i really need help, my first choice is always NIKON:

D3000

D60
i don't know which one to choose and i'm going with my superb instict.
hence why i need help, should i try a canon? i mean i really
don't feel it's going to change my perference over the nikons.
god and the COST i just wanna submit a high quality portfolio
because i'm serious about it just with my overall GPA let's see
how serious colleges are going to take me -_-'
oh god, someone help me.