| Excellent post of decisionmaking
Sara,
Great description of the detailed factors going into your decision. We'll have to see if our numbers come out the same - with not much difference in cost of attendance between the final choices. I think you have the right approach on finding the school that fits you, not necessarily the school that everyone says you should go to (because of rep, rank, etc). I agree with you on the travel evaluation - it is more than just distance. There are some long flights that I'd rather do than medium drives.
When it comes to jobs, while the name of the school may help get you the interview, it seems that your experiences, portfolio and how you express yourself are probably more important for whether you get the job.
It also sounds like you wouldn't be happy working at a place that only cares about what school you went to.
Glad you had a great time at prom! |