Desperately need help decided between colleges

College Search & Selection
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<p>So, I have been admitted to three of my choices for college, and I am THRILLED with all of them. I love all of them (with FA and school/major):</p>

<p>American University: School of International Service: $10,000/yr Dean Scholarship
St. Olaf: Study Unknown: $6,000/yr Service Scholarship
U of Minn TC: Carleson School of Management, Accounting/Finance: Unknown</p>

<p>I honestly would love all of them. I want to go to all three. I have visited all three too. Any pros cons? Any comments. ANY FEEDBACK would be amazingly awesome! Thanks everyone!</p>

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<p>do you know what you want to study? that could make a big difference, since the schools you’re looking at seem to have different strengths in different areas, especially since you applied to different programs. i’m only familiar with american, so i’d say if you want to be involved in politics that’s probably the best choice since it’s in dc. if you’re not sure about that, then i don’t know…if by may 1st you don’t have a clear 1st choice and you’d be happy at any of them, then it would probably make sense to go with the cheapest, just so you get the best deal. sorry i wasn’t able to help anymore than that, and i wish you luck in figuring out what’s right for you! :)</p>

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<p>While American and St. Olaf are fine institutions, I would not pass on Minnesota, it is an outstanding university.</p>

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<p>Have you sat down to talk with your parents about how they expect you to pay for your education? Until you know how much they can afford, how they feel about you taking on a lot of student loans, and what your complete financial aid package is at each of these institutions, you can’t make any decisions.</p>

<p>Visit the Financial Aid Forum for ideas on how to compare your scholarship and need-based aid packages.</p>

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<p>These are three very different schools:
small, medium, or large;
public or private;
liberal arts college, undergrad-focused university or enormous research institution;
rural vs. major city;
International Service vs. Finance vs. TBA. </p>

<p>If you can decide your priorities on each of the criteria above, that should help you find whether you lean toward one school over the others. Then, be sure you can afford it - if not, start adjusting those priorities.</p>