<p>First,
" I can’t afford private schools" - not all by FAR. For example, Case offers great Merit awards to top kids, might be close to full tuition. </p>
<p>Second, you need to decide for yourself. Everybody here will have a different experience depending on WHAT they did at college, not the name of the college.<br>
D. has graduated in 2011 and her experience at Miami went way way beyond of her and our expectations. She had certain plans, bu she kep adding to the inital plans.
She did not plan for sorority, but ended up in one and that was one of her best experiences, still in touch with many sisters and met new ones who graduated from different colleges.
D. and her pre-med friends had no problem getting accepted to Med. Schools, including top 20s in a country. After graduation they found themselves well rounded adults who were able to pursue some personal interests outside of medicine, many graduated with combo of minor(s)/major(s).<br>
D. was able to visit bars on the weekends more frequently during senior year. Her senior year was light by design to allow time for Med. School interviews.
Miami U experience for my D. was absolutely positive. It was her #2 choice and she is very happy that she ended up attending Miami and NOT her #1 college.</p>