<p>College is more than just a means to an end!</p>
<p>It’s not just about what path can get you the MD the quickest, cheapest, and with the least amount of work put in.</p>
<p>The OP made a very coherent + convincing argument that going to Brown would be a great choice because he could pursue a passion in art, learn a ton of neurosci, and not have to worry about med school. To me, that kind of analysis far more important than “oh you’ll be in school for 1 less year” or anything like that.</p>
<p>If the OP would have a miserable (or at least, significantly inferior time) at USC, Brown or Harvard… then it may be worth ruling that school out, even if it costs less, or is quicker, or less stressful than the others.</p>