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cc then USC for BFA design
- Usc offered transfer plan in which I can attend after my 1st yr at any college with almost a guarantee
- considered going to cal poly and then applying to usc but it’s harder to get it in that way so I have to choose between cal poly and community college
USC Pros
- Prestige
- Close to home
- Build connections in LA, where I’ll probably work after college
- Would feel like hard work paid off
Cons - Commute
- Reapply (need high gpa, more ecs, get LOC, portfolio)
- Idk how my financial aid will be (heard good & bad things about FA for low income)
- Not sure if design program if good fit for me (want to go into digital design but seems more fine art based + career outcomes aren’t as impressive)
- If rejected will probably go to a another cal state (not cal poly)
Cal poly for BS graphic communication or BS packaging technology
Pros
- Fully covered tuition + dorm (for 1st yr at least)
- Great career outcomes for both majors
- “Learn by doing”
- Become more independent by leaving home
- Best friend is going as well
Cons - Not as prestigious
- Feels like hard work did not pay off (did so many ECs in hs but didn’t even get write about it when I applied)
- Get home sick easily
Considerations:
- I’m an introvert so if I go to usc as a commuter I see myself being too comfortable at home vs at cal poly I’ll probably put myself out there more
- I’m not set on a career (in between graphic/ux design and packaging design/engineering) so I’m choosing based off of which school I go
- Parents prefer I go usc mainly due to location and prestige
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