<p>Hofstra- The school is so far away from the city and i had a difficult time getting my transcripts in. I sent it once in December only to find out three months later that they never received it. They couldn’t even have the courtesy to call me and let me know they are missing application materials. I had to check up on them to make sure. I sent another transcript twice via fax because they never received the first fax and I wasn’t going through mailing it again. In the end, I was admitted but Ultimately rejected their offer with pride and dignity.</p>
<p>St. Johns University- Academics/faculty/social life suck at St. Johns (didn’t apply)</p>
<p>UMass-Amherst- Waaay too large. Theres a reason for their nickname being “ZooMass”. The large amount of parties they throw will definitely distract me and not to talk of the fact that getting into graduate school will be hindered.</p>
<p>MIT/CalTech- As much as I want to focus on my academics, I also want to have a life outside of schoolwork and I don’t think these two schools will let me have that. Also MIT’s ugly campus is a complete turn-off (didn’t apply)</p>
<p>In the end, I am definitely happy picking Syracuse over the colleges I was admitted to.</p>