Would I be insane to...

Applying to College
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<p>...turn down $100k in grants that Michigan has offered me to go to Washington University in St. Louis? (I am OOS).</p>

<p>I keep on indicating that I'd prefer to go to Michigan to my parents, but they keep on bringing up US News and other stuff. I tell them the rankings don't show THAT much of a disparity, and they say that's not necessarily true. The thing is, I probably WOULD prefer WashU as a school...but I also really like Michigan. The only thing I don't like about Michigan is the size, and I fear I might get lost in the crowd there.</p>

<p>My parents also keep saying I should go to what the best school for me is academically...but I'm interested in the humanities (Social Sciences mainly) and I don't know which school is stronger in that area.</p>

<p>Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>Where will you be happy?</p>

<p>You could be at the best school in the world, but if you aren't happy, you aren't going to be engaged in your education. </p>

<p>You honestly can't make a bad decision here...both schools are wonderful, with happy students, and excellent professors. Trust your gut.</p>