<p>I don’t really want to resurrect a dead-and-gone thread, but I just wanted to say that I eventually chose Yale over Oxford. The Yale education seems to be more flexible. I’m note completely sure I want to do chemistry-definitely my first option, but also definitely not my only option. Plus the opportunities I would get at Yale (in terms of student research, internships, etc.) are better then those at Oxford. They’ve also significantly increased my financial aid offer in the meanwhile, so in the end I will be able to attend Yale cost-free and debt-free, unlike at Oxford.</p>
<p>Turning down Oxford is painful by all means…I just feel like I betrayed the tutors that had decided I deserved a place at Oxford. But I guess I would have felt the same thing if I had chosen Oxford over Yale.</p>
<p>Also, I’m European and I’ve thought that this might be an unique opportunity to get a grasp of the States.</p>
<p>I hope I didn’t get this one wrong. Anyway, thank you all for your answers!</p>