Bowdoin vs Brandeis vs Colgate vs Holy Cross

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of the Holy Cross
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<p>Hey all, I got my college acceptances, and I am having a very hard time choosing!.</p>

<p>I want to do science, and a biochemistry major, and money is of large concern</p>

<p>Bowdoin College - (New Brunswick, ME, 10-1 Teacher ratio)
(#7 ranked Liberal Arts College, 31k, John B. Rasmusser Scholar Program)
Bowdoin is my love. I loved Bowdoin more than anything. The Rasmusser scholars program will allow me to have paid internships during the summer time. It would put burden on my parents, and its far away from any city. However, strongest academics. Very good food, beautiful campus, amazing dorms.</p>

<p>Brandeis University -(Waltham, Boston, MA, 8-1 Teacher ratio)
(#31 ranked University, 52k Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and program)
I really like the people at Brandeis, and the free ride would help my parents a lot. They have great science programs, and I like the social scene on campus. Plus, it is 9 miles from Boston :D Very good food. It was chartered by Einstein and Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948, and from fledgling school to where it is now is very impressive.</p>

<p>College of the Holy Cross -(Worchester, MA, 9-1 Teacher Ratio)
(#33 ranked Liberal Arts College, didn't get finaid package yet, Clavius Scholars Program)
I did like Holy Cross, and has a good music and party scene. The Clavius Scholars Program is a Biology Honors program. Smaller classes, more interaction with faculty, research opportunities, internships, everything I need to be a doctor. Still waiting on money</p>

<p>Colgate University - (Hamilton, NY, 9-1 Teacher Ratio)
(#17 Liberal Arts College, 29k, Benton Scholars Program)
The Benton Scholar is an unbelievable opportunity. Special programs to train me to become a global leader, plus chartered flights around the world to give speeches in other countries (From my knowledge). I do like Colgate, However, not too much money, and far from any city.</p>

<p>All colleges and scholarships</p>

<p>American Univ. - (19k)
Boston College- (27k)
Boston University-(27k)
Bowdoin College - (31k)
Brandeis Univ. (52k)
College of the holy cross- unknown
Colgate Univ. - (29k)
University of Rochester (26k)
Tufts Univ. - (unknown)
Wheaton College - (25k)
Willamette- (21k)</p>

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<p>I am sure that Colgate and Bowdoin are outstanding schools but for me personally I really dread feeling isolated several hours from any worthwhile city. I am also not a fan of upstate New York and Maine winters. I like to know I can get off campus and mix with real people once in a while in a cosmopolitan city. So that would reduce it for me to Holy Cross and Brandeis. I love the Division 1 sports at Holy Cross especially the basketball program. 25% of the students at HC are varsity athletes so it is a much more sporty school if that is an era of interest for you.</p>

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<p>Sounds like you intend to attend med school later. The wisest choice would be to go to Brandeis and take their full ride. Save your money for med school. Brandeis is a fabulous school-as are all the others. Personally, I love Bowdoin and Holy Cross</p>