Michigan? Northwestern? Debating, and in need of wise ones

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm accepted to U Maryland (full ride state school), U Michigan (in-state tuition because father lives there), Northwestern, WashU in St. Louis, and BostonU. </p>

<p>My interests are in psych and theater (notably Shakespeare). While Northwestern is known for theater, its program isn't too flexible in the case that I'd like to just minor and still take acting classes. </p>

<p>I've been admitted to the honors programs at Maryland, Michigan, and Boston.</p>

<p>I don't really drink or use drugs, and I have little interest in frats. I'm still very social, of course, but I need common alternatives to the typical college nightlife.</p>

<p>I'm worried Michigan will be too gray, in terms of weather. (Cold, as one can see by my options, isn't something I'm too afraid of. Just consistently overcast days.) </p>

<p>Weighting everything from academics to school spirit to extracurriculars, does anyone have advice?</p>

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<p>Go to Michigan. Top 2-3 psych dept. and good theater program. It’s gray in Chicago too!</p>

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<p>Michigan. They do get some sun, it is not like it’s East Lansing.</p>

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<p>Definitely Michigan.</p>

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<p>What does the cost look like for each?</p>

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<p>I get instate tuition at Michigan, and am appealing aid at Northwestern, Boston, and WashU. </p>

<p>I feel a little bad not considering a full ride to slightly warmer and sunnier Maryland. Of course it’s not as good a school, but… it’s free… </p>

<p>Also, anyone know anything on the Shakespeare front?</p>

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<p>full ride to Maryland…Go Terps!</p>

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<p>Definitely Maryland because I know someone who turned down Stanford to go to UMCP for free. It’s an incredible school and only slightly worse than Michigan.</p>

<p>Besides, if you care about the quality of the school, Northwestern and Wash U easily trump Michigan.</p>

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<p>Any other comments?</p>

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<p>A full ride at Maryland is nothing to sneeze at. I would seriously consider it, in fact I would probably go it pending better offers elsewhere. BTW I would opt for NU over WUSTL.</p>

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<p>Also BU does not belong in this conversation.</p>

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<p>Can you guys please explain your answers more? Why shouldn’t I consider BU? What’s good about Maryland?</p>

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<p>I agree, forget BU. Because it’s not that good a school and it’s expensive. You can get more prestige (and a better college atmosphere) at any of a number of other schools you have on your list. In my opinion, these would be my choices in order.

  1. UMich (VERY famous, prestigious, good school, not too much $)
  2. UMaryland (perfectly respectable, free! (you can put that on your resume, too, probably, might give you the financial freedom to do great internships, etc., not too far from DC, more great opportunities).
  3. Northwestern, WashU in St. Louis, (a tie)(expensive, don’t give you anything UMich doesn’t)
  4. BostonU</p>
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<p>At NWern, the theatre program is a B.A. (leaving you plenty of room in the curriculum for other coursework) and there are more performing opportunities each year - in and out of the department - than at any school in the country. At Michigan, the program is a conservatory-style BFA, by audition only, all-consuming, for a handful of participants from throughout the nation who plan to take their degrees directly to Broadway after graduation.</p>

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<p>I took Shakespeare I and II while at Michigan. Both classes were large (35-45 students), but awesome. We covered 30 of Shakespeare’s 37 plays. Shakespeare I was taught by professor Brater. His emphasis was drama rather than literature. I had the privilege of taking Shakespeare II with professor Williams, who was, in my opinion, the finest professor I had while at Michigan. Unfortunately, I don’t think Williams is still teaching, but the man was truly special. </p>

<p>I would recommend Michigan if cost is not an issue and Maryland if money is very tight.</p>

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<p>Actually, Michigan has a BFA, a BTA and a BA in theater.</p>

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<p>So, if my aid package is appealed at Northwestern, I should go there, but if not, don blue and maize?</p>

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<p>Logically, what theatre program are you looking at for UMich? I was admitted to both NU and UMich for theatre (BFA Theatre Design & Production) and eventually chose Michigan. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a PM and I’ll try my best to answer them!</p>

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<p>I messaged you, but didn’t get a reply…</p>