College, Michigan vs. Cali Options

[aslearvert]

So its getting that time in my life when i need to choose a college, and every Summer of my life i go to San Diego to visit family, but I live in Michigan. I love going to Cali, and I have always had a dream of going to college there. I have to make a decision, The company I work for will partly sponsor me to go to kettering institute (used to be general motors institute), but I still want to go to Cali. I know a lot of people on this site are from SoCal, so if you could give me some input that would be cool. I have a 3.98 GPA and I take like all college prep classes, so hopefully getting in wouldnt be a problem. I was thinking like USC, or san diego state. I heard that you get tuition for cheaper if you establish residency, is that true? Another consideration is I would probably have to sell the car...

Opinions PLEASE!!

[mzztoyota]

Dang! With that GPA you whould be juuuuuust fine, if not more.

Yes, tuition is cheaper if you establish residency (big hint: use your family's Cali address )

I used to live in Cali, and was supposed to go to college there, I just never made it, lol. (I got a scholarship to stay here.) Anyways, San Diego State is a huge party university, so if you like parties, that might count for something

University of Souther Cali....eek, private schools, bleh. Who's paying, by the way? That'll be pricey even if you're a resident. I personally wouldn't go there, too upper-class White for me (I'm white, I just can't stand the spoiled kids that I think I'd find there...)

Most importantly, make sure that where you go offers the major or majors you are interested in, don't force yourself into something just because its at a school you want to go to...

And have fun! Go on collegeboard.com and see what you find. Personally, California State Universtiy Northridge was my first choice, but look for what suits you!

(Bring the Celi with you )