<p>all of these schools are great choices but i think northwestern is the best for you out of all of them. it has excellent academics but is honestly not cutthroat at all…everyone is extremely smart which probably makes things somewhat competitive but there is a real sense of community there in which people are willing to help each other out. also, it will definitely be the most fun as far as sports and city-life go. there is a TON of school spirit and if you like football you will love tailgates and football saturdays. also chicago city life cant be beat, and even evanston has tons of cool restaraunts and bars for undergrads. you cant go wrong with any of these schools, but if i were you i would pick northwestern.</p>