Congrats, Congrats, Congrats!!! I'm soooo happy for you!! I haven't visited any other school than ICO, so I'm not really "qualified" to give an opinion, but when I did visit ICO, I loved it. Although not in the best neighborhood (eventhough I live on the south side of Chicago, too-but further south), it's very modern, the equipment looks updated and the clinical facilities (the Eye Institute) is......whoooaaaaa!!!!! Let's just say I really, really liked it. Good luck in your decision- you're on your way!!