HELP?! Yale vs. Full Ride to Wake

barcballet08
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:42:38 +0000

I am really struggling with my college decision. I can’t decide between going to Yale, my dream school or Wake Forest, a school that I really like where I have a full scholarship waiting. I’ve listed some factors about each school, but I just don’t know… Ahh, please help!

Yale:
-prestigious
-great political science program (my intended major)
-New England (I love the weather and the preppiness!)
-BUT no financial aid (My situation is pretty complex, because my father passed away, and there’s his insurance policy…)

Wake Forest:
-full scholarship
-friendly, laid-back atmosphere (better social scene, from my experience)
-more focus on athletics
-guaranteed summer research grants

I’m interested in going to graduate school after college. Would it be easier or harder applying to grad school from Yale? Is the prestige of the school worth $200,000?

Any advice would be great. Thanks!