mit vs caltech vs cmu vs columbia (what do i do?)
this is the hardest decision of my life, deciding between 4 t10s and 4 of my 5 top schools overall (no yale aww). i would appreciate some advice on this matter! would like to preface this with the fact that i dont wanna come across as egotistical or privileged i genuinely would like advice on how to proceed with my life.
info to know:
nonacademics:
i live near boston, so mit is roughly an hour away. i'd slightly prefer something more further away, but not that big of a deal
would like a place with many diverse people and experiences not just the same genre of people
prefer a bigger campus with more people to interact with, and moderately big classes
decent asian/indian huzz lol
majors:
mit - interested in mathematics
caltech - interested in applied/computational math + cs
cmu - school of cs
columbia - cs/math (IMPORTANT: selected for a likely letter + 1 of 10 rabi scholars, where i will receive 3 paid summer research positions and a network of mentorship and support)
academics:
i dont really wanna go to a place where i have to grind my classes all day (kinda burned out from high school) and get to spend more of my time doing research, joining clubs, and spending time with my community.
i need a school with good research and tutoring opportunities as those are something i am interested in pursuing in college.
j*bwise i have no clue what i want to do after college, maybe pursue my phd/become a quant/become a math professor?? idk yet
the most aura for my insta bio.
yeah so lmk if you need any more information from me but these are my pretty much my top four choices. of course i am so so happy and thrilled that i have the privilege to make this decision but i am REALLY distraught on what to choose. everyone is pretty much giving me different answers irl so i would really appreciate this subreddit's help. thank you in advance!
EDIT: since im lowkey nerdy if u dont wanna comment for wtv reason u can fill out this google form to anonymously decide where i should go! thank you!!!