jorr08

Hey all, I got my college acceptances, and I am having a very hard time choosing!.

I want to do science, and a biochemistry major, and money is of large concern

Bowdoin College - (New Brunswick, ME, 10-1 Teacher ratio)
(#7 ranked Liberal Arts College, 31k, John B. Rasmusser Scholar Program)
Bowdoin is my love. I loved Bowdoin more than anything. The Rasmusser scholars program will allow me to have paid internships during the summer time. It would put burden on my parents, and its far away from any city. However, strongest academics. Very good food, beautiful campus, amazing dorms.

Brandeis University -(Waltham, Boston, MA, 8-1 Teacher ratio)
(#31 ranked University, 52k Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and program)
I really like the people at Brandeis, and the free ride would help my parents a lot. They have great science programs, and I like the social scene on campus. Plus, it is 9 miles from Boston Very good food. It was chartered by Einstein and Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948, and from fledgling school to where it is now is very impressive.

College of the Holy Cross -(Worchester, MA, 9-1 Teacher Ratio)
(#33 ranked Liberal Arts College, didn't get finaid package yet, Clavius Scholars Program)
I did like Holy Cross, and has a good music and party scene. The Clavius Scholars Program is a Biology Honors program. Smaller classes, more interaction with faculty, research opportunities, internships, everything I need to be a doctor. Still waiting on money

Colgate University - (Hamilton, NY, 9-1 Teacher Ratio)
(#17 Liberal Arts College, 29k, Benton Scholars Program)
The Benton Scholar is an unbelievable opportunity. Special programs to train me to become a global leader, plus chartered flights around the world to give speeches in other countries (From my knowledge). I do like Colgate, However, not too much money, and far from any city.

All colleges and scholarships

American Univ. - (19k)
Boston College- (27k)
Boston University-(27k)
Bowdoin College - (31k)
Brandeis Univ. (52k)
College of the holy cross- unknown
Colgate Univ. - (29k)
University of Rochester (26k)
Tufts Univ. - (unknown)
Wheaton College - (25k)
Willamette- (21k)

mtnest2b

FYI Tufts decisions are posted on the TAMS part of their website. Am curious: why did you cross Rochester off your list? S is trying to decide between Rochester & Brandeis. Interested in physics, neuroscience, poli sci.

rebelliousduck

If you want to do biochem, Brandeis is better than the other three schools you listed. Bowdoin and Colgate have nicer campuses, probably better food (that's almost a given).