<p>Hey, I'm new to the forum, and like all of you, have gone through the entire agonizing SAT, college app, waiting process. Choosing which college to attend has been really difficult, and I thought I'd already decided, but now find myself having second thoughts again. I can't visit any of these colleges so I would immensely appreciate any advice/suggestions... :)</p>
<p>Georgetown -- I got into the College but am thinking of transferring to the SFS. The thing is, people have been talking about int'l relations a whole lot, but I'm not exactly sure what it IS and if I want to major in it. I'm as undecided as you could possibly be: I like history/English/writing and want nothing to do with sciences/math, but that's about all I know. Some concerns: my mom said Georgetown could be limiting my career options, especially with SFS; I'm not sure if a big university would be best for me (I'm not the super-outgoing type) in terms of competition (not against other students) but like for professors' attention and resources.</p>
<p>Pomona -- can see myself being happy here; rated "happiest students" by Princeton Review which is very appealing, small LAC setting with other colleges around seems great, but I don't really want to be in California (I want to have more of the big city/big university experience in somewhere I've never been -- but is that good enough of a reason?). Also I don't want to be near family (they're by LA) -- I know I won't have to see them, but I don't even want to be geographically close to them. Pomona also may be broader and less limiting than Georgetown (?). Pomona I know I'll probably be happy at, and Georgetown I think will be scary at first. In short, I think Pomona's what I need and best for my personality, but Georgetown is what I want. I'm torn.</p>
<p>U Penn -- a generally great school but the 9000 undergrad and the 20,000 total number seems so huge. That's one of the reasons it's not on my list anymore (that and financial aid -- btw P and G are both giving good aid so it's not a major issue). But the thing is, if U Penn is too big for me, would Georgetown also be? (6000 undergrad, 12,000 total)</p>
<p>I have a few more hours to make my final decision, and there would be no going back. I'll spend 4 years there, and I don't like the idea of transferring because I'll probably be settled then and not want to leave. So I want to get it right the first time. It's between Georgetown and Pomona..please please post any suggestions or thoughts...I really appreciate it and thank you all beforehand.</p>