#LSE vs USC for Business

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wraith stirrup
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LSE, BSc Management
LSE Pros:

  • 3-year instead of 4-year degree
  • better mobility
  • cheaper but COA is not too big of a factor
  • better global prestige for career in finance
  • can travel around europe

LSE Cons:

  • limited flexibility/exploration of other subjects
  • known for a somewhat cutthroat atmosphere (?)
  • london weather
  • basically everything banks on one final exam

USC, BS Business Administration
USC Pros:

  • flexibility to explore different subjects (i want to double major/minor in the arts)
  • it's in LA
  • gpa determined by sustained performance instead of a final exam

USC Cons:

  • more expensive but COA is not too big of a factor
  • if i were to go back to asia right after graduating LSE is probably somewhat more well-regarded
  • spring 2027 start (but only a slight con since the gap-semester lets me take a breather)

Tie-breaking considerations:

  • alumni network
  • uk vs us job market & landing internships
  • quality of education
  • grade deflation
  • social scene

sorry if there aren't many pros and cons, i completely didn't expect to get into USC off appeal and was fully committed to LSE--I have until May 30th to make a decision. I plan to go into the finance sector after graduating. Thank you !!

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LSE vs USC for Business

scenic heath
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what type finance do you plan on going

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generally the US is a much more lucrative market

wraith stirrup
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probably ib

scenic heath
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inside of LA USC is a top target

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compensation will be better then europe same with compensation later in your career and exit ops

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USC is a semi in the nyc offices

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usc is prob solid in cali in general

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if u have any questions regarding high finance in general lmk

sharp vortex
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Your degree is weakest abroad

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For either school

wraith stirrup