Hey all. I have narrowed down my choices to these 6 colleges. My major is Political Science, however I will be on a pre-med track. Ultimately, I want to go to medical school. When it comes to financial aid, I will be taking Private student loans out if I have to. I have outside scholarships helping me as well.
University of Rochester: I can see myself going there. I love the atmosphere and the town of Rochester is not bad, in my opinion. One of the top colleges in the nation, excellent academics, especially pre-med and Poli sci. Lots of research/ internship opportunities and many student organizations. Medical Center on campus. Love the campus I will be happy if I go here. They are offering me $42,000 in Financial aid (FAFSA and scholarship/Grant included). Currently my top choice.
Brandeis: I was accepted as a Mid-Year student. Beautiful campus, academics are pretty good. I heard Pre-med is pretty good along with Poli sci. I like that it’s near a big city (Boston). I don’t know if I will fit in though, considering it is predominantly Jewish and I am Catholic. Honestly, I would not mind going there. I have not heard about Financial aid though and I will call tomorrow. I think I probably won’t get much because I submitted FAFSA passed their deadline.
Fordham: I was accepted to the Rose Hill campus. I love the fact that it’s in NYC. I love the campus and I know I will be a good fit to the uni. Really good pre-med program; I heard of many graduates going to top medical schools. Heard their Political Science is formidable. I like that it’s a Jesuit school. Student organizations are pretty good. The only downside is that they’re giving me only $25,200 in Financial aid (FAFSA + Scholarship+Grant) and their price tag is around $69,000.
St.John’s: I was accepted to their honor’s college. Love that it’s in NYC. Small Catholic college. Great school but not as reputable as the others. Good academics. I know that I will like it here. Student organizations are good/ Great Community. $34,500 in Financial aid (FAFSA+Grant+Scholarship) (Price tag is $55,850). I don’t know if this is the school for me though; I don’t know if I’ll truly be happy there.
RIT: I don’t know if I’ll be happy there. I have a friend that goes there. I would honestly choose U or R over RIT. RIT’s Political Science program is interesting. They have an option in which I can study Politics regarding the life sciences and I know I will be fascinated with that. Pre-med isn’t the strongest at the school. There are a lot more guys than girls here, which I don’t mind. Don’t quite remember the actual numbers, but I know they’re not giving me much aid.
University of California, Davis: Cheapest option. Offering a full ride in Financial aid (FAFSA and Grants). Some of my friends are going to go there. Closest to my home (I can drive there). Great academics- Pre-med is very strong, and Political Science is pretty good here as well. However, I don’t really want to go to a public university. Class sizes are huge. Town of Davis is pretty small and rural, so there is nothing much to do, except probably a trip to San Francisco every once in a while. I have a lot of family in the Sacramento area so I’m pretty close to them. I don’t know if this is a good fit for me though, considering it is a small town and the large class sizes. I want to get to know my professors. Medical Center on Campus.
I need help deciding where to go. Any thoughts?