Got in! Now need to decide...

Andale
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:18:01 +0000

First, congratulations on the acceptance.

You do have a big decision ahead of you. And a relatively short time frame for making it. So I understand how you’d like to bounce the options off of others for other opinions.

I think you’re wise to schedule the tour of UConn. I’d suggest making an appointment with the right person to review your credits and see what will transfer (this might involve sending information to them ahead of time and their reviewing it for transferability. Whatever the method, I’d jump right on that, as this information will factor into your decision).

I agree with your GF that you should try not to let the distance between your campus and hers be a factor. I realize that may be difficult, but I think you and she are wise in this regard. Soon enough, you can live in the same town if you are still together.

You didn’t say much about academics and major field, and how that factors into your decision. Nor about your plans post-college and whether one or the other school has an advantage in that regard.

I think it’s great that you have continued to develop your interests, friendhips and activities on your current campus.

You’ve thought about the cost factor, which is good. I’m not strong on financial aid issues - I’d suggest you contact UConn’s financial aid office re that. Or possibly someone on the FinAid forum here, or the Parent Forum, would know. But that would be second hand info vs. contacting UConn.

I’d suggest you gather all of the information/thoughts I’ve outlined above… and then I recommend trying this approach - see if it sends you toward a decision. http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=51596

Good luck.