Unsure where to enroll; Penn State, UMD, PSU

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm a high school senior and have been admitted to each of the undecided programs at Penn State, the University of Maryland, and the University of Connecticut (Division of Undergraduate Studies, Letters & Sciences, and ACES respectively). Additionally, I was accepted into the College Park Scholars program at UMD and the Honors program at UConn. To be honest, I liked the Penn State campus the best upon first visit (I am visiting again in a few days). It is the place that I felt the most "connected" to, if you will. However, I'm nervous that because I was accepted into these other programs that perhaps I am better off at UMD or UConn. I have interests in Business and Journalism, but Engineering is still an option; I am truly an undecided student.</p>

<p>My question to all of you is do you think the Scholars and Honors programs at UMD and UConn present the substantial opportunities that they brag about and, if yes, is it enough to make them better options then just the regular program at Penn State? The alumni network at Penn State is fantastic and I feel like that could help me with finding a job after graduation just as much as the programs at the other two schools, but I'm not sure.</p>

<p>Also, if there are any Penn State students/alumni, do you feel that Penn State's location has restricted you at all? Whether it be with internships, job opportunities, or anything else.</p>

<p>All responses are truly appreciated. Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>Take the Maryland offer with the Honors program. It is on par with Penn State academically and you have the advantage of Honors. UCONN is very good but not on the same level IMO.</p>

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<p>Just to clarify, it’s actually the Scholars program at Maryland. It’s basically a step below the Honors program. Two years, unrelated to your major. Just an opportunity to look a little deeper into certain fields. For example, I was accepted into “Media, Self, & Society.”</p>

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<p>I still say Maryland. It is truly an outstanding institution. The Scholars program will give you unique opportunities and smaller classes so it’s still a significant advantage.</p>

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<p>Woops, just noticed a typo in the title. Penn State, UMD, or UConn***</p>

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<p>Are you instate for any of these schools?</p>

<p>What are your parents saying? Are they willing to pay the costs for any school you choose?</p>

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<p>I am from New Jersey, so I’m out of state for all of these.</p>

<p>Money is not an issue, although I did get some money from UConn. My parents are a little hung up on the title “Honors” and “Scholars,” without 100% understanding what they are. They’re always talking about how the honors kids get all of this, and all of that, and first dibs on that, etc. They’re obviously trying to sway me away from Penn State because I’m not in an honors program.</p>