BU CAS vs Oxford College at Emory

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<p>hey all, I’m posting this on behalf of a friend. me, I’m matriculating at CMC this fall. … just so you know!</p>

<p>Here it is:

I’m torn between a decision between Boston University, and Oxford College at Emory. I’ve been put on the waiting list for Emory College at Emory, so for now, I have to deposit into one of these colleges. </p>

<p>I’ve been admitted into Boston University CAS, and am thinking of doing Economics or a business related major.</p>

<p>Oxford College, for those of you who do not know, is a 2 year liberal arts school 40 miles from Emory College (the main campus). The caliber of students at Oxford College is relatively weaker compared to Emory College. But after 2 years, they get transferred to Emory College, and also have an option to apply to Goizueta B school (which 75% of Oxford applicants get in). At the end of the 4 years All prior Oxford Students earn an BA/BBA from Emory University, as well as an AA from Oxford College. </p>

<p>Taken from US news Emory is ranked 17 in the nation. versus 57 at Boston University. But I worry about future prospects and whether employers will see that I have an AA at Oxford and would “discriminate” as it is an easier school to get into compared to Emory. </p>

<p>Thanks for the help! Any post would influence me on deciding on this 4 year investment

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<p>Personally, I’ve heard bad things about Oxford (that it’s sort of the same as an “alternate campus” at an otherwise renowned state school), and I think that going to lower-ranked BU would put him in better stead with employers than entering into what seems like a “backdoor” into Emory. but I dunno! he’ll appreciate your opinions!</p>

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<p>I’d go for the path that leads to Emory</p>