<p>So, I was accepted into both Pomona and Mcgill, and I was hoping for some feedback. I'm certain that I will study math, and I want to go to Pomona, but the 'issue' is that my tuition at Mcgill would be free, and Pomona would cost about 25000 dollars per year. I would just like to say that I am legitimately good at math (I've taken about 7 courses at PSU, including Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis, etc.), so it's very important for me to go where I would get the best math education, while still considering money.
Other schools that I can potentially consider are Amherst and NYU, which both would cost about 30000.</p>
<p>Can your family afford to pay $100,000 over four years??? Or are you willing to take on $100,000 in debt??? The latter will hurt you a lot after graduation.</p>
<p>Pomona and McGill are polar opposites in terms of environment. McGill is large and urban. Pomona is small and college town. What type of environment do you want? Is it worth the price difference for the LAC experience?</p>
<p>You would get a good undergraduate education at both schools. Your out of classroom experience at McGill would be more enriching, albeit more frigid.</p>
<p>I got offers from both schools too. and without even thinking, I chose Pomona over McGill.</p>
<p>the class size at McGill is just too big…</p>
<p>OP:</p>
<p>Since you only posted this question on the Pomona thread and not the McGill thread, I feel that you have already decided on Pomona and are just looking for reinforcement for you decision from Pomona students. Good luck.</p>
<p>I actually just accepted the offer at Mcgill. I guess the intro classes are big, penn state probably has even bigger ones, but it really doesn’t matter to me. I even didn’t mind the intro classes I took at psu. Obviously, the courses that are actually important, the advanced ones, will be small no matter what college they’re at. </p>
<p>And to tomofboston, I was actually very excited by both environments are Pomona and Mcgill. Pomona seemed to have a sort of intimate, friendly (and sunny) environment. I actually visited Montreal, and I loved the very energetic feeling that a big city gives. Plus, it’s close to so many great ski areas (which is very important to me, haha). I dunno if you agree, but Montreal felt kind of like a Parisian New York, without the tall buildings. And either way, who wants to graduate with 100000 dollars in debt? I know I certainly don’t</p>
<p>Good choice!! McGill and Montreal offer a lot. As long as you are a motivated, self starting person, you will find great opportunities in Montreal. The $100,000 you save can be used for grad school if that is your goal.</p>
<p>Pomona is great, but definitely not worth $100,000 in debt in my opinion. good choice :)</p>