This post goes back to my original post: Location, Location, Location. In doing my research over the past few days and weeks, everything from comparing national rankings, enrollment rate, tuition & fees, to which schools have Greek life on campus, an attractive curriculum, and campus life. I think I forgot, however, one of the most integral aspects to my search: location. While I have not physically visited any of my potential campuses, I've viewed their websites and watched their virtual video tours. At the end of the day, my curriculum is equally as important as my location. I'm a city boy and really want to be in a thriving city. I must be near water, be exposed to brutal winters, cool autumns and have access to mass transit. With this said, the schools that I will make an effort to visit in the spring of next year are:
University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins University
Columbia University
University of Chicago
The idea of having a traditional college experience nestled in a dynamic, urban environment really speaks out to me. In fact, the first three schools listed are probably the official schools I will prepare to apply for in the fall of next year, with an anticipated acceptance time frame around late spring 2010. The remaining schools are still viable candidates, but my focus is not heavily centered on those any longer.
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