<p>If you had the choice would you go to Baylor, A&M, TCU, or SMU? Why?</p>
<p>SMU because it’s home to the Hillel of Dallas. Given that you’re also considering Baylor and Texas Christian University I presume my desire for a larger Jewish population doesn’t apply to you, so therefore, you should list why you’re considering those schools. What do you want out of a college? Are there any majors you’re considering, any size school you want? Do you want a more religious college, one with big school spirit, one with a good diversity of people, and/or active Greek scene? Do you prefer urban campuses or more isolated ones? Any other factors I forgot to list that you’d like out of a college? </p>
<p>Most importantly, can you afford all of those schools? If not, how much will each cost you? If you’re not sure what you can afford, ask your parents.</p>
<p>Cost constraints? Net price at each school? Possible majors?</p>
<p>Note that you have three religious schools of different religions on your list. If you are religious, is your religion any of the three?</p>
<p>All are good schools - try to figure out which is the best fit for you. </p>
<p>Negatives - A&M is very big. Baylor is in Waco (my daughter did not like Waco). TCU is very expensive for its academic reputation. SMU still seems to have a disproportionate number of rich kids, and is very expensive.</p>
<p>Positives - A&M is an excellent value for its academic reputation, and does a great job of making a big school feel small and friendly. Baylor is a good value for its reputation and average class size. TCU is in a great location with a terrific mix of academics, sports and social life. SMU has been pouring money into its facilities, and has numerous up and coming departments and is in a great urban location.</p>
<p>I would go to A&M or Trinity (depending on the financial aid Trinity offers) assuming you cannot get into Rice.</p>
<p>SMU is the best education.</p>