<p>Rejected from my top choice (Georgetown), and waitlisted at my second choice (Stern). I applied preferred admission to Ross but I’ll likely get rejected. UMich and BC were two of the other schools among top 5, however I’m having a difficult time deciding between them.</p>
<p>A little about myself: Asian-American male born/raised in Connecticut, aspiring to major in finance and go into corporate finance after graduation. High income bracket. Attend a private boarding school (largely Caucasian, ~70% +). Huge pro/college basketball and football fan (although this is FAR from being a primary factor).</p>
<p>Now comparing the schools for personal pro’s and con’s:
Please keep in mind that I am out of state for both, so cost of attendance is essentially the same (50-55K).</p>
<p>University of Michigan:</p>
<p>Personal Pros:
-Really cannot beat Wolverine football. Basketball program is also solid.
-Ann-Arbor > Chestnut Hill
-Not religiously affiliated
-More diversity (international students, people of color) than BC simply based on sheer size
-Greater sense of ideological/social/political variety
-Recognized as the best school in the state, one of the best public schools in the country/world, and can hold a candle to the other elite Midwestern schools</p>
<p>Cons:
-Will have to apply to Ross after freshman year. It’s a competitive process (only ~30% admitted) and there is no guarantee that I’ll be accepted. Being rejected and having to study Econ+Poli Sci in LSA precludes me from exclusive business courses and Ross Career Services. This is probably the biggest factor that may prevent me from attending.
-Much further away from home than BC
-VERY big school, afraid of being lost in the masses
-Mostly in-state kids? Fear of not being able to assimilate
-Completely new/unfamiliar environment</p>
<p>Boston College:</p>
<p>Personal Pros:
-Admitted into Carroll, which I’ve heard is a very solid and well-recognized program with a great reputation in the Northeast (esp. Boston and New York where I want to find work eventually).
→Direct admission into the b-school means I won’t be missing out on opportunities that I wouldn’t enjoy if I were in CAS.
-Close to home, about a 2-hour drive
-Relatively familiar environment, so I know what to expect
-Solid football/basketball programs
-While Ann-Arbor > Chestnut Hill, I’d say Boston definitely beats out Detroit by a long shot
-My parents much rather prefer me going here due to geographical proximity and prospective job-security</p>
<p>Cons:
-Not too pumped about the whole Catholic affiliation
-Student body seems relatively homogenous, has a reputation of being a school for “preppy, wealthy, uniform, Catholic white kids from New England”
-Outshined by Harvard and MIT
-Wolverines > Eagles
-While Carroll is excellent, I think Ross is the superior program for my intended concentration</p>
<p>What do you guys think is the more suitable choice?</p>