I am torn between two colleges and have very limited time to pick one. Both have different things about them that I love but also things that I don’t like. HELP
School A:
Pros: It has better academics. It’s cheaper. It’s much closer to home. Greek life isn’t as big which I like. It’s in the mountains so there’s hiking. The students overall are smarter and seem cooler. It is more diverse. I also have found a roommate there already and think we would be good friends.
Cons: Don’t like the campus at all. Don’t feel much pride for the school. It’s cold. It’s where a ton of other people from my high school are going but I sort of want to be different.
School B:
Pros: Favorite campus ever. Warm. In the south. Awesome school spirit. Feel a lot of pride for the school. Honors College there. A fresh start.
Cons: Pretty much have to do Greek life if I go because it’s so big there. Pretty far from home. Not as good of a school academically. Less diverse.
What specifically about greek life do you not enjoy? There could possibly be academic type sororities/frats at school B if that’s more to your liking. You really seem to like school B, and if you can’t see yourself living at school A for four years, then I don’t think school A should remain in your options.
I’m not against Greek life at all. I just like that at school A if I don’t feel like doing it I won’t feel pressured into it. Rushing is also in the spring there so I would have more time to decide.
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I would recommend A. And I would say that at college, your high school classmates will not have to factor into your life at all. It sounds like that is a big negative for you, and my guess is that it’ll be a non-issue.
@jordanmanderson You don’t say how much cheaper is School A. Did you apply for financial aid so that you can borrow up to $27,500 in federal loans for the four years ($5,500, 6,500, 7,500, 7,500)? If school B is affordable for your family —meaning that the cost difference is equal to or less than $27,500, or if your parents have sufficient savings/cash and/or income stream to pay for school B without any sacrifices or hardship , then I would say go to school B because that’s where you want to go. My only caveat is whether the specific academic program you want to major in (not just the school’s overall academic reputation) is decent enough that it will provide you with the knowledge and skills and resources to be able to secure internships, jobs upon graduation, and to get you where you want to go? If you’ve answered yes to each of the above questions, then go to school B and have a great time. Otherwise, my vote is School A because the pros you list are good and the cons don’t seem so bad that you can’t get used to the campus and school.
It would be helpful to know the two schools. Nevertheless, it seems clear that you want to attend option B.
In my opinion, since you have been admitted to the Honors College at Option B, then that is the better option for you. With admission to a large Southern public university honors college, you essentially get two schools for the price of one. Go & enjoy the best of both worlds !
Why do you feel that you “have to” rush at School B? If it’s a big school, then even if sororities are popular, there will be plenty of students who don’t join sororities.