<p>I have always been interested in the sciences, and wish to probably major in something along the lines of biomedical engineering. But at the same time I find myself drawn to linguists, having spent a very significant portion of my high school credits on foreign language. It seems most of my ECs and "significant achievements" are tied to the foreign language. I truly enjoy both, but simply found the languages stronger in my high school, making it easier to excell in that direction.</p>
<p>If I could, I'd want to possibly double major or at least minor in linguists. </p>
<p>Thus, any advice on colleges that would suit me? Also as my application is much stronger in showing my linguistic interest, so should I focus on that through the application process or apply as an engineer?</p>
<p>For the moment, Duke seems to be my school of preference. Just for the idea I'm in the top 1% of my class, 2350+ on SAT, and all those other cliche statistics.</p>
<p>First off, linguistics is a lot different from just studying a foreign language. You may want to do a little more research on different aspects of it (phonetics, diachronics, syntax, etc.) and you'll soon understand it's more a science than just learning a language. I agree with pointoforder's suggestions, yet would be hesitant to suggest MIT for linguistics undergrad, as I have heard it is not quite up to scale with some other universities on the undergraduate level, especially in comparison to their post-graduate programs.</p>
<p>Thank you for the suggestions, though I'm a bit hesitant with the LACs, just because my career will most likely fall more in engineering than linguistics.</p>
<p>cb3930, I do realize that linguists is quite different than studying a foreign language, and actually your comparison of it to a science quite appeals to me. As I said, I do drift toward the sciences and maths a great deal.</p>
<p>If you are female, Smith Colleges Picker Engineering Program is superb and has a wonderful approach to teaching engineering. In addition, you get an excellent liberal arts education. Smith is known for academic excellence, terrific advising and mentoring and available, committed professors. It would be a great place to study both engineering and linguistics.</p>
<p>Smith is also part of the 5-college consortium (with Amherst, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke and Univ Mass). You can take classes at any.</p>
<p>that being said, Harvey mudd college might be a great option (part of the claremont consortium). It's a liberal arts college except it is definitely focused on math and science majors, especially engineering. And with the claremont consortium colleges nearby (pomona, claremont mckenna, pitzer, scripps) you can easily take classes of a more linguistic background (or even double major).</p>
<p>Ive heard Noam doesnt teach undergrads at all. </p>
<p>Anyways, if you wish to pursue biomedical engineering then Harvey Mudd might not actually be what you are looking for. If you at all think you might go into med school - our grade deflation is enough to make it way more difficult to get into top med schools than it should be. however, if you are sure that research/engineering is more what you wold do - then certainly look into us.</p>
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<li>As mentioned, you can take linguistic classes at Pomona</li>
<li>At Mudd you MUST concentrate in a particular humanities subject, with linguistics being an option. While here you must take at least 12 hum classes (avg 1.5 per term), which gives you a well rounded education.</li>
<li>However, an actual double major is highly unlikely if you do engineering here - No room in your packed schedules.<br></li>
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<p>Note- because of your SAT scores and class rank you would immediately qualify for a 10,000 PER YEAR scholarship that about 1/3 of the students are on. It can at least help foot the 50k per year bill.</p>