Wash U vs. Yale

m4xw3ll
Thu, 07 Apr 2016 04:46:53 +0000

So I recently heard back from Wash U hearing that I received a full-tuition scholarship. As of right now I have no award from Yale, while I am appealing, and am going through the tough decision of deciding between the two.

I’ll give some background

I fell in love with Yale on my visit in October and after my visit and, ever since, have dreamed of going there. However, ever since I came back from Wash U’s scholarship weekend I really fell in love with the overall environment there. My scholarship was like a family and it made me feel at home right away. However, different Yale students have consistently reached out to me and answered any and all questions I had, knowing that even before coming to campus, I had students that cared.

I love the environment of both the current students and the incoming freshmen at both schools, I love the support in my major at both places (Cog Sci at Yale, PNP at Wash U), I love that they both would offer me a large sense of community, and (to be superficial) they have great food and great facilities.

I love both schools, and, worst case scenario, would have to take out many small scholarships, and a small loan for Yale, but I could afford to go. Wash U, however, I wouldn’t have to worry about money at all, would definitely be less financially constrained at all times, while going to a school that I loved. However, I think I would have bigger qualms about dropping Yale for Wash U, than I would about dropping Wash U for Yale. But being financially (almost) free for 4 years is pretty hard to overlook.

I know it’s my decision and I know that I am the only person that can make the decision, however, some advice would be greatly appreciated!