Cornell v Berkeley v Texas with Dean's Honors - no financial aid

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi. I'm a student from India looking to major in Physics and then go for Grad school. I've been offered admission in these three colleges and I'm completely confused about which I should attend. Most of what I know comes from reputation and a couple of friends who have been to these colleges. So I don't really know enough to make a decision. Could someone give me any information that could help? </p>

<p>Also I have not been offered any financial aid in either of these universities so that is also a major consideration in the college I would ultimately choose.</p>

<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.</p>

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<p>what does a dean’s honors from texas means? if it’s money, then take texas’ offer. oif not go for Berkeley.</p>

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<p>If you cannot pay for the school, you will not get your student visa. It is OK to choose the least expensive one. Take into account all expenses - travel, books, a full winter wardrobe for Cornell, etc. You can get into excellent graduate schools from any of these universities.</p>

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<p>None of these will be cheap.</p>

<p>I would go with UT. It’s the least expensive, the physics department is outstanding, and I’ve heard great things about the Dean’s Scholars program.</p>

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<p>It’s not like UT out-of-state is any cheaper than Cornell or Berkeley out of state. Did the OP get money from Texas?</p>

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<p>No money from any of the schools. Is Cornell much more expensive than Berkeley?</p>

<p>The Dean’s scholars is basically a more selective program which allows me easier access to research opportunities.</p>

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<p>UTexas is about $42k COA</p>

<p>The other two schools have about $50k+ COA</p>

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<p>Thanks for the help. </p>

<p>Also, I’ve been wait-listed at U chicago. Now, I’ve heard that the Physics program at Chicago is brilliant. If I get accepted there, does it make a difference?</p>

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<p>You should definitely go to Chicago if you get in.</p>

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<p>If you have the money for Chicago (and the winters there are colder than the winters at Cornell), it may be the best program of all of these. However, the question that you have to answer is just exactly how much you can afford. If Texas is the least expensive, and you are in the scholars program, it probably is your best option.</p>