It's April 30th...I NEED YOUR HELP!!!

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<p>I recently posted a thread like this a few weeks back, but I find myself in the same situation with new information and I would like to try to get more opinions. The decision due date (May 1st) is TOMORROW and I feel really lost and unsure about this whole thing. I apologize if this gets a little lengthy.</p>

<p>I have been accepted to two really good universities.
1) University of Washington (Ranked #42 on USNWR)
Location: Seattle, Washington
2) Emory University (Ranked #17 on USNWR)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia</p>

<p>Now, I have received enough financial aid to cover the estimated cost of attendance for each school. For University of Washington, I received all grants(no loans or work study) and for Emory I received all grants and work study (no loans). This means that I can attend either school practically for free and would only have to worry about personal expenses and maybe a few fees that might not be covered (not sure).</p>

<p>University of Washington:
Pros- Closer to home(only about 4 hours away), Closer to my friends (first real friends that I have ever had), lots of options for majors/classes.
Cons- Bad weather (I don't like the rain), huge classes (sometimes 200+), not all classes are taught by professors.
Unsure- Size: 20,000+ undergrads, runs on a quarter system</p>

<p>Emory University:
Pretty much the opposite of U-Dub's stuff (except the class/major selection, they are both good in that area).</p>

<p>I really don't know how the size of the school will affect me. I can't decide which I would prefer. </p>

<p>As far as a major goes, both schools have great options and programs. I currently don't know what I want to do in life or what I want to major in. I am looking to explore those options in college, so I'm looking for somewhere with a wide variety of opportunities.</p>

<p>I am faced with a unique situation. You see, U-Dub is closer to my mother/friends. However, Emory is closer to my father and the rest of my family as they live in Alabama. But I have never really been on my own before and the thought of it really scares me. </p>

<p>The huge question I am facing: Is the education/prestige I would get at Emory worth the huge leap it would require to move across the country away from EVERYTHING I know?</p>

<p>I haven't been able to visit either of the school's but I am driving up to U-dub tomorrow. Emory is too far away and we cannot afford the airfare.</p>

<p>I can't think of anything else right now, but I know there are a billion other things to consider. I would greatly appreciate any opinions, input, and advice that you would be willing to share. Also, if you can think of some aspects that would help in the decision that are not as common, that would be great too. Thanks for taking the time to read this and for all of your wonderful advice!!</p>

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<p>Wrong forum, post this in search & selection</p>

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<p>i don't think emory is anymore prestigious than university of washington even though its # 17 on usnews. both schools are prestigious in their own respective region. emory is probably herald as harvard in the south; whereas, washington can be thought of as the top school to get into in the northwest, and at the same time, noone there would know where and what is emory. in terms of job prospectives after college, if you want to live in the northwest then washington would probably be a better choice. if you want to live in the south then emory is probably a better choice. in terms of grad school admission, both schools are highly respected.</p>

<p>the only way i see emory as outright better than washington is its business school, but then again the only case where i see that will be helpful is if you are going for an ibanking job. i also don't know if ibanks recruit there.</p>

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<p>Emory is without a doubt the more prestigious university, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's where you should go.</p>

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<p>i go to UW. it's a pretty good school overall. the campus is beautiful, though it can be overwhelmingly huge. i don't really like the quarter system either, and it's true most of the intro courses are taught by grad students, not profs. but the profs generally teach the higher level courses. i think most of the departments are pretty good over here. It's known well for their computer science program, engineering programs, etc. Their grad school is pretty good, and even though you work with TAs, most are pretty decent enough. But I guess another thing I dislike is how the school is so cheap. we have to pay for hot water! and they won't let me have salad dressing without paying 19 cents for a little container! but that can probably happen everywhere. their dorms are pretty bad too. ask me any questions about UW if you have any. I don't know much about Emory though.</p>