<p>I'm starting to get more familer with universities I'll be applying to my senior year ( currently junior). My top choice is Michigan State University, followed by Univesity of Michigan- Ann Arbor, though I'm still looking at other universities for many reasons.</p>
<p>List so far:
Michigan State University
University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
Pennslyvania State University
University of Wisconsin- Madison
University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
University of Illinios- Champaign U
Purdue University- West Lafayette
Cornell University ( Not really sure about it yet, because it's a private school. Though from what I seen the campus is very nice, and the city it's connected with Lansing is home to the men who discovered Lansing, Michigan... where I live... and all moved here. Thought it was interesting.)</p>
<p>Your opinion of each university? Which would you prefer and why?</p>
<p>How do the prices compare? Make yourself a little chart with the tuition and room and board for each. Figure out your EFC and think about how much each school is likely to cost you in a worst case scenario (full price) and in a best case scenario (EFC met or more).</p>
<p>I never understand why so many kids apply to so many OOS publics where tuitions approach the price of privates and often have little aid for OOS students.</p>
<p>For the money, go to Mich at in state prices!</p>
<p>I would have in state tuition attending Michigan universities.</p>
<p>( Only two schools in Michigan I would attend)</p>
<p>I was more so wondering what you ( collegeconfidential.com users) would select, maybe I should have said not including money as an issue. Saying first, and second choice with reason would be nice.</p>
<p>With replies and my own thoughts, I was able to remove a school from the list.
-Thanks, more answers are welcome.</p>
<p>New List:
List so far:
Michigan State University
University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
Pennslyvania State University
University of Wisconsin- Madison
University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Purdue University- West Lafayette
Cornell University ( Not really sure about it yet, because it's a private school. Though from what I seen the campus is very nice, and the city it's connected with Lansing is home to the men who discovered Lansing, Michigan... where I live... and all moved here. Thought it was interesting.)</p>
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<p>I removed University of Illinios- Champaign U as being considered, due to 95% of the student body is in state... attending there I would be the 5% out of state, not such an environment for OOS resident.</p>
<p>I use to have listed New York University, and Boston University. Though both lack a campus, and sport teams such as a stadium. Although, I'm not saying I've stop thinking about the schools.</p>
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<p>Any certain reason why Cornell? It's a private school, which I see more as a disadvantage. It's also located in a small town ( Ithaca).</p>
<p>I really wouldn't recommend BU, especially if you're into sports, because outside of hockey, no one cares about other sports (and no football team), and even the hockey team doesnt get the support it should. It's also not worth the $$.</p>
<p>I understand everyone wants 4 perfect years in the perfect environment. Kids here are choosing by weather, sports teams, food and quality of dorms. What I'm wondering is when this economy and all of those out of work will lead kids to choose by quality of school and future employability!</p>