<p>When will you hear back from UNC re: Honors?</p>
<p>Tonight or tomorrow morning </p>
<p>Do keep us updated, but it sounds like UNC wouldn’t bother your dad financially and would make you happy.
You don’t have to take something just because it’s free if it doesn’t fit.
Doesn’t mean you should turn it down - just that you shouldn’t feel bad about “buying” something that fits better if you have the money.</p>
<p>Nothing like running to the very last minute on decisions, yeez. Hope it’s positive news.</p>
<p>Just quit it now with the self-deprecation. You would go to Tech and be the best and shine. And the same at UNC or UGA.</p>
<p>^I agree: it’s not a matter of your ability to perform, but rather “fit”. It sounds like you know GTech and you know yourself, and would “fit” better at UNC than at Tech; you’ve had such a bad few years that it’s good some luck comes your way and your dad can pay for it, then don’t look back and go. It’s also understandable that you’d want a clean break. Since money is not an issue, don’t guilt-trip yourself into going to a school you don’t want to attend. I repeat that if you go to Tech, you’ll likely do well. That’s not the issue. The issue is where you’ll feel good about yourself and your choice, where you see yourself thrive. Ultimately, that’s the most important.</p>
<p>I called the people in charge of Excel Carolina. They did a re-review of my app, and apparently the committee had a unanimous decision to offer me Excel. However, there were very limited options left and honors wasn’t one of them. That didn’t impact my decision though. I decided to to to UGA. I’m definitely not excited about and have been crying for hours but I suppose it’s the logical decision. It’s just so hard severing the strong emotional attachment I had with UNC— it truly was the perfect fit for me. But now, I’m happy that my parents will save the money for medical school instead of spending it all on undergrad.</p>
<p>My typos confirm that UGA is the right place for me.</p>
<p>Sugarandspice, ^ UGA is not the lesser of the choices. You made a fiscally sound decision and will join other students like you who are going to make the most of the opportunity of the Hope/Zell Miller scholarship. The decision you made reflects not only intelligence, but maturity, as you factored in cost.
With some of this money you are saving, you might be able to do things that would have been over your budget paying full price at UNC, such as a study abroad session. Although it is natural you feel some disappointment, if you give UGA your best effort, you are likely to thrive, and also can enjoy being there, but putting it down or yourself down, is not productive. Great student+ great school. Congratulations. </p>
<p>We knew you were smart. Now we see that you are balanced and sensible, mature beyond your years. The people at GT made no mistake in awarding you the PS. </p>
<p>You don’t believe it now, but you will love UGA. Athens is the perfect college town. It’s a happy place and you’ll make many friends. The professors there will see in you just what GT did. You’ll get offers for mentoring and research opportunities. Did you apply for any of their special scholarships like Foundation Fellows or CURO? Looks like you can apply to get FF the last 2 years if you missed it this year. The honors kids at UGA are as bright and motivated as students any school in the country. Have you seen the honors student profile? Honors classes are small. Will you be in Myers? Since you are saving so much money, maybe you could spring for one of the better room options like private bath, or single in suite.</p>
<p>You can go to grad school, or med school, wherever you want. Maybe UNC, if you still have a soft spot for them after 4 years. Or Cornell. You will be a star. Good luck, and check back in once you are settled there to let us know how you are doing.</p>
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What a great idea! 
Please do. I’m sure your father would love to. :)</p>
<p>UGA’s Honors program is one of the best in the country. It’s comprehensive and very well thought-out to provide the most exciting, stimulating experience to the brightest kids who go to college to expand their horizons and grow, rather than for football. :)</p>
<p>Did you get CURO or FF? </p>
<p>I too will look forward to regular updates if you can. I hope you’ll be able to give us news because you’re one poster I won’t forget. :)</p>
<p>A couple of last thoughts. I just was reading through your old posts. Regarding the effects of hard work vs. natural talent, the reason many Asian children excel in school is because they are imbued early with the idea that hard work is how you get ahead in life. They are not so in awe of genius as our culture often is. Studies have been done that show that people who believe in the power of hard work to make a difference, perform better than people who believe talent trumps all. Genius is great if you have it. But if what you have is more than the average share of brains coupled with strong drive, you can do just about as well in your life. And you do. You may have genius too. I don’t know about that. The point is that even without it, you do have what it takes to succeed.</p>
<p>Re your brother. You won’t be in the same social circles as he is. It’s a big enough school that you may never even see him, unless you make a point of it. It’s too bad if what you say about him is true. Does he know the strong association between drug use and risk of getting your mother’s illness? It isn’t known whether the brain malfunctions that cause the illness also cause the desire for drugs, or if the drug use somehow triggers the disease in those who are already at risk. Since it isn’t known, it would be prudent for him to behave as though the latter is true. His risk is already so high without that. I don’t suppose telling him would change his behavior, but he should be informed. Does your father know? It is possible that he’ll have 2 family members to care for instead of one. Age of onset in males is typically much younger than for women. Also, this could be your brother’s way of dealing with the sadness of your mother. It’s not helpful, but that is some people’s reaction to stress. I hope he finds his way out.</p>
<p>I know you all will think I’m crazy but:
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<p>Hoo boy. When we said to keep us updated, I don’t think any of us were expecting THIS.</p>
<p>Whatever else you do, stop expecting to get bad grades at GT. Why would you? You’ll work like a maniac if you need to, but you won’t get bad grades.That isn’t you.</p>
<p>The major you chose is not easy. Ergo, the kids pursuing it will be no slouches, wherever you go. And the courses will be good hard stuff. Moreover, you are in honors at UGA, which has a top crop of kids. Mid-range SAT is 1420-1500, jeez. These are going to be your peers. </p>
<p>The cost of rm/bd is pretty cheap. And you probably have a good shot at FF the last 2 years. They are both great options. But you got to get off the fence and decide. </p>
<p>Your dad let you deposit to 2 schools???</p>
<p>Tech paid for my deposit</p>
<p>I guess Tech really really wants you!
I’d still choose UGA. It sounds like a better fit.
not because of grades - you’ll get good grades at either school - but because in the past 2 years you seem to have had enough of an experience at GTech that you feel you wouldn’t enjoy the experience in college.
And academically, the UGA Honors kids are all very bright, like, among the top of the top in the entire State.</p>
<p>When do you have to decide by?
Although school is out for the summer by now, or will be shortly, I would take as much time about this as you need to- if they will allow it.
One problem for instate students looking at their state schools is familiarity as it tends to make the college that everyone goes to less desirable because at least someone you don’t like or think is a good student is likely to be at those schools. The same types of people and students are at every other college, you just don’t know them. You also know all the negatives about where the college is- such as the urban atmosphere of Atlanta. However, there are other ways of looking at it.
Atlanta has opportunities such as access to other universities and the CDC. Thousands of students who you have never met before will be there. The schools are big enough that you can make a group of new friends. UGA also has an excellent honors college, research opportunities,and many bright students
I can’t tell you what to choose, but I think one thing that might be helpful is to visit each school again and look at them. Visit the honors college at UGA. Look at what opportunities are there. Speak to faculty and staff. Do the same at GT.
Another way to look at this is for now, not a what if? Yes, it is good to have a goal in the future, but that future isn’t there yet. No college will be a guarantee to med school. What if med school is off the table? Where do you wish to be? What diploma do you want to have? What opportunities does the PS offer you besides financial? How will these enhance your candidacy for med school?
Both schools are fine schools that will lead you to your goals. It’s a big decision and you’ve been given extra time to decide. Take it, until you have some sense of what you want to do.</p>
<p>I don’t know if what she is doing is legit. Is it? I think you can get in trouble for this, if they find out. Decide. I come down on the the side of UGA, if you are taking votes. Same reason as MYOS. You spend all that time at GT, so you ought to have a sense of whether you would like it or not. Trust your gut. But NOT because of anxiety about your future GPA.</p>
<p>I don’t know if it is or not, but if it isn’t, then the OP needs to decide asap and withdraw from one of them. </p>
<p>since GT decided to “pay her deposit” when she said she wouldn’t, we’re to assume they’re fine with it. Essentially she only deposited once and she’s “in limbo” for GTech. </p>
<p>sugarandspice: What will matter most is what YOU do. Where you’ll perform best and have the best time. A depressed student does not produce top grades 
so only think about the place where you’ll be happier.
In the next few days, go and visit. Ask for a private tour or a tour led by faculty in your chosen field. Ask to meet a CURO mentor. Try to get in touch with current Honors freshmen or PS. The Honors Program director. They’ll be happy to meet you and talk with you. Ask your questions, don’t be afraid to offend them by asking tough questions or things that bother you.</p>
<p>Oh, I thought the reason GT paid it is because she has the full ride there. But did she commit herself, or did they just assume she did?</p>