<p>I'm torn between these three...
I think I'm interested in Neuroscience, behavioral biology, study of cognitive skills ect and all three schools have programs involving these. However, I'm not exactly sure of what I want to do so I do want to take a variety of courses. I also have interests in writing and English.
I would like a school with undergrad research opportunities and good chances at getting into a good graduate school (depending what I do although I definitely know I'm going into the sciences)
I'm coming from a small high school so size isnt really an issue I do appreciate small class sizes/ good relationships with professors.
Including strong academics these things are also important to me: close-knit campus feel, friendly students, school pride, and a school where people actually go out on weekends and have fun (you can never really tell when you just visit the school..)
I really liked all three and all have really great things about them. I feel like they would all be a good fit for me (although I also dont know as much about Oxford as I looked more into Emory when I applied) so any input would be really beneficial in making my decision (less than a month to go ah!)
so any good/bad about any school would be appreciated! thanks!</p>
<p>Out of what you listed, definitely Emory. Only lacking in school pride, but that will make being overly prideful even more fun :)</p>
<p>thanks! anyone else?</p>
<p>I am only familiar with Rochester and it’s a fantastic place to do research, which is extremely helpful if you want to go to grad school in the sciences. I also think it’s stupidly underrated and in a few years it won’t be.</p>
<p>Rochester has great science programs and research opportunities. In addition, it has an fairly open curriculum, which means you can focus on the different areas which interest you, rather than dealing with many distribution requirements. It also offers the Take Five program, which allows you to take a fifth year at the school for free in many circumstances. In terms of academics, I think it’s a great match for your interests. I also think that the students who go to Rochester are friendly, interesting and intelligent.</p>
<p>People on CC are prestige hounds for the most part and totally obsessed with rankings. So they will pick the highest ranking school, label it as superior and say that is where you should go. Wrong on both counts.</p>
<p>You should go where you will be happiest and thrive the best. That is different for every person based on personal fit and objectives and personality and interests. </p>
<p>Its also sort of bizarre that people with high stats who get into prestigious schools go phishing on CC for advice on where to attend. Some are genuine, looking for help in learning more about schools but many are just looking for attention related to their good luck in getting into dream schools. Whatever.</p>
<p>You are into three fine schools. Do your homework on the faculty and programs at each, the culture the location and all the sundry factors that are important to you (and hopefully USNWR rankings are not dominant). Visit them if you can. Good luck.</p>
<p>thanks for all the input! Yes I have visited both Urochester and Oxford (much briefer tho) which is what I believe it is coming down to and I will be attending both the Open houses this month. AND dont worry I am genuine I really want people’s opinions on the schools since I’ve heard amazing things about both when visitng and cant make up my mind:/</p>
<p>To me it would be kind of awkward going to Oxford at Emory, but again that’s just me.</p>