<p>Regretting Committing to Princeton? PLEASE HELP </p>
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<p>So up till the very last minute last night, I was deciding between Princeton and Yale. I am going to be a math major, and ultimately I decided on Princeton because of its math department. </p>
<p>HOWEVER
I am slightly socially awkward, nerdy, and introverted, and I am afraid that I will not fit into the culture at Princeton very well. I've read that it's a little more snobbish and cliquish than Yale, and the interactions on the Street are very homogeneous and contain a high amount of people who are "social climbers".</p>
<p>I am now starting to regret my decision and I feel like I should have gone to Yale where I perhaps might fit in better socially.</p>
<p>Is there anyway to call Yale up and ask if I can still commit? And can I call Princeton and tell them I don't want to go anymore?</p>
<p>Don’t look back. You’ll drive yourself crazy. Yale and Princeton are much more alike than they are different, and Princeton has a great math program.</p>
<p>I posted the below on your Princeton thread. </p>
<p>@atomicproperty: Take a deep breath and consider the reasons you choose Princeton in the first place. After really giving it some thought, if you still feel that Yale would be a better choice, then call Yale and see if they will take you back. It’s not unheard for this to happen. To calm your nerves, if possible, go back and re-visit Princeton this weekend. Or, do the same with Yale. You can really find a home at either school because their similarities outweigh their differences.</p>
<p>Not sure if you would find the culture different in yale or for that matter, another college. Most folks will find at least few friends that you can have something common with.</p>
<p>Yes, please revisit both places if you get a chance and talk to prior students from your school, who may be there. Also if after one year at princeton, you absolutely need to transfer, I am sure people have done that.</p>
<p>My daughter was in your shoes last year. She first committed to Princeton, then changed her mind and decided she would fit better at Yale. Although she changed her mind on May 1st. She called both schools to explain her decision, and both were extremely understanding and courteous about the situation. Princeton just asked her to write a confirmation email explaining that she wanted to withdraw her acceptance. Yale of course welcomed her with open arms.</p>
<p>She is currently a very happy Freshman at Yale.</p>
<p>There’s a phenomenon called “buyer’s remorse.” It just means that five minutes after making a decision, the person who makes the decision becomes utterly convinced he made the wrong decision. Some people are more prone to this than others. I suspect, atomicproperty, that this is what you are experiencing. If you’d chosen Yale over Princeton, you’d be just as certain you made a mistake.</p>
<p>I love Yale; I detest Princeton. That said, I’d be the first to admit that Princeton’s math department is FAR superior to Yale’s. You made the right decision if you are sure you want to major in math.</p>
<p>Princeton is better in terms of academics (equal or better in humanities and social sciences, much better in engineering and math) and surrounding area.</p>