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I'm currently an economics major on track to graduate in 3 semesters at an average state university in California. My life had been on an entrepreneurial track since I turned 18 and took over my family's small business but I'm looking for new challenges and opportunities in finance. I have the option to transfer to University of Southern California but that would mean delaying my graduation and a lot more costs.

Age: 25 GPA: 3.7 and climbing as I've been averaging a 4.0 for the past 2 semesters GMAT: Based on practice exams, 710-720 range Experience: Everything you can imagine in terms of running a small business. Taxes, merchant accounts, website, building relationships with customers and other businesses, and so on. EC: I started doing volunteer work a couple years ago for my own personal enlightenment. Mostly preparing food for the homeless and clothing drives but I'm always looking for diverse opportunities to volunteer.

So it's between transfer to USC and take on debt in hopes of better recruitment opportunities or graduate at my local school and look for a graduate program in finance/management/etc. How competitive would I be at programs with good placement statistics? US/Canada and worldwide. Thank you for your help.

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