Wake, BC, USC, BU, UVA?

College Search & Lists
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<p>It’s decision time. I applied to a bunch of schools, so here’s how everything factored out. I want to major in Comm or business while still being able to dance as a hobby. I’m pretty indifferent to weather, but would like a good college atmosphere/location.</p>

<p>USC
Pros: Annenberg School, proximity to LA, Trojan Family, Cali weather
Cons: Large student body, located in sketchy area</p>

<p>UVA
Pros: Academic reputation, historical value, dance minor
Cons: Resources for communication degree, diversity of student body, snobby rep</p>

<p>Notre Dame
Pros: Picking out school of study sophomore year, the college experience
Cons: Location, no dance, housing system</p>

<p>Wake Forest
Pros: Close knit student body, small classes, dance minor
Cons: “Work Forest”, location of Winston-Salem</p>

<p>Boston College
Pros: Small classes, proximity to Boston, the college experience
Cons: Strength of Comm major, no dance, helluh $$</p>

<p>Boston University
Pros: College of Comm and range of majors, Boston location, good networking possibilities, dance minor
Cons: No campus, large student body, lack of individualized attention</p>

<p>If anyone has attended these schools or is attending, please give me your opinion! Be as brutally honest as you’d like * **</p>

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<p>How do the costs differ for each?</p>

<p>BTW, the housing system at ND is usually cited as one of the unique strengths of that university.</p>

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<p>Go to Notre Dame. Best school on the list and the number one undergrad Buisness school. Reputation is great and the alumini network is one of the best in the county. </p>

<p>The campus is unreal, and the student body has a “family” feel and closeness. They have great sports, smart kids and an awesome campus.</p>

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<p>Other than the comment “helluh $$” you don’t say anything about costs. Here is a calculator that will help you compare aid packages and some other features of each place on your list. [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Advanced Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid)</p>

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<p>USC has a decent undergrad business school and a very strong journalism program. </p>

<p>I’d argue UVa has a better business program than Notre Dame. The above poster is referring to Businessweek and not USNWR rankings.</p>

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<p>Agree ND has fantastic alumni network-comparable to Ivies and Stanford.</p>

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<p>Especially if you can see yourself staying in Cal, on the coast after graduating and cost is no problem, I’d go with USC. Best combo of comm and business programs on your list. Tons of resources in the arts. Sunshine!</p>