| Just had to reply here as I just had to make the same decision [with other choices that were also hard to turn down]. I visited both Cornell and Penn last week for their preview days. For me the choice was very clear, Penn was it. If you've already been to both and are still not sure I'd follow the advice that folks on both threads have given, especially reading the other comparison threads between each of the universities. [It was good to see that neither side trashed the other at all and that there are great folks at each place with good spirit].
Good luck with your decision. I think it's just as hard saying 'no' as it is saying 'yes', but difficulties like that are really a problem that is not hard to take. Some great kids in my school did not get into any of their top choices, including both Penn and Cornell, and others and I felt a bit guilty having so many choices. Especially a friend who so much wanted to go to Tufts and didn't make it in, or other friends who got waitlisted at places. Consider both your options to be very good ones, and go with your gut. You will get a great education at both places....but perhaps better weather at one of them. hehe |