Hey guys, I am a rising senior and am between Syracuse, Penn State, and Maryand. I was hoping you guys could offer me some info regarding the three. All three are about equally distant from my home on Long Island and cost isn’t a huge component.
Why not apply to all three?
@bodangles I will be applying to all three. I would just like to hear others perspectives between the three regarding education, social lives, Greek life, ect…
I’d go with PSU first, then Maryland, then Syracuse. You can get a solid education at all of them. I’m not wild about the city of Syracuse, nor the area around U of Maryland.
If you haven’t done so yet, I’d try to visit the three schools to see which is your personal preference. If you can’t visit then try to get your hands on some good college guide books (ex. Fiske, Princeton Review, Insiders Guide) to get some insight into the three schools.
Maryland has a large percentage of students who commute from home, so you’re looking for a traditional college campus (especially since you’re probably going to live in a dorm) Syracuse is probably the closest you’ll get. Maryland and Penn State are generally considered stronger for academics, but that varies depending on your major.
Any chance at honors college for any of the three?