<p>Hello, I'm new here but a friend reccommended me here. I've been accepted into all the schools I've applied to, but I have two "top" choices. </p>
<p>Choice 1: </p>
<p>Small and I believe, unknown school.
Solid psychology program.
Not in a great location.
Offering me their largest scholarship, which is about 1/2. </p>
<p>I did visit it and the atmosphere was really nice. </p>
<p>Choice 2: </p>
<p>Medium/large-ish.
Well-known in the communications field.
So-so location.
Offering me nothing, as of now. </p>
<p>I haven't visited yet, but I've been around the area a few years ago. </p>
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<p>I really like the feel of the smaller college. What I am worried about is once again, the rep. of the communications school I got into versus the small college no one I know has heard about. Would I have a bigger leg up if I went to the more well-known school? </p>
<p>Blah, blah, I know people are tired of talking about prestige but that's not really what I'm getting at. I'm wondering about what will happen to be AFTER I graduate. </p>
<p>I believe choice 2 has a larger alumni network, while choice 1 is small and always was small. Choice 2 probably has more recruiters on campus and etc. </p>
<p>Any advice? I'm looking at it as "nice atmosphere & kids versus good network & strong field." </p>
<p>If anyone wants to know the names of the college, PM me.</p>
<p>It would help if you tell us the actual names of the school and what you intend to major in. Otherwise we can't really delve into specifics for you.</p>
<p>Weell, I wasn't hiding. I just thought that names might have clouded my question of atmosphere vs. name. But if it helps, Clark versus Syracuse (Newhouse). </p>
<p>I intend to major in some form of communications--journalism/marketing or psychology.</p>
<p>If money isn't a large factor in your decision, go with Syracuse. If money IS a large factor, go with Clark and the scholarship. Either way, I think you should give Syracuse a visit before making your decision.</p>
<p>Really though, at this late a stage in the college selection process, you (and not strangers who've never met you, like us CCers) should be making the final decision.</p>
<p>i would go with syracuse. there are hundreds of small virtually unknown schools. going to syracuse will definitely help u if finances are not an issue</p>
<p>Just to throw in another opinion, I don't think Clark is "unknown" school, and if you are considering a career in Psychology, Clark is steeped in Psych history. I think once you've visited both campuses you'll have a beter feel.</p>