<p>Hi, my situation is complex so I’m gonna try to simplify it: </p>
<p>I got into University of texas at Austin in the college of liberal Arts (economics) and into Ohio State University’s Fisher school of business accounting program. My end aim is to be a CPA. Now, I can do that through both ways. UT Austin’s economics graduates can do MPA later on and thus become eligible for the CPA exam. However, I can simply sit for CPA exams after graduating from OSU. As u all know, UT austin is ranked way higher than OSU but the problem is the program I got into is Economics. So I’m in a serious dilemma. Please help?!?!</p>
<p>Listen since you want to be a CPA, be aware that the accounting program at UT is #1 in the nation, now that number one represents a resounding number one. Also at UT, after like 1 year there, you can transfer to the McCombs business school which house the accounting program and the professional program in accounting which is a 4+1 program where you can then sit for the CPA, oh and if you have never been to Austin, it is AMAZING trust me. GO TO UT!!!</p>
<p>Accounting #1. Business school owns. Parties all night (if you’re into that stuff). You can transfer majors in UT. Plus, if you want what’s best for your future, you can’t just sit there and wait for the easy way out, you know?</p>
<p>well, all of you guys have strong points but the thing is I’ve over 65 units at UT Austin. I cannot apply after a year as a transfer unit because you need at least 24 residence units at UT Austin to apply for Mccombs School of Business. So after a year, i’ll probably have more than 90 units and that makes me ineligible to apply. So the option for me is to pursue the Eco-MPA path program (which is again competitive to get into) which is beneficial in many ways (reduced tuition, lesser time to complete Masters, GMAT waived etc). So, if I pursue this , would this make any difference?!?!?</p>
<p>Again, thnks for all ur opinions! </p>
<p>I’ve read ALOT of student reviews of UT Austin and they say that many programs lack learning that you should be having at college level. So basically it all comes to down Program quality vs. University rankings (irrelevant of what program I pursue at UT)</p>
<p>UT hands down. I’m in high school, but I live 5 minutes away from the campus. Everything here is electric. Austin is just plain special. Would you really sacrifice going to a better school in a better city??</p>
<p>Not UT.
He wants accounting.
He was accepted into the UT College of Liberal Arts as an economics major.
He can’t transfer into the UT business school (McCombs).
Ohio State makes more sense.</p>
<p>I don’t think there is a huge difference in ranking or location - US News has UT-Austin at 44th and Ohio State at 57th. Austin and Columbus are both fairly decent cities to live in. UT would be the obvious option if McCombs were available to the OP, but in his/her situation, I think Ohio State is the better option. It’s the difference between an accounting program - a program tailored to your needs and interests - and getting lost in the shuffle as an economics major.</p>
<p>I’m assuming your transfer credits push you over the 150 semester credits required for CPAs in Texas and Ohio? If so, it becomes of a question of where/when do you want to work. ASAP and in Ohio or midwest and possibly back in Texas? Go to Ohio State. Any time and in Texas, south and possibly anywhere you want? Go to Texas.</p>
<p>If you’re short the 150, then a 5th year will have to be completed (MPA at Texas?) regardless. Go to the place that makes you happiest and the situation that will lead to great grad school placement.</p>
<p>BTW, Ohio State is in the top 25 of accounting programs so it’s ONLY a huge step down. :)</p>
<p>I love you all for all your suggestions…no, honestly, i do love you all =D lol … i’ve in midwestmom2kids_ & ferryboat10 are suggesting…that is exactly what I had in mind! So <3 u ALL AGAIN!</p>