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Hello,
I am a Texas resident who has recently moved from Washington. I am currently accepted into El Paso and am waiting to hear back from Baylor and WSU (waitlist) I was wondering if I could have some advice on deciding between these schools if I am accepted on the waitlist.
El Paso
Pros
Cons
Baylor
Pros
Cons
Pros
Cons
I am a Texas resident who has recently moved from Washington. I am currently accepted into El Paso and am waiting to hear back from Baylor and WSU (waitlist) I was wondering if I could have some advice on deciding between these schools if I am accepted on the waitlist.
El Paso
Pros
- least expensive (20k/yr)
- better match list/step scores vs WSU
- can already makes plans for due to being already accepted (finding housing, building connections, etc.)
- unique population I would enjoy working with
Cons
- away from family/friends/partner
- near the border? (heard mixed things about safety)
- less ideal environment (warm weather, flatter, less things to do)
Baylor
Pros
- More highly regarded name
- Better match list/step scores than either El Paso or WSU
- likely better research opportunities?
- less expensive than WSU (30k/yr)
Cons
- unclear about value of going to Temple (as that's likely where I'd go as someone coming off the waitlist)
- less ideal environment (warm weather, flatter, less things to do, etc)
- away from family/friends/partner
Pros
- closer to family/friends/partner
- ideal environment (cooler weather, more mountainous, enjoy camping fishing, etc)
Cons
- more expensive (40k/yr)
- more limited match list and lower step scores than either Baylor or El Paso
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