UP graduates were the fastest to find work but were paid a smaller starting

salary compared to Ateneo or La Salle graduates.

UP graduates only UP graduates only waited an average of 1.8 month to find
work and had a mean income per month of a little over P9,700.
De La Salle graduates actively looked for a job for an average of 2.4 months
but got a mean income per month of almost P11,900.
I know that DLSU follows the trimester system,while ADMU follows the regular system. I am planning to
take a business-related course.
DLSU is a minute away from our condo unit, while ADMU is an hour away. UP is okay, but I don't really
like to study there even though I think I'm eligible.
Whats its like to study in DLSU or ADMU if you're an alumnus/alumna of these two schools, or a current
student?
What should I choose?
And btw I am straight A student, lowest grade is 90 and highest is 98. Do you think I'll pass DLSU or
ADMU, even UP? Thanks :)
Can I also be a eligible for scholarship if I graduate as a class valedictorian in highschool? (I was the
class valedictorian in Grade 6). Thanks again xD

UP Manila doesn't offer any business-related courses (they concentrate on medical

sciences). The Diliman campus offers Business Administration and Accountancy doublemajor program which is excellent and probably considered the best in the country (but very
hard to get into because of how selective the admission is). Business Economics and
Business Administration also a really good choices.
Both ADMU and DLSU have top-notch business-related programs too! DLSU's business
courses have better reputations than ADMU's, I'd say. Ateneo's Management Engineering,
I've heard, is also really good so you might want to look into that. Both are Catholic schools
so you'll have to take up mandatory theology subjects. They both have better facilities than
UP too. Ranking-wise, ADMU is ahead of DLSU. I'd say Ateneo has the better-looking
campus (though it might just be that I prefer the Katipunan vibe in general when compared
to Taft) along with better security.
With regards to students, DLSU and ADMU attracts people from pretty much the same
crowd. There will be a lot of upper class or upper middle class kids who come from
exclusive high schools from the metro. You'll be able to make a lot of contacts and networks
if you go to either school. If you're looking for a more diverse scenery, UP has more people

from various backgrounds and places.

From what I looked up, DLSU offers more scholarships than Ateneo. These are mostly
scholarships that you need to maintain a certain grade point average. Of course, there are
also a lot of private scholarships you can look into. Doesn't look like both universities offer
valedictorians scholarships or discounts though. (If I remember correctly, it's UST that does
that.)
In terms of convenience, it sounds like you'll be able to save more money if you go to La
Salle. Commuting can be a real hassle and it's not cheap to stay in a dormitory or condo.
There's also the difference in the semester systems. If you feel like you'll be able to study
better with a trimester system , go to DLSU. If you prefer a slower, more relaxed pace then
ADMU's regular semestral system would be better. It's pretty much a matter of preference.
Your grades sound really good. But you should also consider that admission to the three
universities rely heavily on your test-taking skills. ACET was fairly easy but personally I
found it hard because of the time pressure. If I remember correctly, I had to write an essay
and answer a 120 item exam in an hour. I do horribly under pressure but I managed to get
waitlisted despite my grades (which are much lower than yours-- I got an 81 in Trig during
3rd year HS). UPCAT was a breeze, especially if you're good at English (it accounts for 50%
of the exam already, with Math and Science accounting for the rest). DLSU had the toughest
questions in my opinion but I managed to pass it.
Sorry if I'm not much of a help, not having studied in either universities you are asking
about. Good luck, whatever your choice will be!
To start off, both schools are good, and they have specific programs that are outstanding.
ADMU has the edge in management and the humanities, while DLSU generally does better
with pre-professional programs like accounting and engineering.
Goddess up there was right in saying that DLSU does offer more scholarships and has a
much quicker pace because of its trimestral schedule.
Another thing to consider: if you had to go to Ateneo, how much would you spend
commuting? Would you go as far as buying a car to avoid the hectic commute?
A good way to know if you'll pass UP, Ateneo or La Salle could be to take a test and ask the
makers of it for an assessment. http://collegerev.weebly.com/acet-practice-tests.html

Check that site out for the assesments. There's a lot of useful info if you want to compare
both too. They say ADMU's acceptance rate is around 20% and DLSU's is around 30%,
which isn't too much of a difference. UP's is around the teens for all campuses.
Anyways, even if ADMU and UP are more picky with students and ranked higher, DLSU is
still a very good choice, especially when you consider the realities of college life (like
commuting) and finances. You really can't go wrong with any of these three.

De La Salle University has various rates per unit with the minimum cost of P2,363 and may
be higher depending on chosen degree, while Intramuros-based Mapua Institute of
Techonology, known for their Engineering degrees, sets tuition per unit at P1,545.
La Salle and Mapua operate under a trimestral and quarterm system, respectively.
Another state-run school University of the Philippine (Diliman and Manila) has a tuition of
P1,500 per unit but may be lower depending on Socialized Tuition System Bracket (formerly
Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program) of every student.

Making the right decision It's not just about cost

When making the decision on which colleges your child should apply to,
make sure you know the true costs involved, and the available
scholarships. With financial aid and student employment, four years at
Harvard may be well within your budget! Figuring out your child's earning
capacity due to a good education may be the key to knowing the return
on your investment may be much greater.
So dont let the sticker price be the only factor in your childs education.
You and your child have to decide together if its worth it to study in the
Philippines or if going abroad for a college education is the better option.
Once youve made a decision, doing research on the costs involved allows
you to financially plan for your childs education.
- See more at:
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