<p>Hey guys, I'd appreciate some help or random info you might have to help me in my decision. This is going to be a long post because I want to put my thinking into words, but I'd really appreciate feedback.</p>
<p>First off, I got waitlisted at Wharton, so I'm going to stay on that waitlist and hope I get in. If not, I need to choose the school I'll be attending otherwise.</p>
<p>Colleges I got into:
Uchicago
Preferred Admission to Ross at UMich
UVA
WashU
Rice
Emory
Babson</p>
<p>Now, right off the bat, let me tell you that money is NOT A FACTOR. </p>
<p>A bit about me:
I'm an Indian male in Chicago. I never was into partying, drinking, yada yada. I know people change in college, but that's just the kind of person I am right now at the end of high school. That being said, I do love sports, and as my name suggests, I'm a huge fan of basketball. I don't feel comfortable in a big school. I'd much rather create close-knit bonds with friends because I'm more of an introvert and not a huge socializer. I'd also like to be able to feel like I'm in an intellectual environment, but still be able to discuss things like sports. </p>
<p>Another little factor. While I think I want to do business right now, that's not set in stone completely. I also enjoyed taking philosophy, econ, and math classes in high school.</p>
<p>My thoughts on the schools:
UChicago - I heard this is a pressure cooker. I want to be able to relax a BIT after a grueling high school, and I feel like this is going to be worse. While it may seem to fit my personality, I'm not "quirky" like most people there, and I do want a social life, just not one centered around parties.</p>
<p>UMich - From what I understand, Ross is the best business school on this list. I visited the building, and I liked it a lot. However, UMich is huge, and I feel like I'll get lost in the system. Does anyone know if there is like a separate Ross community? Also, their social life seems predicated around partying and this "rah rah" type of atmosphere, which doesn't seem like my thing. Lots of people who get in aren't that smart compared to the other schools from what I understand.</p>
<p>UVA - Not quite as big as UMich, but still big. Very comparable to UMich, except the B School isn't as good (from what I hear), isn't guaranteed like my PA to Ross, but still feels more intellectually stimulating than UMich.</p>
<p>WashU - Not really sure about this one. I could use info and help here. I don't think Olin is ranked very highly, and WashU seems very bland to me. </p>
<p>Emory - Seems similar to WashU to me. The B School isn't taken very seriously from what I hear despite rankings. Seems very balanced, but their focus on community service and environmental protection isn't in line with my passions.</p>
<p>Bason- Great for entrepreneurship, but seems very specialized. Other than business, I feel like I won't get much out of it. Also seems like a mediocre option.</p>
<p>Rice - Might be too small (same size as high school). Seems like a good college, but from what I understand, job opportunities only for southern businesses. Apparently, a good place if I want to stay in the South, which I don't think I want to do.</p>
<p>This of course is my thought process. I'd really appreciate ANYTHING about these schools, especially about the things I highlighted as factors.</p>
<p>I didn't talk about weather, housing, food, etc. because I don't know much about that. While this may not influence my final decision, if someone has something that they really think is important, please mention it.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance, I appreciate the help!</p>