Uva sci scholar vs northwestern vs CALS cornell

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I have been accepted to the three above schools and I loved each when I visited. I am having an incredibly difficult time deciding which to attend and I would appreciate any advice anyone could offer.</p>

<p>I am planning on majoring in biological sciences with a focus on neuroscience and maybe pre-med, but I want a school that is strong in every discipline (Cornell?) because I am still interested by humanities. I prefer warm weather (UVa) but it is not so important to me and I would be able to deal with Ithaca. My favorite city is Chicago (Northwestern), and second is Charlottesville (UVa). I like school spirit (because I think it tends to lead to a strong alumni base after college) and I want to play club sports, but I don't really enjoy attending athletic events and so the Big 10 (Northwestern) or UVa sports aren't a huge draw for me. I like southern hospitality but consider myself a bit liberal and I think my personality probably fits in best with the Northeast. I'd prefer geographic diversity (Northwestern/Cornell) to economic diversity (UVa, mostly Virginians, state school). However, I would also like to do research during my undergraduate years, and because I have been accepted to UVa Science Scholars it would be guaranteed. I would like to join a sorority, but I think the greek scene is pretty prevalent at all three. I think the most prestigious would be Cornell because of the ivy status, but UVa close behind (although Northwestern is the highest on U.S. News rankings...). My parents can pay but not easily, and UVa is offering the most $ (but I'm still out-of-state). Finally, I want to study abroad and do community service.</p>

<p>Thanks so much! Please help.</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>cornell. especially if you’re a new york resident, for cals reduced tuition.</p>

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<p>How much $ is UVa offering you?</p>

<p>For the reasons that you listed, I’d say go with Cornell. But then again, you’re asking this on a Cornell thread so people tend to be a little biased (at least, I am!) :wink: Prestige wise, it wins. Its got lots of classes and pre-med there is bustling. The geographical/racial diversity there is likely to be the most interesting, because it attracts top students from all over the world more so than the other 2. You’ll also get to interact with not just CALS students but students from CAS, Hotel, ILR etc which you are unlikely to get as much in the other two. The main worry most people would have is about the setting - would you prefer a rural or urban one?</p>

<p>Honestly though you’re faced with 3 great choices, so whatever you choose, you’re not going to be on the losing end!</p>