UCSB vs SLO vs UCI

atbui92
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:29:18 +0000

So after much contemplation, I’ve realized that I want to major in Business Administration so that I can open up my own line of restaurants and specialty food stores one day. After getting rejected from Berkeley and USC, I’m left with UCSB, SLO, or UCI but am still undecided on where to go.

1) I’ve been waitlisted for UCI, with a 2100 SAT score/4.2 gpa; right now this is my top choice because of how much money I would save staying at home, but I don’t know for sure if I’ll be accepted especially since the Merage school of business is so competitive to get into. Do you think I have a strong chance of getting in?

2) SLO is ranked behind Berkeley for public business schools, which makes it a strong contender- It would have been my top choice however they’ve strictly given me loans only and no financial aid; also I’m not too familiar with the area (though I intend to visit it this month). Furthermore how is the Honors Program over there? And while I hate to be hung up on the ‘UC prestige’, how does Orfalea compare with Merage?

3) Santa Barbara comes int he middle when it comes to how much it would cost me, and I love the area and it’s only a short two hours away if I ever want to come home. However, they only have Business Economics and not Business Administration. Should i cross this off my list especially in regards with what I want to do in the future?