<p>I know this has been questioned throughout this board....but I really need you all's help. Should I choose a college which I will strive in (GPA wise), such as Texas A&M, or somewhere such as a liberal arts college, an example being Amherst College or Bowdoin, or something like that where I will not do as well? I have lived in Texas all my life and sort of want to leave....but I really don't want to leave if it ruins me. And I know that most of you are going to say the answer is obvious, go to the other colleges where you want to be....but I just need your input so I can sort this all before I have to start applying to colleges. Also at A&M, I think I can get like a free-ride, or somewhere near it, as opposed to a 30,000 dollar college. Thanks Yall'!</p>
<p>I am not sure how this relates to law school, other than striving for the best GPA you can attain? However, I think that is a poor way to pick an undergrad program.</p>
<p>I am from Texas....and I got out for undergrad...and now I am planning on going back for law school. Getting out can show you just how much you love Texas. </p>
<p>My advice for you is to get good grades at the school you want to go to. Then it's not a problem. If you were going for anything that didn't require a grad degree, I would say go to A&M...the Aggie network is strong in TX.</p>
<p>But, I don't really understand your reasoning of A&M or Amherst. There are much better UG schools in Texas than A&M. Why not UT or SMU or Baylor? They all have strong UG programs and good law schools. Rice is another stellar UG option in Texas.</p>
<p>Or you could apply to USC like me, get a great school, an amazing football team, and good enough grades to apply to law school back in Texas. =-)</p>
<p>thanks yall</p>
<p>please stop saying "Yall" --just kidding.</p>
<p>The answer is obvious, go to the other colleges where you want to be.</p>
<p>Seriously, while getting the higher GPA may be better from a purely strategic standpoint, college is too important to waste on simply being a numbers-grubber, in my opinion. Go somewhere where you'll be intellectually stimulated and challenged, and get away from home for a few years. Spread your intellectual horizons. You'll probably better develop LSAT and law school skills, and there's no reason you have to do poorly. </p>
<p>Whether it's worth the extra cost is up to you. </p>
<p>Finally, I hate to be a nit-picker, but I do you mean "thrive" instead of "strive"? Or do you mean you WONT have to strive there? Just wouldn't want you making a mistake on an essay.</p>