures affected, how much damage have they suffered to their retirement and savings the past year, how old are your parents, what if someone became seriously ill and your family faced catastrophic medical expenses, what if an income-producing parent died, etc. </p>
<p>The related issue is, if you stay in business, you will likely go on to grad school. Does your family agree on who would pay for that? And as others have said, where in the country do you see yourself living as an adult? I think that’s pretty hard for a young person to answer, but obviously, you should consider the fact that a high percentage of people end up remaining in the geographical region where they attended school. </p>
<p>I hope you can make some campus visits to your top choices before you decide.</p>
<p>Good luck! It’s great to have choice!</p>
<p>I would choose Bentley! Great business school, connections possible in Boston and weekends in Boston, individual attention, 1/2 tuition so your parents won’t have to go into more debt, good business connections. It sounds like an excellent deal to me!</p>
<p>USC! If not, then Ohio State. Or Indiana?
But that’s me.</p>
<p>What school will cost you the least amount bottom line? List them in that order. That is a huge consideration these days.</p>
<p>if it were all about the money, i would definately choose bentley or ohio state…but i dont know if i could reallt pass up usc, babson, or even indiana</p>
<p>I’ll confess to never having heard of Bentley before reading this thread. That may be partly because they didn’t start granting bachelor’s degrees until I was in junior high school, and had a very specialized curriclum in those days. But I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a resume from one of its graduates. (I’ve lived in California for the last three decades.)</p>
<p>I’d be inclined to go with one of your Big 10 choices. Their reputations are roughly comparable, so it wouldn’t be unreasonable to pick one based on cost.</p>
<p>OSU is a definite no. My opinion is to go to the school that you absolutely love and gives you the best fin aid.</p>
<p>ummm that would be osu with the money part…what makes osu a definite no??</p>
<p>I think you are right. No one knows the Bentley name except in New England</p>
<p>You should definitely go to Babson! It is by far the best choice on that list, and very highly ranked!</p>
<p>speaking of rankings…i was looking at Fisher’s rankings on businessweek and US NEWS, and its 42 on businessweek and 17 on US. Why are the rankings so different, and is this a cause of concern? Other schools seem to be much closer between the two rankings (e.g. IU is 11 and 21, USC is 10 and 22).</p>
<p>Did you apply for financial aid at SC? They have not yet sent out their financial aid letters at this point. The university raised their financial aid budget by 8% for 2009.
Have you gone to one of the EXplore SC sessions? If you are not completely set on the entrepreneurship program Marshall does offer a unique Business/Cinematic Arts Joint Program. This is a great program if you have any interest in working on the business side of the entertainment industry.
There are Marshall Scholarships which are available for admitted students. These are competitive. You can learn more about these from the website: <a href=“http://www.marshal.usc.edu%5B/url%5D”>www.marshal.usc.edu</a> or by calling this number and requesting information about the qualifications for the scholarships: 800 352 5719 .</p>