<p>S chose Chicago over Cornell for math and for him was correct choice. He preferred pure math. Was afraid some of Cornell engineering might bleed into math department. Certainly comes down to feel. Chicago very academic oriented and the students love it that way. S loved Chicago because it was merit based and believed the faculty gave full attention to all students not just the stars. S ended up as a Goldwater scholar and now is working with Harvard Princeton grads who when found out he went to Chicago commented that he at least learned something during his college years.</p>