<p>I want to make this short and get down to the point. </p>
<p>Basically I am a high school senior. My Gpa is a 3.3 and a 25 ACT. I go to a Jesuit high school which is a feeder into private schools in California. The schools I probably am getting into are:
University of San Francisco
Saint marys college of CA
Gonzaga
University of Portland
And Seattle U</p>
<p>Reaches would be LMU, Santa Clara, and university of San Diego</p>
<p>Any of the CSUs besides cal poly slo and sdsu (maybe CSULB)</p>
<p>my question is that I would love to go to a school such as USC, UCB, USD or Cal Poly.</p>
<p>My major would be accounting. Like I said before is that the private colleges have it but my gpa and test scores won’t give me much money and my parents financial status isn’t best(single mom) dad left.</p>
<p>My question is should I go to a CC, work hard and possibly transfer to my dream school(really dedicated by this, had a bad early start in HS and will bust my ass in college) Or attend a school such as USF.</p>
<p>Also if I do go to a CC, what schools would you recommend for an accounting career, possibly the Big 4. </p>
<p>Any opinions would be great.</p>
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<p>What about state schools? U of O has an excellent business school. That would be more budget friendly than private school tuition. If you are dead set on one of your dream schools then CC and transfer is probably your best bet, but admission is never a sure thing at the most prestigious so do have a back-up plan in place. Good luck!</p>
<p>USF and the other private schools on your list are fine but, unless you have a really compelling story, they probably won’t offer you much financial aid. For the cash and cost sensative buyer - I question their value.</p>
<p>If your budget is tight, staying local and heading to a CC (or maybe your local CSU) might be your best bet. Room and board at most schools is $10k +/- a year. Two fewer years of that expense will buy you a nicer car than I drive.</p>
<p>You should double check me here but, i don’t think many UCs offer under-grad accounting majors. For Cal Publics, the CSUs are the place for that. SDSU, SLO, Fullerton and Long Beach are the top schools. As you note, you they are probably out of your reach. </p>
<p>If you have the dough (I am a big ‘4 year experience’ fan) several CSUs; Chico, Sonoma, SJSU and Sac (in that order) here in N Cal have very reputable accounting programs. If you’ve applied, and get accepted and can afford them, you should seriously consider them. Expect tution around $7k and room and board around $10k.(that’s about 1/3 the cost of LMU)</p>
<p>As a CA resident UofO is expensive and it sounds like money is tight.</p>
<p>LOL, NCalRent, you are right. I misread the OP as saying he went to JESUIT HS which is here in Oregon. :)</p>
<p>I only have experience with CSULB and CSU Fullerton. I transferred to CSULB with a 3.0 and a cleared academic probation. Maybe standards have tightened up since 1985. LOL</p>
<p>Both schools are heavy commuter campuses. I know CSULB has over 30,000 students. You won’t find a traditional college campus experience at either one. And the cost of living is high. </p>
<p>I agree that if you want that 4-year experience now your best bet is the above advice about the CSU campuses in N CA. Otherwise stick with CC, get stellar grades, and you could possibly transfer to one of your top choices, however, you are unlikely to get much financial aid at that point.</p>