Monday, April 29, 2013

Rock Chalk Jayhawk

      Happy Monday! Today was so fun; I went to the Junior Day at the University of Kansas! I absolutely loved it, but I have a big problem: I love Washburn University, Kansas State University, and the University of Kansas. A lot. I don't know how I'll be able to choose which one I'll go to. I guess it's also a good thing that I'm only a junior and I already know that I'll probably be going to one of those three schools, which is very exciting! I plan on applying to all three over the summer, which is super early but I don't see any harm in applying. I meet all of the basic requirements for the ACT, SAT, and my GPA, so the only question now is scholarships. I hope I can kick up those test scores and my GPA so that money won't be as much of an issue! I made a pros/cons list of each school right after the visit:

1. Washburn University
Pros: 
  • Great scholarship opportunities
  • Beautiful campus
  • Really cool new recreation center
  • Nice dorms
  • Great Greek life
  • Living and learning center
  • Awesome study abroad program
Cons:
  • It's in Topeka, KS (not exactly the ideal college town)
  • Missing out on the broad network
  • No special education program :(
2. Kansas State University
Pros:
  • Beautiful campus
  • Great Greek life
  • Affordable tuition
  • Good distance from home
  • Manhattan rocks
Cons:
  • Too big?
  • My family hates K-State (yes, this is a legitimate con)
3. University of Kansas
Pros:
  • Beautiful campus
  •  One of the best Special Education programs in the nation
  • Study abroad 
  • KU Basketball (major pro)
  • I've always been a KU fan
  • Lawrence is the best college town
  • Great Honors program (but it's super competitive and I probably can't get in)
  • Scholarship halls
Cons:
  • Huge classes
  • Huge campus
  • Greek life probably wouldn't work for me at KU
Do you have any advice for helping me pick? I know I have a super long time before I need to make this decision, but I want to know where I want to go to college ASAP! Have a great rest of your week!

Carpe Diem,
Brooke

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