Hey all—here’s another advice thread…School “A” vs. School “B”

Ok- I already hold a BA degree from a 4-year university. I am looking to study marketing. I visited “A” to speak to the head of the Marketing program. I liked the visit, the program, and the courses. However, I have my reservations. I feel the security officers were rude, and nobody seemed to know where anything was. Even admissions gave me a bad vibe and certain student services were not up to par. You may not think this is a big deal but if I plan on spending an enormous amount of money on “A” I will take all of this into consideration. If this is happening while in the application process how is it going to be when I'm actually there..you know what I mean?

I have researched “B”, too, and while I have never been there (I plan on visiting in the next 2 weeks) the program and courses do not seem too impressive. “B” is waaaaay cheaper, but I feel that the Merchandising program at “B” is a watered down version of the Marketing program at “A.” I'm not saying “B” is bad but for the program I want I think “A” might be better.

Because I already have a BA I can complete the program in one year at both “A” and “B.” I am willing to go into more debt at “A” for a better program that will really give me the foundation (and connections) that I need. Debt is never fun, but if I’m going to go to school I want the best program I can get….help?

Go with A and bring mace because it sounds like those people couldn't give a damn. It's all about the courses.

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thanks manhattan. anybody else wanna give some input?

Yea, go with A. All the other student services, security, etc. issues will eventually work themselves out. AND you sound like you would much rather go with A as well

Go with A. Better to get into proper debt and get the best degree possible then get into less debt (but still debt) and have a less good degree. Really, who cares if the security is unfriendly? Its the other people on the course and the teaching that are important. I loved where I did my masters and they weren't great on organisation and the security was an absolute nightmare (forget your swipe pass one day and the security guard you say hello to everyday treats you like a member of Al Qaeda loaded up with a donkey bomb).