<p>Ok, well i'm only a junior and i'm starting to think about colleges. My stats are pretty solid (check <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northwestern-university/484242-i-am-only-applying-northwestern.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northwestern-university/484242-i-am-only-applying-northwestern.html</a> thread) and i think i have a good chance to get into Northwestern early decision with around $10,000 in student loans at the end of college. On the other hand, Ohio State (honors) is practically a shoe in and i will hopefully be national merit finalist (PSAT 230) which will cover all costs and give me a stipend of $4500 even though i dont really need it.</p>
<p>Well, the problem is, as of now i want to be an actuary where school prestige has zero effect on job placement but at the same time, i still want the option to maybe get into the consulting/ibanking field where going to a top school like Northwestern is practically necessary. Also, becoming an actuary is not an easy feat so if i do decide to OSU and dont pass actuary exams then i'm screwed. Well not really but i would have been better off if i went to Northwestern.</p>
<p>I would rather go to Northwestern, but i dont want to burden my parents with paying off college fees when they dont need to. Also I am may (highly unlikely) go to grad school.</p>
<p>BTW, I plan to double major in with industrial engineering and OSU is ranked around 15 while Northwestern is 7. Will that make a difference.</p>
<p>And is there a lot of segragation at Northwestern because as an asian male i have white, black, oriental, latino, and asian friends and i want to keep it that way.</p>
<p>I know this is a pretty long post and you guys are probably busy advising seniors on which college so i understand if i dont get responses. But responses will be grateful :). </p>
<p>Thanks for reading!</p>