I've been admitted to UNC Chapel Hill and Cornell. Where should I go?

Answer 1

i have a *tiny* bit of suspicion that this thread was created to boast. but nevertheless, i think you should heavily weigh financial support provided by the two, and proximity to home.

Answer 2

Both are prestigious, and you'll get a job out of both. Barring other major differences (ie financial aid, if that's a consideration), you have to go with which one feels right.

If you can.... visit visit visit. I don't know how to emphasize that more. *Visit!!!!!!* It's the only way to get a real feel for the campus, and feel where you would be happier. Which students do you get a better vibe from? How's campus living? What's to do in the area? etc. etc. I made the mistake of going to an incredibly rural college for the first few years because I didn't take my preferences for types of things to do into consideration. I also didn't look too closely when I did visit my first college, or else I would have seen the abundance of Greek life, which I adamantly did not want. Since you applied to both, chances are they both have the major you're considering or the type of academics you want, so now you really have to look at the quality of life issues. And the only way to do that is visit visit visit. :-) Both are terrific schools, obviously.

Answer 3

I'd personally do a pros/cons chart. Both are EXCELLENT schools (congrats on your acceptance to both), but factors that you could consider are:
- Which is more notable in the major you intend to pursue?
- Which is closer (farther) from home (and depends if you want to be close or far)?
- Do friends matter? Any friends at either school? UNC-CH is near NC State and Duke as well, friends there?
- Scholarships? Or cost of the schools? Which will put you most in debt?

I'm sure there are more...these I just quickly came up with.

Best of luck...

Answer 4

There will be more school-obsessed, overachievers at Cornell. Many qualified students avoid ivies and similar schools because they don't enjoy that kind of environment. That kind of pressure can actually be damaging and unpleasant to even the brightest peeps.

I would prefer to study at UNC. But that's just me. :)

Answer 5

sit down with a few people you trust and make a list of the pros and cons of each school. Spend some time before hand researching them. After listening to the advice, put the information away and wait a few days, then go over it again. You should have your answer.

Answer 6

You will get a much better job easier after college if you attend Cornell. Cornell is a much more prestigious school than UNC. UNC isn't very aesthetically pleasing either.

Answer 7

hmmmm.....

Ivy League vs not

tough choice