<p>So which way to go?? Probably pre-med biological sciences and interested in research, semester abroad, volunteering and good time college experience.
ANY insights to help make it easier would be great.....</p>
<p>My college choice came down to Northwestern and UVa, too, and I’m going with Northwestern 
It has the ideal location in my opinion, whereas Cornell is pretty much campus and college town and that’s it. My sister goes to Cornell and loves it, but she’s really gotten into outdoor activities (snowboarding, horseback riding, waterskiing) since the city is so rural and boring. She’s majoring in materials science and engineering and has had some fantastic research opportunities. I can’t say much about UVa; I never really researched it that thoroughly. You’ve got some amazing choices there! Any of those schools would be great!</p>