Need advice deciding on college

[jabber1052]

<p>Hi, I'll be brief with the question:</p>

<p>I was accepted into Duke, Cornell, Tufts, Vassar, RIT, and the University of Rochester and waitlisted by Princeton. I opted to remain on the Princeton waitlist. </p>

<p>I will probably be studying computer science and chemistry or neuroscience (perhaps something medical in the future).</p>

<p>I'm really not sure, but I think I cut it down to Cornell, U of Rochester, Vassar. I live in New York and Duke seems quite far away. I visited once and, though I don't think I'd get homesick, I wouldn't want to make an 11.5 hour drive during break either.</p>

<p>What do you guys think? What college do you think would be best for me?</p>

[jabber1052]

<p>bump...really need help guys</p>

[warblersrule]

<p>It's up to you, but I'd seriously consider Cornell, especially since it's very strong in your areas of interest. It has a highly motivated student body, great campus, great food, etc. Vassar is an excellent school, but it's small, slanted towards females, and a bit isolated. U Rochester is a good school, but it's not on quite the same level as the other two provided the costs are the same. </p>

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@Wharf Rat

The work is very tough but not meaningless. Cornell is not a walk in the park, but Cornell graduates, especially in some fields (engineering, hotel, AEM, ILR, etc.) are among the most sought after in the country, even above many of the other ivies. Cornell students consistently gain acceptence into the most elite medical, law, and business schools. And employers constantly turn to Cornell because they are looking for motivated, well-trained individuals to lead their companies into the future. Cornell students do work hard, but they play even harder. Don't think that just because you are going to a reputable school you will be a slave to your classes. Cornell students, even in the most labor-intensive of majors, still find time to do whatever they want. On weekends, Cornell comes alive with an intensity not usually seen outside of state schools. If you think that you will be sacrificing your social life when you come here, you are in for a big surprise. From hockey games to concerts to the massive parties which draw students by the hundreds, they all find a way to blow off steam and have a great time.

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[slipper1234]

<p>Cornell is the easy choice prestige, reputation-wise among the three choices you listed. But I'd choose Duke over any of those. Honestly with gas prices so high you'll most likely be flying anyway and flights from RDU to LGA/ JFK are often cheap, non-stop, and occur often. I went to school 11.5 hrs away and visited home more often than my brother who was less than 6 hrs away.</p>

<p>Duke is great academically and more intimate than Cornell.</p>