SMU or Wake Forest
I got about the same financial aid package from both, so money isn't exactly my problem when deciding between these two colleges. I was directly admitted to Cox Business school at SMU in December and just got accepted into Wake Forest for business management RD in March. At both colleges, I plan to double major in business management and international studies while minoring in French. I didn't think I would get into Wake at all, so I haven't thought about it until now. Both schools are roughly the same size, ACC, school spirit, sports, and well-ranked. I've visited SMU and loved it, I've never been to Wake Forest but have a few friends who love it. The biggest thing SMU has over Wake in my mind is location (and the fact I already have friends and a roomate there). I am a very big city person and Winston-Salem (Wake's location) is tiny in my opinion. Wake Forest's cons include location and their business school process (you don't get direct admission until sophomore year and that's not promised). SMU's con to me is the people. I don't mean this in an offensive way because I know people there, but I'm pretty liberal and not so "hoity-toity" or MAGA like SMU's culture is. Wake Forest business school is higher ranked than SMU's business school and that's making me rethink where to attend despite being committed to SMU Cox. I'm so stressed and have no idea what to do! I'm not sure if I would be unhappy in with SMU's culture or Wake Forest's location more. I'm sure I can find friends anywhere and maybe a few more years in a small city won't be as bad as I think? Reading this back makes it seem like Wake Forest should be the obvious choice, but that's because I haven't stressed enough my anxiety for "Work Forest" and once again THE FACT ITS IN SUCH A SMALL TOWN. I grew up in Atlanta, and moving to the mid-size city in Alabama I currently live in has been hell. Sorry for ranting so long, but I'd appreciate all the help I can get. I live in a world of "im sure you'll make the right choice" instead of "I'd love to help you."