So, this chapter is really hard for me to write because I already know where each of them is going, and with this being part one, well, I don't know how far I should go. So... I'll see how much I can do.
Riley's POV:
I'm glad mom and dad are going to help us monitor this... It should make for an interesting discussion.
"Alright, so each of the four of you, plus your mom and I all have a list of five universities that you believe to be your favorites so far correct?" Dad asked, following our agreement.
"Yup." We all said.
"You had to pick the one with the highest percentage Scholarship, the most prestigious, the best for your career choice, one based on location, and one based on the best activities and extra-curricular opportunities that you might enjoy. Everyone do that?" Mom added.
"Yes" we all said
"Alright, I drew names out of a hat, and I got the order posted on the board. Riley, Farkle, Topanga, Lucas, Maya and finally me, Riley, start." Woah, okay.
"So, my biggest percentage scholarship is to Oregon, I got a full one. Most prestigious school is Harvard/Yale/Princeton which I got 50% scholarship to each! best for my career choice I believe is Michigan State or Cornell which were both 75%, best for location is a tie between Columbia at 25% and Cornell, and best extra-curricular activities that I got a scholarship for is probably Southern California, which was also a 25%". Yeah, I did good.
"So, your top 5 in order are?" Mom got a whiteboard marker.
"Cornell, Michigan State, Harvard, Oregon, USC."
"Wonderful list. Okay, Farkle you're next."
"Well, my largest scholarship was a tie between many schools at 100% so I'm gong to say Florida. My best for academic prestige is the same as Riley, my best for career is Boston College, my best for Location is Oregon because it's warm there, and it's by the ocean. Best extra curriculars? I agree with Riley, if we are going as a group USC has the best for all of us." Hmm... Interesting.
"So, your top 5?" Mom asked ready to write.
"Well, I would go Boston College, Harvard, USC, Florida and Oregon." Aw darn. I liked Cornell. I wonder if he even applied there?
"Alright, next is Topanga's list. Just share your top 5."
"Well, not knowing anything about anyone's scholarships, I took a look at different factors. I took a look at safety, location in general, cost in general and academic prestige, plus my favoritism towards certain schools, and averaged them out."
"Alright, just say it..." Dad!
"Fine. So my order is Harvard, Columbia, Michigan State, Cornell and Cal Berkeley. keep in mind career wise these might not work, but they should be good for everything else." I like that list. It's very well rounded.
"Alright, good. Lucas?"
"Well, my best for Scholarship was Columbia, I got 100, Academic Prestige is California, career choice is Michigan State, Location is Cornell, and best ECAs are... I'd say USC as well. That's just my preference." YAY! He added Cornell! :)
"Top 5?"
"Well, I'd say Columbia because it's at the top of almost everything, then Cornell is clearly second, USC third, MSU fourth and Cal 5th." Odd... This is basically the same few schools.
"Alright, Maya, you're up." This will be good.
"Best scholarship was Michigan State, 100, but I also got 100 for USC. Best Academics? I'd say Columbia. Career Choice? Probably Cornell. Location is Florida, I like it warm. Best ECAs? I found Oregon myself. Yes it rains, but California is really expensive and Seattle isn't that far really." Hmm... Good point about Seattle.
"Okay, you're top 5?"
"Well, this seems easy. Michigan State, Florida, Oregon, Cornell, Columbia. USC would be 6th, but career wise for everybody it seems limited." True... True...
Cory's POV:
How am I going to do this? This is difficult! Cornell, Columbia, Harvard, USC, MSU, Oregon, Florida, and California all made multiple lists! That's 8 schools for a Top 5! Plus add Boston for Farkle and Texas A&M which I found seemed to be good for everyone, especially Lucas, and we have a Top 10.
"Okay, so, I had four of the same five you guys already said, so I'm going to make a Top 10 List. This is in no order, so just bear with me. We got Columbia, Cornell, Michigan State, USC, Florida, Oregon, Harvard, California, Boston, and my pick for you guys, Texas A&M."
"Well, I think it's safe to say that I'm sorry Farkle but Boston College will have to be elimated. Also, TAMU because no one else voted for it. Oh, and Lucas and I both gave Cal 5, so that can be out too." Ugh... Wife's Right.
"Okay, so down to 7. I have a feeling we should all use these seven and come up with a good Top 5 each after we eat and do some more research." I think that would be fair to everyone.
"Alright, sounds good. I'll make some Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers for dinner." YES! NO CHICKEN!
"Dad!" Oops. Did I say that out loud... Riley is rolling her eyes... Ugh... I do like Hamburgers. They are so good.
Lucas's POV:
Hmm... All 7 of these are intriguing. I have no way to make this list. Hmm... I don't think I'm going to change much of my list...
Maya's POV:
All 6 of my schools are still in! Harvard is the only one that I didn't say, but that's because I've already been denied to go there. I will change my preferences around if I need to, but I can't let them go to some big awesome school without me!
Riley's POV:
Overall, I'm happy with what's left. The only 2 I didn't say, I had in my Top 10, so I'm really happy with this. My problem for Columbia is cost, and my problem for Florida, is career, that's why they didn't make my Top 5. Boston College was in my Top 10 too, but Extra Curriculars and Location both did it for me. Well, I know what my top 5 is...
Farkle's POV:
Okay, so my number one school is gone, I like everything left on the list, but I still think I'm going to have to upset Maya at least once. I have to defend myself here. Also, maybe I should try and apply to Cornell. Everyone else had it on their list and I haven't even heard of it before. I should look into it.
Topanga's POV:
I'm really happy with how this is going so far. I'm happy to see that everyone has worked hard and has given themselves all kinds of options and now they get the ability to make this decision. I just hope they don't make a bad one and regret it. Not that there's any bad ones there, but there is one I don't really like and that's Florida because of the hurricanes and yes it's warm down there but it's sunny and they could get Skin problems and all kinds of things, plus, the atmosphere is... All full of tourists who cause problems. I still have to put the other six in order though. This will be hard.
Cory's POV:
My list is really easy. I already know what they are and the order. I'm just glad that they chose some good places and that we can make this decision together. Time to eat and come back together in a couple of weeks.
So, where do you guys think they are going to go? Unfortunately, I can't really have your reviews impact this because I already have parts of the storyline based around it, plus I believe what is going to happen will impact all the Characters positively. I would like to hear where you think though, so leave me a review and I will respond back. Have A Nice Day!
