[USC vs. Columbia]

Hi all,

 

I've been admitted to USC and Columbia...I applied to Columbia's online option because I live in LA and am not financially able to move to New York yet (you can switch to on-campus later if you want). I am SO TORN between the two. I'm planning on living in California eventually and while USC gives more scholarships I'm having a terrible time saying no to the Ivy....Does anyone out there have any input? Pretty please?  

 

Thanks!!!

[Any Columbia MSW hopefuls?]

Has anyone on here made the decision between Columbia and USC? If so, why did you choose what you chose?! SO TORN -____-

[MSW @ USC]

I've been admitted to the but am probably going to switch to the on-campus option because I already live in LA! I've also been admitted to Columbia. I had a 3.4 undergrad (one bad grade freshman year had me playing catch-up, but finished with straight A's), tons of social work experience. From what I gather after speaking to a bunch of people, your essay is probably the most important part of the application. Make a good, clear case for why you're applying and you should be golden.