In a perfect world, in a world where both were the same price, I would obviously choose IU. It's more prestigious. The education and performance opportunities would be leagues better. However, this is not an ideal world. . .
I've gotten into IU Jacobs for voice. I really want to go here. However, here's the problem: While they have given me enough financial aid for my family to afford it, we can only barely afford it. It's just below our budget cutoff, thankfully. Plus, because of a requirement of my parents, I MUST double major in music and math/econ. I've talked to Jacobs, and they said while it's possible to complete both degrees in four years, they cannot guarantee I won't need a fifth year, which my family cannot afford.
On the other hand, I'm one of the lucky few who have been offered a FULL RIDE by Emory through the Emory Scholars program. I am beyond grateful. There, I could easily double major in music and math, as at Emory they only offer a BA in music, whereas at Jacobs, its a BM. However, that's what I'm worried about: I'm afraid that the education and lack of opportunities at Emory will make it a lot harder to "make it" as a singer than Jacobs would. I know I have to work hard and hone in my skills, but I firmly believe that my chances of having a career as a singer will be leagues higher if I go to Jacobs instead of Emory.
I've also heard a lot of these type of complaints about Emory: that they're really a business disguised as an educational institution. I've read they lack school spirit, too, and that the kids are super isolated and independent. On the other hand, Emory is smaller, which I would prefer. However, the best education and opportunities for my intended career path as a performer is my first priority. I think Jacobs would be the best in this regard.
tl;dr Is Jacobs really worth the extra money? I think so! My parents are inclined to disagree. Not sure how to convince them.
I've gotten into IU Jacobs for voice. I really want to go here. However, here's the problem: While they have given me enough financial aid for my family to afford it, we can only barely afford it. It's just below our budget cutoff, thankfully. Plus, because of a requirement of my parents, I MUST double major in music and math/econ. I've talked to Jacobs, and they said while it's possible to complete both degrees in four years, they cannot guarantee I won't need a fifth year, which my family cannot afford.
On the other hand, I'm one of the lucky few who have been offered a FULL RIDE by Emory through the Emory Scholars program. I am beyond grateful. There, I could easily double major in music and math, as at Emory they only offer a BA in music, whereas at Jacobs, its a BM. However, that's what I'm worried about: I'm afraid that the education and lack of opportunities at Emory will make it a lot harder to "make it" as a singer than Jacobs would. I know I have to work hard and hone in my skills, but I firmly believe that my chances of having a career as a singer will be leagues higher if I go to Jacobs instead of Emory.
I've also heard a lot of these type of complaints about Emory: that they're really a business disguised as an educational institution. I've read they lack school spirit, too, and that the kids are super isolated and independent. On the other hand, Emory is smaller, which I would prefer. However, the best education and opportunities for my intended career path as a performer is my first priority. I think Jacobs would be the best in this regard.
tl;dr Is Jacobs really worth the extra money? I think so! My parents are inclined to disagree. Not sure how to convince them.