<p>So, now that all my decisions came in I am faced with a troubling choice between these three schools. Thus, I would appreciate any input anyone might have for me considering the following...</p>
<p>I am interested in biology/neuroscience/biomedical engineering as a primary focus but I would also like to pursue writing and art history as secondary points of interest.</p>
<p>I want to be involved in athletics (swim, water polo) but in the mildest sense of the word.
Further, I am a crappy, but oh-so-passionate musician so any opportunities to take easily accessible private lessons or get involved somehow would be dearly treasured by me.</p>
<p>I'm visiting all these schools pretty soon but honestly I suck with first impressions-- I tend to misjudge and misinterpret the big picture due to details at times so any eye opening/profound commentary will be greatly appreciated :).</p>
<p>Williams has an outstanding art history program, and given the small sizes of the composition classes there and the possibility of tutorials with writers-in-residence, you’ve got the best resources and support to complement your primary pre-med interests.</p>
<p>Williams is a sporty college, so you should feel comfortable getting involved in intramurals, and given Williams’ size, you should have no trouble arranging lessons with the College’s instructors. I know Amherst subsidizes private music lessons for students on financial aid–I don’t know if Williams does that, but do ask if you qualify for need-based aid.</p>
<p>Williams and Dartmouth are the two schools you should look at most carefully given your interests and demands.</p>
<p>I think you will have more opportunities at Cornell, academically and musically. Cornell recently invested $400 million in Life Sciences. Contact the music department about private lessons.</p>