Hi all! So I have been accepted into UConn for Allied Health and UMass for bio. I am a transfer student and I’m stuck between these two schools. I get in-state tuition for both. I’m a huge sports fan and I am interested in participating in marching band. Any and all pros and cons for both are greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
My daughter is a graduating senior majoring in biology at UMass. She is a member of the band there. The band is phenomenal. She made lifelong friends and had many great experiences participating in the Rose Bowl Parade, Allentown Band Meets, and football games. Band Camp is a high energy week where you can meet fellow band mates and get into the feel of the school prior to the arrival of the majority of the students. Scholastically the school is top notch. She was able to take every course needed and was never shut out. Dorms were great, food is #1 in nation. Amherst is a fun town that you can walk to.
Both great schools really. If you are one to go by rankings UConn has better rankings. National university #56 Umass # 75. Public university ranking UConn #18 in the nation. Umass # 29. Good Luck!