<p>So basically my three "target" schools are Maryland, Ohio St., and Penn State. The rest of my list is Michigan (reach), Wisconsin (sort of reach), and Michigan State (safety).</p>
<p>I have visited Maryland. Loved the campus, I love DC. I like that they have decent sports with a lot of pride, obviously doesn't compare to the other to.</p>
<p>Some things I am looking for: I am probably going to join a frat in college. I am looking for a "bro" lifestyle in college (played lax in high school, preppy style, partying, etc.), so if someone could compare this at the three schools (and the others on my list) that would be awesome. Basically, I like the bro/frat culture at some of the more southern schools (UVa, Clemson, Georgia) I just want to stay more northern (Big 10 schools). I am from CT.</p>
<p>Also, what are the more "bro"/preppy frats at these schools?</p>
<p>How is the student life compared for these?</p>
<p>Also, comparison of academics at these schools for finance major, potentially political science/ history minor. I have a feeling UMD, OSU, and PSU have very similar academics, but an inside take would be great.</p>
<p>Anyway, thanks for the help. I'm hoping to visit OSU and PSU but I want a good sense of how I will fit in at the schools.</p>
<p>PS I have heard before that at these big schools, you can always find a group like yourself. I get that, but I am curious about the student bodies as a whole as well.</p>