Brown vs. Yale (it hurts to choose)

barski222
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 14:48:33 +0000

Yeah it’s great to have choices…but it can also generally stink. I never expected to get into Yale and only applied because my Dad suggested it. I reused old essays and waited with Brown as my top choice. Now that I’m in both with $10,000 per year better aid at Yale (I’ve contacted Brown’s financial aid office to look into matching it) I’m pretty torn. I feel like I would love it at Brown (perhaps have a bit too much fun?) but I feel like I owe it to myself and my family to go to Yale. I’m not sure how to pass up their Film Studies program and all the benefits that come along with a Yale education. I know I should “go with my gut” and “whichever place fits” but, truly, half my heart is stuck at each place. Any suggestions?

P.S.
Frankly, I was surprised by Brown’s fin. aid. I was offered signifigantly more money at every single college including Northwestern and Columbia.