<p>So I have been blessed with the ability to decide between these 3 awesome schools. Quickly, because this post could get long, I am from NJ and am interested in business/econ and am leaning towards consulting. I do not know much about IBanking and all that stuff, hope to learn more in college, but working 110 hour weeks doesn't really appeal to me all that much, although I'm still open to anything. </p>
<p>Money will be a bit of a factor, but my dad still has to file taxes so I don't have Fin Aid yet, and likely won't for a while.</p>
<p>Anyway, I was just wondering what thoughts you guys may have on any or all of these schools and why you choose one school over another. I have visited NU and will be visiting GU again. I love the DC and Chicago area, but I am not a huge fan of the cold. Still yet to visit Ann Arbor - not sure if I will be able to. These 3 schools seem so similar in so many ways that it's making this a bitterly sweet decision. IE both have top sports, academics, internship opportunities, great locations, etc. </p>
<p>I really appreciate any input you guys may have! Thanks in advance!!!</p>
<p>PS, I have posted this in the other forums as well!</p>
<p>I have been pre-admitted to UMich Ross as well, and I am waiting for MBS notification. My brother is in the Ross school now (a sophomore) and he loves it. He tells me the thing he loves is the interaction between students and teacher on a collaborative level. He did also tell me that, although he did not get in pre-admitted, that B students are seen and considered above the rest of the school (except the COE kids), which I noticed and thought was weird when I went to stay with my brother three weeks ago. I really Like UMich, but I still like MBS better. Also the weather in DC is a lot better. When it comes to ranking most of these schools are basically on the same level. Some ranks put Ross ahead of NW/MBS, or vice a versa. UMich has a much bigger sports presence, but NW and Gu definitely have a much more scholar like feel to it. If I get into MBS I will most likely due to how I like the feel a little better, but I would not consider ending up at Ross as a bad thing at all. Also for finance MBS is now ranked #1(source: <a href=“Bloomberg - Are you a robot?”>Bloomberg - Are you a robot?). I hope this helps, I myself have to make this decision, excluding NW and replacing it with NYU Stern. </p>
<p>Briefly: UMich is a big state school in what is in many ways a quintessential college town. Northwestern is pretty big by private school standards, but by no means huge, and is located in a suburb of one of the country’s biggest and densest cities. Georgetown is medium-sized, by private school standards, and is located in a historic neighborhood quite close to the center of DC (you could walk from the front gates to the White House in about half an hour), which is one of the nation’s fastest-growing urban regions and is very dynamic, but does not have the skyscrapers or the level of density of central Chicago.</p>
<p>Usually, my first piece of advice to people is to visualize themselves in each of the environments they’re considering and imagine how that feels/fits. First and foremost, you’re going to be living in this place for 3-4 years, so you want to be in an environment that you enjoy. That’s not to say that it’s necessarily the most important variable - I adore DC, but if my choice was between American and Dartmouth, I’d take a few years in Hanover. Still, in the case of Northwestern and especially Georgetown, the urban location and the associated opportunities are a huge part of their draw.</p>
<p>RobSchneider - yea my thoughts were that all 3 of these schools are basically ranked evenly, and I should go by fit.</p>
<p>dzleprechaun - Thanks for the weather comparison thing. Always wanted to find a website that would do that! And I guess my problem is, I feel like I’m the type of person who would adapt to whatever environment I am in anyway. Like I applied to and loved Dartmouth, but applied ED to Penn - obviously the 2 are extremely different. Hopefully when I go for the open house at GU, I will get a better feel for the people. I am Jewish, and want to make sure the Jesuit stuff isn’t too over bearing</p>
<p>AdamM14, we just got back from GAAP weekend for EA students and I can say with certainty that the “Jesuit stuff” is not overwhelming. Though Georgetown is a Catholic institution, one of its’s founding principles is religious inclusion and diversity. The school welcomes it as a way to foster dialogue and understanding between different religions. Yes, there are Jesuits at the school, but they won’t be trying to convert anybody! What you will benefit from, however, is the fact that they are a group of people who have dedicated their lives to teaching; in that regard, you may very well find them to be some of your best professors. My son will be attending SFS in the fall and I am an alumni of MSB, so I have some first hand experience to back this up! You should try to attend one of the upcoming RD GAAP weekends and listen to what they say; I’m sure you will find it valuable. Good luck in your decision!</p>