I agree with what you are saying about Binghamton. So many kids from my high school and Long Island go to Binghamton and I was hoping to meet students from all of the country and world. If it comes down to Geneseo and Binghamton, I will look hard into research opportunities and pre-med advising before I make my final choice. I’m also waiting to see if I get into the honors program at Geneseo. If I don’t, then that may tip the scales towards Binghamton (if I don’t get into any of the other schools).
I am fortunate that my parents are taking responsibility for my undergraduate costs. They estimate they will take out about 50k in loans if I go to a private college. They want me to have the best experience possible, for my interests and personality. My mother got a full scholarship to Columbia as a first generation student, and she says it was the best experience of her life.