Which college should I go to (Biotechnology wise)?

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<p>I am currently a high school senior. I would like to know which college would suit me best. My options are: SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Uni. at Buffalo, SUNY Stony Brook, Rochester Institute of Tech, UMass Amherst, SUNY Binghamton, and NYIT. </p>

<p>I applied for the Biotechnology or Biology/Biomedical Engineering(for the ones that don't have Biotechnology as an option). So far, I was thinking of settling for RIT, Buffalo or Stony Brook. I know that Buffalo and Stony Brook both have great medical/science programs. And as for RIT, they're a tech school with a great cooperative education program. I've also heard people tell me that Biotechnology is a broad field and that most Biology majors end up in the Biotechnology field (job wise). People have also told me that it's very difficult to find a job in this field but I disagree since it's still a growing field and the economy is getting better. I'm just focusing on the education aspects and how far it'll get me in the long run. I'll be visiting these colleges very soon. Oh and I do qualify for the in state tuition for every one of these colleges except UMass Amherst. </p>

<p>Also, I've heard from Geneseo and they're offering me an option of their TOP (Transitional Opportunity Program). I have to write 3 essays and send them within 2 weeks. I've heard nice things about Geneseo's biology major but I don't know if it's still worth a shot to try and apply again.</p>

<p>Any input or advise of any kind would be lovely! Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>Umass Amherst actually has the best biotechnology in my opinion. I got into almost all the same schools as you and visited all the campuses. From the rankings and from seeing it myself I’m convinced Umass Amherst is the best. Stony Brook would be number 2 I think, but because of how socially cliquey it is at the school and how boring it is on the weekends I’m choosing Umass Amherst. Hope I helped!</p>

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<p>Do you think Umass Amherst is worth the distance though? How is it like? I heard good things about RIT’s biotech and them being a good tech school. What are you thoughts on RIT? I was really considering on going there because I heard a lot of good things about it. </p>