URGENT: Boston College CSOM vs Emory Goizueta ( Undergrad )

Hi guys, my college admissions process is almost over and I'm faced with a big decision to make within the next couple days...

I've been accepted to two semi-targets for IB and cannot decide between them, so I decided to stop lurking on here and get some advice. I was also waitlisted at Harvard, but we all know that the chances are very slim and what to do in the case a miracle happens. Any input will be greatly appreciated and I look forward to hearing from y'all.

Emory
Pros:
- I feel the quality of life is better in Atlanta than in Boston
- Big, beautiful campus with better weather than Boston
- Less intense frat scene than at bigger state schools so I might give it a go
- Competition with other Georgia colleges is lower for job placement
- Seems more diverse

Cons:
- Atlanta isn't as much of a financial hub as Boston
- Not guaranteed admission into GBS, although it's extremely likely (something like an 80% admission rate for internal transfers)
- I have never lived in the South and don't know if I'd like it
- More expensive than BC

BC-CSOM
Pros:
- Guaranteed admission into Carrol School of Management
- I'm originally from New England so I like the vibe
- Known for being one of the most fun schools in the nation
- Good placement in Boston and NYC from what I've heard
- Cheaper than Emory

Cons:
- Seems very preppy to me
- More competition with Northern elite schools (Ivies, MIT, BU, NEU, etc.)
- I have family up in Boston, so I feel I'd be less independent
- Big emphasis on sports here, although it helps with school spirit and noticeability
- Confusing campus situation
- No frat scene
- Religious school

BC would cost me $8.5k a year, while Emory would set me back around $19k a year.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to hearing from you guys.

 

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