[chikashi]

So I am basically torn between two decisions: school A vs school B.

A little background of me: I wasn't allowed to file a fafsa so I did not submit any so basically I'm relying on loans to pay for college (for my first year at least).

School A basically accepted me with the major that I want, pre-nursing, and it is also cheaper and known to have a high nclex passing rate. However, school B is more prestigious (so that means more expensive too), and accepted me / placed me in an undeclared major.

I kind of want to go to school B but at the same time I think it's better for me if I go to school A.

What do you say soompiers?

[maydai3333]

Ouchhh, you werent allowed to apply for FAFSA?

If i were you, I would just got to school A. It has your major, cheaper...and honestly, I heard that grad school is what really matters.

[chikashi]

That's what I've been lead to believe because we still haven't gotten our green card yet, but thanks to jenjenyaj, I just recently found out that I could apply even without the thing. x_x

But anywho, thanks for the feedback :]

[josebiwasabi]

A easily. if you know you're going to grad school for sure, then the name of your undergrad doesn't particularly matter, especially since you say that they have a high pass rate anyway.

[sPark*]

i agree with the other people who replied
A is a much better offer in the long run.
less debt, the major you want, etc etc

[xxxxxxx]

Follow your heart , woman! (:

I've always encouraged you to rethink about A.

[Amuse]

Don't let a school's reputation fool you. Just because one school may be prestigious and famous for whatever reason, you may not be happy attending there. (That's what happened to a friend of mine's...she's miserable at her school.) From what you said, school A seems to be a better choice. (: Hope that helps and good luck!

[monaero]

I would go with school A definitely. You've been accepted into the major you want, it won't cost you as much, and you already know that you'll be entering into a successful program. With school B, there's no guarantee you'll even get into pre-nursing.

[chikashi]

But the thing is, I visited both campuses during my spring break and I could definitely say that I liked school B's environment better, school body wise and nature wise ;(

[Kanzen]

My situation was pretty similar to yours. I ended up going to School A, even though I liked School B's atmosphere more, because School A offered me a full ride and more.

In my situation, it really came down to money. I would not want to enter graduate school with a massive debt already piled up.

You should really consider your financial future. =P

But, it's your decision, and do what makes you happy.

[WitchGoddess]

wow that sucks. I know a few of my international student friends who had to go without filing fafsa.

Can you tell us the schools?

[damyoungji]

I suggest you to go with School A. It's actually a program that you want to get into and the passing rate is higher.

I made the mistake of applying to school for their names. Now I regret it and I am in the middle of my studies. I hate the school and I am not doing my best because it's hard to have motivation and enjoy your studies when you are not satisfied with it (some people can pull it off, but they won't be happy). Definitely go with whatever interests you. In the end, you will have a more stress free student life and you are more likely to do better in a program that you actually like.

I don't think names are really important anymore. Let's say a student from a prestigious school graduated with a 60% average overall. As for another student from a less "prestigious" school graduated with an overall average of 85%. I think companies are more likely to hire the student with higher marks, especially if they have more experience than someone who got lower marks and has less experience.

Go with what you want to study. You know what's best for you and you don't want to end up in a program that will not help you in the future.

[xthefirst]

i think you should choose A. if you ever decide to pick a school based on the name, it should be the grad school, not the undergrad. plus, it's an actual program/major that you're interested in.