Decision input: UChicago vs. Swarthmore vs. Pomona

goodwood8
Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:20:08 +0000

This post may not be too helpful, but i’ll still talk.
In a way, i’ve been in your exact position (i’m a 15’er) but in my case, life made the decision for me. At first, I thought Swat was it for me, and I would fit in there perfectly etc, I used to imagine myself there all the time. I applied there ED, and EA’d Chicago (because it was so similar). Got rejected ED, got in EA. Now, I wondered whether to apply to Pomona or not - I always wanted to go to an LAC. However, after talking to people I realized that Chicago was like an LAC in its own ways, and a big college/university had its advantages. Plus, Chicago was great for my potential majors (Phy, Econ), and I had family in Chicago. Long story short, I ended up applying to Pomona but withdrew my application and accepted Chicago.

Like antidote said, you’re in an amazing win-win position. If you can, visit the three/go to the admitted students days. (that is/was/wouldnt be an option from me, as i’m international)