UVA or Univ. of Rochester???

College Search & Selection
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<p>I have been accepted by both schools and have visited the schools.
I am a science person and most likely gonna major in pre-med or biology.
When I was in UVA during the visit, it seemed to me that the majority of
the students were much involved in politics, history and some other
social science majors. While I was in UOR, the school provided the
opportunity for me to understand they have really organized pre-med/science programs and renown teaching resources. People keep on telling me that UVA is a better school than UOR, but I have a gut instinct that UOR is a better fit for my intended field of study.</p>

<pre><code> Will people please advise on which school I should choose?
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<p>Is money an issue?</p>

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<p>money is not an issue. Both schools have provided me a tremendous amount of financial aid and scholarships.</p>

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<p>Go where you feel most comfortable. You'll do better in the school you like better. UR is phenomenal in the sciences.</p>

<p>Do be aware, however, that it does get cold in Rochester. That's one major difference between it and UVA. (Also, UR is a lot smaller.)</p>

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<p>Do you LIKE the schools equally? I think they're in the same ballpark academically when it comes to the sciences.</p>

<p>It may be true that a higher percentage of UoR kids are majoring in the sciences. But UVA's a big enough school that you will get to meet plenty of other science-y kids. (UVA's biggest feeder is a killer science & technology high school.) It may just be bad luck that you didn't meet them on your visit.</p>