<p>Orlanta3,</p>
<p>It sounds as if you are trying to weigh out your options carefully concerning the two schools in question. Both are fine universities with outstanding reputations. Congratulations for your acceptance to two great schools in a very tough year for applicants!</p>
<p>When visiting colleges, one usually gets a feeling in their “gut” about where their own personal best “fit” is. If your high school buddies were not in the picture at all, where would you feel you had that best fit? That is the real question because you are going to be meeting knew people, exploring new interests and you may stay close with your high school friends or you may not. Oh and by the way, it’s best to not room with one of your “best buddies” - because it really can tarnish your friendship.</p>
<p>In business, it seems most people in today’s competitive environment do go to grad school. Once you have your master’s degree, that institution will be the one that is attached to you, (your undergrad degree is not the major emphasis). Acceptance into grad school is determined by your exam score (GRE, MCAT, LCAT, etc), your GPA, and how you fit with their grad program. It isn’t that big of a deal where you got your undergrad degree to those schools, just as long as you have the right stuff.</p>
<p>Judging from your academic info and the fact that FSU is willing to put their money where their mouth is, I would say that you have the capability to do outstanding work wherever you decide to go. FSU recognizes potential (scholarships) and has produced the only Rhodes Scholars to come out of Florida in the last couple of years. They have a department that specifically gives guidance to academically talented students in their quest for outstanding accomplishments such as Rhodes, Goldwater, etc. scholarships. As a result of this many students who are high achievers don’t necessarily go to UF especially when FSU is willing to sweeten the pot with the scholarship $$. </p>
<p>Every year there are so many students accepted to both schools who choose FSU over UF or UF over FSU. Their #1 choice boils down to their own personal perspective.</p>
<p>You are the only one who can answer this question…what does your gut tell you?</p>
<p>If you still aren’t sure, write down the pros and cons of both schools and see if that helps you to analyze what you think and/or feel.</p>
<p>Good luck, please let us know what you decide.</p>
<p>ABC - By the way, Write On is a female!</p>