International Business Program/Honors College

scarolina89
Thu, 03 May 2007 12:08:21 +0000

Okay, I just typed a really long post and it didn’t work, so here I go again!

I live in Camden, about 20 minutes from Columbia, maybe 35 from the school. I’m finishing my junior year as a foreign exchange student in Germany and will return in June and do my senior year starting this August. Both of my parents went to USC and football wise, I’m a gamecock at heart! I cringe at the name of Clemson just liked every born and raised Gamecock. I thank my Dad for this! :)

I also knew USC would be my safety school, but I never intended on actually going. I’ve been set on Georgetown. I’ve debated between International Relations (focus on Europe/German) and International Business (focus on Economics/German-speaking countries). Georgetown is known for its international programs. I visited it and fell in love with the university and the city! BUT, it’s difficult to get in, and also costs a nice $45,000 a year.

However, I recently heard USC has the best international business program in the nation??? Is this referring to only the masters program, or to the undergraduate program as well? It is mind-boggling to think that the best international business program is only 35 minutes from my house. This has made it more appealing, obviously. I could potentially get a free ride and I’d be very close to home. I’ve been in Germany 9 months though so being in DC wouldn’t be a problem at all! Still though, being in SC would be nice.

If I went to this school though, I want to make sure I even have a shot for getting into this major. Just how competitive is it? Also, the Honors College…do I have a shot? I’ve heard it’s been getting more and more difficult to get in. My stats now are not so bad, but my senior year will be difficult. I’ve been in a German school for the last year and so it will be an adjustment. My English has gone down and I’ve learned the German way for things (believe it or not, Math here is very different!).
My UW GPA is 4.0. Weighted is 4.87, I believe. I’m currently ranked number 1 of 250 or so, but I think this could change. My SAT from my 10th grade year was a 1310 (1940 with writing maybe?). I want to bring this up, but once again I don’t know how academically stupid I’ve become living in another language! Getting into the Honors College means a lot to me if I go to this school. I’ve worked really hard in school and want to continue to do so. I would hope this exchange would give me a little help, but I’m guessing the Honors College probably cares quite a bit about numbers.

Could anyone give me some insight into the Int’l Business UG major and the Honors College?

This became very drawn out, sorry! And please ignore my terrible English :)

Liebe Grüße!
Megan