pmyen

Julius,
Good for you. Time to move on. Don't second guess yourself anymore. I think going on CC, you will probably get strong opnions that tend to crytallize suggestions in terms of black and white. It is partlly due to the format of an internet thread. Difficult to give a balanced, detailed, and nuanced view by the very nature of the medium coupled with what I wrote earlier. Also, most people who choose to respond will almost invariably have a strong opinion (At least strong enough to spend a few moments to type out a reply).

I also want to point out that Harvard may offer the superior education and social life for some students. It really depends upon what the student is looking for. Moreover, prestige is not the sole (or even primary) determinant for some students who decide to attend there, contrary to opinions on CC. Prestige is a reality but not necessarily a main factor.

Harvard and Amherst are different in a number of signficant ways which generates substantive factors for the student to consider. The fact it took you took almost the whole month to decide reflects the distinctive strangths of each school.

Whatever car you decided to drive out of the lot, I think you kicked the tires and looked under the hood, and maybe even took a short test drive. You should feel very positive about how you made an important life decision. This has been a valuable lesson, and how you arrived at it, will serve you well when you reach other forks in the road. You may want to reflect on the processs (not the choice) in the future, as how you handled it is something you also should be proud of, in addition to your h.s. accomplishments.