<p>I've read all the Uchicago and NU threads, but I am still torn on which school to go to, because I feel like I could fit in at either one. Given this quick list about me, which school would you pick?</p>
<ul>
<li>I am very interested in classes like econ/poli sci/philosophy/literature</li>
<li>I like learning, but I hate school sometimes</li>
<li>I am a competitive person</li>
<li>Science bores me</li>
<li>I want to party a lot in college</li>
<li>I like to think a lot</li>
<li>I'm a city person, so I would like to go to Chicago a lot for shopping/theatre/food/etc</li>
<li>The girls at Uchicago are a turnoff. I don't like the fact that people at Chicago told me that the girls are generally "uglier" and that they(girls and guys) have lowered their standards since coming to UofC</li>
<li>I am into fashion/style/art/music</li>
<li>I want to eventually work in a business field, perhaps in Wallstreet one day</li>
<li>I don't know whether I want to go to grad school, but am leaning towards no</li>
<li>Sports are not a big factor for me. I would be able to run on Chicago's XC/track team, i dont know about NU</li>
</ul>
<p>so given that list list where would you go if you were me? Chicago or Northwestern?? I'll think of more facts if i think they're pertinent.</p>
<p>Northwestern sounds like a better fit EXCEPT (and this is huge in my mind) the opportunity to run for UChicago. If running is important to you and Coach Hall recruited you, you should grab the opportunity. It is a great program and he is an outstanding coach.</p>
<p>I was recruited by Coach Hall. I would think my profile would seem more Chicago-esque. I think intellectually I am more Uchicago. Socially, I would fit in more at NU. tough choice...</p>
<p>From your list, I'd say the social aspect is more NU, while the Wall Street & Running aspects are more UChi. You have to decide which is more important to you.</p>
<p>For one, this is where you will be spending the next four years of your life. If the social aspect is crucial to you, choose NU. It's not as though you can't get recruited from NU for Wall Street.</p>
<p>But, if you'd rather run and have an easier time being recruited (which would effectively determine the next 50 years of your life) then choose UChi. It's not as though you won't have fun at Chicago. </p>
<p>If I were you, I'd pick NU. The running aspect is a small feature of your life. You aren't planning to run in the Olympics I'm suspecting so school and your future would be superior to competitively running. Also, I think while U Chicago is probably better for you getting recruited, you still have a solid shot to make it to WS in your future. </p>
<p>Does money play a factor? If it does, go with whichever is cheaper.</p>
<p>i am not sure why you are torn about this decision. Given your description of your personalities, NU fits you much better than UChicago does. UChicago won't have the parties, sports, or other general good social activities that NU has. Go w/ NU, if you go to UChicago, you might end up being miserable.</p>
<p>I'd go with Chicago. Its a college, therefore it will have plenty of parties. And you can't stereotype a whole college with having ugly girls. You get a new fresh class every year, so you can't use an old generalization.</p>
<p>"I am into fashion, style, arts & music." Columbia, NYU & USC come to mind. "I want to party a lot." Neither Northwestern nor Chicago comes to mind. "I'm a city person..." who wants "...to work on Wall St. one day." Columbia, NYU & Fordham come to mind. Other than for the "city person" part, Colgate University is a match for you. Also, the University of Miami might meet several of your interests.</p>
<p>Northwestern. You would probably do fine at either, but I think that NU has more swing, style, and smoothness to it overall. I have some friends at NU who are quite intellectual as well, so I think you'd be able to find your crowd. </p>
<p>While I happen to think that beautiful people litter Chicago's campus, I certainly didn't come here because of them. And also while there are parties, I also didn't come because of them. Your ambivalence towards academics (something I share with you) plus your competitive drive (something I don't) could be a nasty combo at Chicago-- you're going to want A's, but you're not going to want to put in the means to get them.</p>