Help in Choosing Colleges Please! (HS Junior)

<p>OK, I've visited many colleges, but I keep second guessing my "gut feelings" and such when I look at princetonreview.com ratings or when I consider possible careers. My tentative list so far is:</p>

<p>Stanford-(SCEA?-I've 2nd guess myself A LOT on this one...)
Notre Dame-(My dad's an alumnus so I've got a pretty strong hook)
Northwestern-(Best Initial gut feeling visiting campus)
UPenn-(Wharton/Huntsman Program?)
UFlorida-(Safety-Honors College and In-state)
Davidson-(Idk)
Wakeforest-(Safety)</p>

<p>I guess I would just be interested in general opinions anyone has on these schools. In describing myself, I would say I am a high academic achiever, but I don't want to be studying like crazy while I'm in college (ie: I'm ready to relax after the push through HS lol)</p>

<p>I have visited all the schools above, and I'd have to say the reason I'm in such a state of indecision is because of expectations. For example, I had thoguht I would LOVE Stanford. I built it up to be this amazing place, and then I get there and it was like, "OK, I'm at Stanford..." So I don't know.</p>

<p>Northwestern, on the other hand, blew me away because I had no expectations and I come to find it right on lake Michigan! So I'm confused!!!</p>

<p>I picked the above schools based on wanting a mix of high academics with a good social scene, Div I sports (football), predominantly residential campus, and urban/suburban location. AHHH Indecision!</p>

<p>Any input would be much appreciated!</p>

<p>I think you have a good range of colleges (although I don't know your stats) from reaches to safeties. Florida in-state is probably a good safety for you. Wake Forest and Davidson are pretty selective for safeties, but they might be safeties for you. My gut feeling is that Northwestern is the right place for you. You bonded immediately. Love at first sight. Notre Dame would be a good fit too I believe but doesn't have the urban/suburban location.</p>

<p>What will you major in?</p>

<p>Apply and see where you are admitted. Good luck.</p>