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I want to major in accounting or business accounting. Should I get into a state university or UCS ?
I applied to UCD, UCB, UC Merced, and UCSD for UCS. And for the State University, I applied to SF, SJ, LA, and Long Beach.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Jay !
I think you are asking which college to choose, not which one you "should get into". So let's review. You applied to the University of California, Davis, University of California Berkeley, UC Merced, University of California San Diego and UC San Francisco (I did this spelling out the colleges by memory so I hope I am right). For the California State Universities you applied to San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angles and Long Beach. There's a big chance that you'll get accepted to all of them.
If you get accepted to all of them, then you'd have to choose and no one can tell you which college to go to. I went to California State University, Sacramento and it was excellent and remains that way till this day.
For the Universities of California, it is said that they are more research oriented and emphasizes theoretical knowledge, preparing students for graduate school and research careers. It is also said that for the California State Universities, they are practical, offer more of a career oriented education, with curricula designed to prepare students for immediate workforce entry through applied learning and real world experience. It will also depend on if you want to go for a Bachelors or if you plan to go for a Masters Degree. The UC system is known to have strong Masters Programs. The CSU system also has Masters Programs.
Personally, my advice, having gone to college in California and having lived in both Northern and Southern California, I would advise staying local with either San Francisco, Berkeley or Davis. I only advise staying local because Southern California is very expensive right now, so it may be worth staying local for college. On the other hand, if your aim is indeed to move for college, I wouldn't go any further than UC Davis. It's set in a pleasant town and the best way to do this is to register for orientations at as many of the colleges you can once you hear back about acceptance and check out the colleges first hand. You could easily drive home from Davis for semester breaks, weekends and holidays.
You applied to a lot of colleges, so to determine which Business or Accounting Program you like best, read the program curriculum at each college at their websites to see which college has the program you like. Also consider campuses, atmosphere, as you will be on campus a lot. Since all of the colleges you applied to are good, start exploring the student services offered by the colleges and look at the campuses as a way to decide.
Remember that even though the UC system is more to have a Masters follow up after the Bachelors, you can still get your Bachelors there and not go for the Masters if you choose.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best ! It's an exciting time choosing a college !
I think you are asking which college to choose, not which one you "should get into". So let's review. You applied to the University of California, Davis, University of California Berkeley, UC Merced, University of California San Diego and UC San Francisco (I did this spelling out the colleges by memory so I hope I am right). For the California State Universities you applied to San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angles and Long Beach. There's a big chance that you'll get accepted to all of them.
If you get accepted to all of them, then you'd have to choose and no one can tell you which college to go to. I went to California State University, Sacramento and it was excellent and remains that way till this day.
For the Universities of California, it is said that they are more research oriented and emphasizes theoretical knowledge, preparing students for graduate school and research careers. It is also said that for the California State Universities, they are practical, offer more of a career oriented education, with curricula designed to prepare students for immediate workforce entry through applied learning and real world experience. It will also depend on if you want to go for a Bachelors or if you plan to go for a Masters Degree. The UC system is known to have strong Masters Programs. The CSU system also has Masters Programs.
Personally, my advice, having gone to college in California and having lived in both Northern and Southern California, I would advise staying local with either San Francisco, Berkeley or Davis. I only advise staying local because Southern California is very expensive right now, so it may be worth staying local for college. On the other hand, if your aim is indeed to move for college, I wouldn't go any further than UC Davis. It's set in a pleasant town and the best way to do this is to register for orientations at as many of the colleges you can once you hear back about acceptance and check out the colleges first hand. You could easily drive home from Davis for semester breaks, weekends and holidays.
You applied to a lot of colleges, so to determine which Business or Accounting Program you like best, read the program curriculum at each college at their websites to see which college has the program you like. Also consider campuses, atmosphere, as you will be on campus a lot. Since all of the colleges you applied to are good, start exploring the student services offered by the colleges and look at the campuses as a way to decide.
Remember that even though the UC system is more to have a Masters follow up after the Bachelors, you can still get your Bachelors there and not go for the Masters if you choose.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best ! It's an exciting time choosing a college !
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Laura’s Answer
Hi Jay! That's great you applied to a variety of colleges. College is such an exciting time -- I had a great college experience and it prepared me well for the career I have today.
I am located in TN and not familiar with all of the differences/nuances between the colleges you listed but in general when deciding between colleges I think it's important to get a feel for the environment (inside and outside of the classroom), class size, curriculum and if any of the accounting programs are distinguished among the others in terms of reputation and/or recruiting. That said, I think it's most important to pick a college where you feel most comfortable and provides an environment where you can thrive (whatever that looks like for you personally). If you are happy, enjoying your time in college, enjoying your classes and able to focus, you are most likely to succeed with your classes/degree and have a rewarding college experience. Obtaining your accounting degree is the main goal and typically the specific college your degree is from does not tend to have a major impact on your opportunities once you get going in your career. If you get to a point where you have your list narrowed down and you are trying to decide between 2 or 3 (and you feel good about all of them and they all offer environments where you think you be successful in) then you may consider the strength of program reputation and alumni base (which could be leveraged during your career to grow your network -- but that's just one avenue) to help you make your decision.
In the end, make sure you follow your "gut" and pick a college where you can be happy and makes you feel excited to start this next chapter of your life! Congrats! Wishing you a wonderful college experience (wherever that may be).
I recommend doing a little research and/or visit these colleges in person (if possible) to get an understanding of the environment, class size, curriculum to help you understand the differences between the colleges you are deciding between.
I am located in TN and not familiar with all of the differences/nuances between the colleges you listed but in general when deciding between colleges I think it's important to get a feel for the environment (inside and outside of the classroom), class size, curriculum and if any of the accounting programs are distinguished among the others in terms of reputation and/or recruiting. That said, I think it's most important to pick a college where you feel most comfortable and provides an environment where you can thrive (whatever that looks like for you personally). If you are happy, enjoying your time in college, enjoying your classes and able to focus, you are most likely to succeed with your classes/degree and have a rewarding college experience. Obtaining your accounting degree is the main goal and typically the specific college your degree is from does not tend to have a major impact on your opportunities once you get going in your career. If you get to a point where you have your list narrowed down and you are trying to decide between 2 or 3 (and you feel good about all of them and they all offer environments where you think you be successful in) then you may consider the strength of program reputation and alumni base (which could be leveraged during your career to grow your network -- but that's just one avenue) to help you make your decision.
In the end, make sure you follow your "gut" and pick a college where you can be happy and makes you feel excited to start this next chapter of your life! Congrats! Wishing you a wonderful college experience (wherever that may be).
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Amy’s Answer
Hi Jay,
You've picked great schools for Accounting/Business, and you can't go wrong with any of them. Being in San Francisco, you benefit from in-state tuition for both CSU and UC schools, which is a big plus. The choice between a CSU and a UC isn't about which is "better" but about what suits you best.
CSUs offer practical, career-focused programs while UCs provide a broader, theoretical business education. CSUs are usually more affordable, and UCs offer a classic campus experience.
If cost isn't a concern, here are some things to consider:
- Think about the college experience you want. Beyond academics, consider which school offers the extracurricular activities, student organizations, and campus life you desire.
- Visit the campuses to see where you feel most at home.
- Consider your future goals. Do you plan to pursue a Master's degree? Stay local or move elsewhere after graduation? Aim for a Big 4 firm or smaller firm?
- Connect with current students or alumni to hear about their experiences and get advice.
- Look into each school's internship programs. Do they help with placements in professional services firms?
These are just a few things to think about as you make your decision. Both UCs and CSUs are well-respected, and a degree from any of them will open doors for you. Remember, college is about the whole experience, so think about what will make you happiest. Good luck!
You've picked great schools for Accounting/Business, and you can't go wrong with any of them. Being in San Francisco, you benefit from in-state tuition for both CSU and UC schools, which is a big plus. The choice between a CSU and a UC isn't about which is "better" but about what suits you best.
CSUs offer practical, career-focused programs while UCs provide a broader, theoretical business education. CSUs are usually more affordable, and UCs offer a classic campus experience.
If cost isn't a concern, here are some things to consider:
- Think about the college experience you want. Beyond academics, consider which school offers the extracurricular activities, student organizations, and campus life you desire.
- Visit the campuses to see where you feel most at home.
- Consider your future goals. Do you plan to pursue a Master's degree? Stay local or move elsewhere after graduation? Aim for a Big 4 firm or smaller firm?
- Connect with current students or alumni to hear about their experiences and get advice.
- Look into each school's internship programs. Do they help with placements in professional services firms?
These are just a few things to think about as you make your decision. Both UCs and CSUs are well-respected, and a degree from any of them will open doors for you. Remember, college is about the whole experience, so think about what will make you happiest. Good luck!
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