Case was my reach school (I'm stupid, what can I say?), and I could have gotten in (I was on the waiting list, that was because enrollment went up like 150% or something ridiculous because they hosted the 2004 VP debates) but I decided against going and went to UD.
Case is a very balanced school and campus, with lots to do around it. Don't worry about it being "in" Cleveland, it's not the bad part.
It's very beautiful, but don't expect your "traditional" school look, it's still urban and has lots of roads and new buildings.
My #1 problem with Case is that people put their 4 years in and then leave. That's it. At UD they stay longer to get a minor, masters, etc. They just don't want to leave. There's more of a party, community, and friendly atmosphere at UD than Case had, and frankly, it's what this shy, scared, and insecure kid needed. Case could be your perfect school, but it wasn't for me.
PS- My mom is a Case grad.
PSS- Consider going greek no matter where you go, I hated the idea at first, but now have joined one at UD. Look into it at Case (I recomend Phi Kappa Psi, but what do I know?)
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