Choosing my Colleges

[zebano]

Originally posted by: HamSupLo
Hey OP, i think you're worry way to much about costs. This is your freakin' future we're talking about. You should see it as an investment in yourself and not as an expense. $45k a year? no big deal! You literally have 40 years ahead of you to pay it off. Plus, your future potential depends on your education, so don't short change yourself. If i were you, i'd go to Upenn or Umich, those are great schools, and yeah there's those who say where you go to school doesn't matter, but those are internationally recognized universities that will give you many more opportunities.

don't get hung up about costs. I'd suggest you look into scholarships and financial aid. Look forward to the next 4 years to really enjoy life and learn about yourself. And yeah, don't fcuk up your GPA cuz grades do count in a field like finance and for future grad schools.

Please please please tell me that you're being sarcastic??? 45k a year and you will be paying it off for the next 30 years! Those prices are insane. Look for a 2 year community college, just do your homework and be sure the credits will transfer.

 

[DougK62]

Any of them is fine. Go with the one that is cheapest and best supports any extracurricular activities that you like.

 

[Gibson486]

Go to the cmapus and see which one you like best.


That said, Boston University really doe snot have a campus at all.....

 

[midwestfisherman]

U Mich FTW!! You won't regret it.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: SirStev0
BTW, Wherever you end up going, make sure you do the smart thing and become a resident of that state so that the next year you get instate tuition. As soon as you have an address you can do it. Saves you a whole lot!

Except for that whole clause about you not be able to obtain residency if the main reason you live in-state is for attending the school. At least that was the case for Maryland.

yeah. they have this rule (most do) that you have to live in the state for 1 year before starting the university to be considered in state.

 

[Dualist]

Any one of those is good, depends on what courses that they offer for you and the organizations that you can take part in.

 

[ShadoWing]

well the poster mentioned that I didn't mention UVa. I applied for it, but haven't yet visited the campus. I'm just interested because it is not TOO expensive and has a good business program. As for costs, it's always a big factor for me, as college debt can mount up to substantial levels.

 

[skim milk]

wow... 45k/year at Umich... I did not know a public university costed that much.. that's more expensive than USC and NYU

for finance, I would go to NYU if you get in

 

[HamSupLo]

Originally posted by: zebano

Originally posted by: HamSupLo
Hey OP, i think you're worry way to much about costs. This is your freakin' future we're talking about. You should see it as an investment in yourself and not as an expense. $45k a year? no big deal! You literally have 40 years ahead of you to pay it off. Plus, your future potential depends on your education, so don't short change yourself. If i were you, i'd go to Upenn or Umich, those are great schools, and yeah there's those who say where you go to school doesn't matter, but those are internationally recognized universities that will give you many more opportunities.

don't get hung up about costs. I'd suggest you look into scholarships and financial aid. Look forward to the next 4 years to really enjoy life and learn about yourself. And yeah, don't fcuk up your GPA cuz grades do count in a field like finance and for future grad schools.

Please please please tell me that you're being sarcastic??? 45k a year and you will be paying it off for the next 30 years! Those prices are insane. Look for a 2 year community college, just do your homework and be sure the credits will transfer.

Pass up an opportunity to attend Umich for 4 years to attend a community college? No sir, ARE YOU INSANE?

for a future in finance that's pulling in over 100k, 45k x 4 with a lifetime of high future earning potential is well worth the investment.

 

[ShadoWing]

Originally posted by: fritolays
wow... 45k/year at Umich... I did not know a public university costed that much.. that's more expensive than USC and NYU

for finance, I would go to NYU if you get in

well, it's definitely a lot cheaper in state of course, since it's a public school, but like penn state and UVa, they jack up the prices for out-o-staters

 

[Parasitic]

Originally posted by: dr150
Plus, when you apply for a grad degree, the Michigan cache will get you ahead in the admissions process.

Is this true? So somebody who goes to Michigan and has a 3.0-3.2 average in his coursework is more attractive than somebody who goes to Random University and has a 3.7 GPA?



edit: this isn't bashing your comment, it's just I'm in a similar situation with a 3.0/3.2 (overall/major) GPA from Berkeley and wanna know my chances.

 

[FoBoT]

poll?

 

[Babbles]

I have a pessimistic two cents to throw in. I live in State College PA where Penn State is located. I am not a student, never have been but rather I moved here for professional reasons.

This town blows.

Sure there are some upsides; no crime, clean city (except for the shooting at my apartment complex a few days ago). Penn State alumni, more so than any other people (and I am from Texas who are full of fanatics), are crazy fanatical about this place beyond reason. Except for the bars (most of which blow) this town is the most un-college college town I have ever been to. So my personal opinion as somebody who has lived elsewhere and has no bias toward the university, if you had to pick a place to live for four (or more years) for college, State College (i.e. Penn State) sure as hell would be nowhere near the top of my list.

 

[ShadoWing]

well i applied to and got into University Park