I totally agree with you, tiger bro, my teacher once told me that actually the only obstacle for our Chinese in the states is the communication stuff. And I will take yr advise as my principle of making decision.
As for robinst, you MUST have a very unique and impressive grow-up background. Maybe I won’t have essays as great as yours, but your words really make sense to me. Essay is the key. I’ll try the best to focus on it.