Emory or Tulane. but with a twist

Colleges and Universities A-Z Emory University
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<p>Hello, I am debating between Emory or Tulane</p>

<p>I received $24,000 a year merit scholarship to Tulane but no money from Emory.</p>

<p>Anyways, my situation does not really revolve around money. My parents are both professionals and I am upper-middle class. If this were a year earlier, I would definitely be going to Emory no question. However, because of the economic recession and stock market my parents have lost 50% of my college savings. </p>

<p>I guess my question is should I go with Tulane because of the money, even though my parents can afford Emory? </p>

<p>I have been recruited for a sport at Emory which is division III. my sport would take up most of my time. If I went to Tulane I could maybe walk on to the team but it would be much more rigorous. </p>

<p>For me, academics come first. I like having fun, but my education is my first priority. I am slightly worried that if I went to Tulane I would get distracted and party too much. On the other hand, at Emory I might not have as much fun and just study all the time.</p>

<p>I liked both schools. I felt a bit more at home at Tulane but that may be because I spent longer there. At Emory I felt it was a bit more intimidating.</p>

<p>I also want to go to grad school. Either medical school or law school. If I went to Tulane I would have enough money saved for me to go to grad school without any debts. However if I went to Emory I would have some debts by the time I finished grad school.</p>

<p>What do you think I should do, Emory or Tulane?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>You will not study all the time at Emory, trust me. There is a very active social scene (in and out of the fraternities).</p>

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<p>“I felt a bit more at home at Tulane”</p>

<p>i think that was the most important part of your post… go where you feel the fit is best</p>

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<p>If your parents can afford it, then go by whatever school you feel best at. Emory has Atlanta so there will always be something to do, but if you like Tulane more, go there. If money is not really factor make your decision based on other attributes of each.</p>

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<p>thanks for all the responses! i have chosen Emory. it is a better fit for me.</p>

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<p>Congratulations!</p>

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<p>Congrats on choosing Emory! I go to Emory, and my younger sister goes to Tulane, so although Tulane is a <em>great</em> school & maybe I’m biased, but I think you made a good choice :)</p>