what school is right for you?

[ADqtPiMel]

I was accepted at:
-Miami (OH)
-UVA
-William & Mary
-Butler

I really did like UVA, but I knew as soon as I visited that I belonged at Miami.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

I was accepted at:
-Miami (OH)
-UVA
-William & Mary
-Butler

I really did like UVA, but I knew as soon as I visited that I belonged at Miami.

It's funny, it was the opposite with me and BU. When I first visited I didn't think I would go there, but ended up choosing the school because of the scholarship package (money was a big concern in my household) and the mix of journalism and other programs. Luckily, on my first day I knew I made the right choice.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

I was accepted at:
-Miami (OH)
-UVA
-William & Mary
-Butler

I really did like UVA, but I knew as soon as I visited that I belonged at Miami.

Texas
SMU
UVA
Washington and Lee
Alabama
Georgia

[Phimuteach]

My advice: keep an open mind! When I was applying to colleges, my parents were going through their nasty divorce. I wanted to get the hell out of dodge, so I only applied to out of state colleges (in SC where I grew up) These are the schools I considered:
USC honors program
College of Charleston
Furman

I ended up going to College of Charleston and then transferring to Ohio University my junior year. I think if I had gone to Clemson, I probably would of loved it, since it's very similar to O.U. Alas, being a gamecocks fan (my Dad got his MBA at USC), I didn't even consider Clemson.

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Texas
SMU
UVA
Washington and Lee
Alabama
Georgia

Very good!

[ADqtPiMel]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Texas
SMU
UVA
Washington and Lee
Alabama
Georgia

I looked at Washington and Lee and ultimately decided against applying because I wanted to go to a bigger school. That ended up being the downfall of W&M and Butler too.

Also didn't hurt that Miami pulled through with a merit scholarship.

[ISUKappa]

I realize I'm not the norm, but I only applied to one school. It was in-state, I knew I would be accepted and I wanted to go there - end of story. My HS guidance counselor tried to get me to apply to other schools but I was lazy and didn't really feel like filling out the application forms and writing essays.

[AUDeltaGam]

I only applied to one school...Auburn (for me, it was out of state and 2hrs from home). I visited, fell completely in love with the campus, and never once regretted my decision. War Eagle

[ZTAMich]

I never applied to a 'stretch' school & I think if I could go back and do it all again I'd be a little more adventerous in my applications. After 3 NY state schools, Wells & Cedar Crest all weren't the right fit, Moravian became the only one left standing. I think for a little after the application deadlines passed I felt sort of stuck. I got over it when I visited Moravian again ( and loved it) but perhaps having 2 to choose from would have been more sensible.

[mu_agd]

Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

I was accepted at:
but I knew as soon as I visited that I belonged at Miami.

Hey, me too!

[WVU alpha phi]

I knew since junior year of HS that I definitely wanted to get out of Maryland, so I didn't even bother applying to in state schools. I looked at East Carolina, UNC Charlotte, Clemson, Virginia Tech, and WVU, but ended up only applying to ECU, Clemson, and West Virginia. WVU was actually my safety school but when I took the tour, I really liked it a lot. My mom was obsessed with Clemson's campus but I couldn't really see myself there, so East Carolina wound up being my second choice and Clemson my last. It really is true what people say about just "knowing" what school is right for you.. the only time I've regretted coming to WVU is during January and February when it's FREEZING and I see my East Carolina cousin's away message about having a BBQ. It makes it worthwhile though on the first warm day in the spring when everyone skips classes and just goes outside and drinks all day long.

[Jimmy Choo]

Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I knew since junior year of HS that I definitely wanted to get out of Maryland, so I didn't even bother applying to in state schools. I looked at East Carolina, UNC Charlotte, Clemson, Virginia Tech, and WVU, but ended up only applying to ECU, Clemson, and West Virginia. WVU was actually my safety school but when I took the tour, I really liked it a lot. My mom was obsessed with Clemson's campus but I couldn't really see myself there, so East Carolina wound up being my second choice and Clemson my last. It really is true what people say about just "knowing" what school is right for you.. the only time I've regretted coming to WVU is during January and February when it's FREEZING and I see my East Carolina cousin's away message about having a BBQ. It makes it worthwhile though on the first warm day in the spring when everyone skips classes and just goes outside and drinks all day long.

And the warm winters were part of the reason that I picked East Carolina! That and the second I set foot on the campus I knew I was home! Other schools I considered were: Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, NCSU and Univ of Delaware (backup safety school.... but I never really wanted to go there). I decided Coastal and GSU just weren't big enough and if I was going to be that far from home I wanted plenty to do.

[WVU alpha phi]

Originally Posted by ecupidelta

And the warm winters were part of the reason that I picked East Carolina! That and the second I set foot on the campus I knew I was home! Other schools I considered were: Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, NCSU and Univ of Delaware (backup safety school.... but I never really wanted to go there). I decided Coastal and GSU just weren't big enough and if I was going to be that far from home I wanted plenty to do.

Yeah I'm definitely jealous when my cousin IMs me to tell me ECU cancelled classes for 2 inches of snow and I'm trekking to class through 4 or 5 inches of snow and ice.
My ex boyfriend went to Coastal Carolina, I visited him down there once - beautiful campus, but like you said, small if you were looking for something more like ECU's size. My sister actually went to University of Delaware for a year and a half too.

[Jimmy Choo]

Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

Yeah I'm definitely jealous when my cousin IMs me to tell me ECU cancelled classes for 2 inches of snow and I'm trekking to class through 4 or 5 inches of snow and ice.
My ex boyfriend went to Coastal Carolina, I visited him down there once - beautiful campus, but like you said, small if you were looking for something more like ECU's size. My sister actually went to University of Delaware for a year and a half too.

I didn't realize I would like a school of ECU's size but that university has done a great job of not really spreading the campus out. It feels a lot smaller than it really is. UNC is a lot like that too. NCSU is a big school and it felt like a big school. I got the same feeling from UD too. I haven't met too many people on this board that know of UD so it's pretty cool to have met someone who does!

[Tom Earp]

Distance from home can be a big thing for a Frosh!

Great to get away from home, but nice to be within 2-3 hours.

My first school, NWMoSU was 2 hours and had a beautiful campus. After I left, they redid a lot and added many buildings and took the neatness away from it.

My second school PSU, Ks. I did not care for, but it really grew on me. There is "The Oval" which connects to all of the orignal buildings. Even though the campus has expanded greatly, it still has the close feeling as back then.

The ambiance of a school and the types of GLO hosing can be important at first look. Because of age of family members, I was told to go close to home. Not a person died until after I graduated from school!

I actually wanted to go to either Ks. SU or Co.U.

Still like the feeling of knowing the folks on campus. The closeness of being able to get around campus and having My Fraternity House very near for the members who can park and walk and come back easily.

Never was big on having to have a bicycle, rollar skates or riding a bus between classes.

Look at many things, remember, you may have an idea on a major, but, most will change or declare after Frosh year!

Check on all of your interests and then decide. A scholarship can help somethimes!