I've heard back from all but one school, and so far they have all been offer letters. Even without hearing from that school, I am already having difficulty deciding on which school I should attend. I'm making a pros and cons list to see if that'd help, but it seems like everything sort of balances out in end, at least to me. Any advice?
School 1:
Pros:
top tier school
program is exactly what I am looking for
school itself is beautiful
located in a small city
guaranteed housing
Cons:
most expensive program
city is most expensive to live in (of those on my list)
accommodation far from academics (I have a busted ankle)
School 2:
Pros:
located in a small city that I know well and love
been to the school before
well located
I know I would enjoy the program
least expensive cost-wise, already have some aid
Cons:
much lower ranking
program isn't exactly what I a looking for
not guaranteed housing
I was wondering if I would just be settling for school 2 if I choose there because I am comfortable with the city and school, when I feel like the program at school 1 fits what I want better? I feel like I will get a great education at either school, but I feel like future prospects may be slightly better if I go to school one. This will all change if I get accepted to the school I am still waiting for, but I am just really conflicted about what to do right now.