Hello everyone. I’m currently a senior in high school and need help deciding which college to choose. I have narrowed it down to my top 3 choices: College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, Denison in Ohio, and St. Olaf in Minnesota. I like all of the schools for different reasons. I’m a legacy at Holy Cross and I think I would do well there. I like the Jesuit values and more conservative views. However, it’s far away from home. I haven’t visited Denison yet but will be there in 2 weeks for an accepted students event. I know that Denison is a good school and more prep schools are sending their students there. I was awarded the Deans Scholarship which totals to $106,000 over my 4 years there. St. Olaf is close to home and I am familiar with the campus. I think the academics are strong there and it seems that the student body is happy. I also got a nice scholarship from there.
I am looking for a school that has a strong reputation and is well respected. I am planning to double major in economics and political science. I hope to go to law school in the future. I am a very hardworking student and have a 4.0 UW GPA and a 4.7 W GPA. I want to be in an environment where people are willing to work hard but are also not so competitive where it feels cut throat. I do not play a sport but will plan to get involved in debate, student government, and maybe the student newspaper.
Thanks so much for any comments! I am very conflicted on which one to choose.