What was your reasoning for choosing USD???

TTwhite
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:38:52 +0000

hey,
I actually have much the same concern as student 430. I just visited and absolutely love the social side of the school. its beautiful, tons of stuff to do, I think id fit in well with the student body etc. Basiclaly I think i’d love the place and really enjoy myself socially.

However, even w/ the trustee scholarship, my other top 2 choices would be of similar cost, and they’re ‘ranked’ much higher (UNC-chapel hill and Davidson college). I know ranking isnt everything and can be pretty dumb, but it definitely has an impact on grad school admission and jobs, I think at least. Basically, while i love USD, im worried that it might not be academic enough for me and my future goals. Ive tried to research it but am not really sure how great USD’s philosophy program is either (my intended major, probably double major w/ economics).

if anyone could comment on the academic strength of the school/the intellectual side of it, and relative to my other 2 schools chance of better grad school/jobs with me being in philosophy… itd help :)