<p>Whoa. Take a deep breath.</p>
<p>You seem like a logical, thoughtful person, and I suspect you carefully balanced all the pros and cons when you made your decision last April. I think chances are good that you are simply having cold feet, buyer’s remorse, and last-minute jitters. Truth be told, there’s no way to know for sure which school is the “better” choice, given that both have their pros and cons.</p>
<p>But here’s what you can do in the meantime:</p>
<p>Given the significant financial difference in the schools and the fact that you’re going to be in the honors program at your school, I think it makes complete sense for you to stick with that choice. It sounds like a good choice.</p>
<p>Go there this Fall, plan to like it, and give it your best shot. If, in spite of your best efforts, you decide mid-way that it’s really not for you, consider transferring to the other school.</p>
<p>College is what you make of it. You can make this an excellent experience; it has all the ingredients to be perfect for you.</p>