Michigan LSA worth vs UMD in-state?

hustlewhileIwait
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:50:19 +0000

I’m a highly competitive HS Senior from MD, and struggling on whether to apply early to UM when I have a surefire UMD option at little or no cost. I don’t think Michigan would be insanely expensive for me, but outside of some crazy scholarship I’m unaware of it’ll be costing me 35k+ a year.

Now, the application fee is pretty tiny in the grand scheme of things, and I could afford it, but I’m already applying to a good amount of schools and I hate spending more than I have to. I know Michigan has some incredible programs, and loads of resources to help me pursue my main interests (neuroscience, psychology), but I just don’t have enough perspective on anything to make an intelligent decision. Does anyone have a strong argument for UM attendance? Is the prospect of having UM as an option so important as to make an application always worth it?

Thanks a lot.