<p>thanks so much for all of your comments! i really appreciate having some fairly objective insight. i completely understand what you mean by “passing up” JHU for Wake, because i know Wake doesn’t have quite the same level of prestige as JHU (although they are both still great). honestly though, i think that since they’re both very strong academically, my bigger concern is their “way of life/social scene”, and i think Wake wins for me in that aspect. i don’t mean to sound superficial at all, the only reason i say that is because i know i’ll receive a great education both places, so i’ve already solidified that part of the college decision. i think i’m leaning towards Wake more now, but no final decision has been made! thanks so much again for your time everyone!</p>