<p>Hey guys!</p>
<p>I've been taking a look at Penn and wanted to know a few trademark things about the school. For example, Brown has the happiest students, what does Penn have? </p>
<p>Also, what is the pre-med track like at upenn? </p>
<p>If one were to choose between Brown and Upenn, what could be the tipping factors for each school? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>What do you mean tipping point? they are COMPLETELY different schools</p>
<p>You actually have to get into these schools first, which is hard to accomplish considering the competitiveness of applicants these days.</p>
<p>I understand they are different schools! I guess what I meant to say is what makes them distinct? </p>
<p>Shaheirdog, I would like to know more about the schools before I start worrying about getting into them. I’m visiting them in a few weeks and wanted to know a few things to watch out for!</p>
<p>Brown = “The Happy Ivy”
Penn = “The Social Ivy” – basically Penn kid’s are really smart, get recruited for great jobs, but also lead vibrant social lives (Greek life it pretty big for example).</p>
<p>Asking what makes each school “distinct” is a silly question frankly.</p>
<p>^ It’s not that silly. As much as people want to say their school is completely “distinction” free, there’s a reason why people tell you to consider fit when you have the luxury of choosing between several colleges that are similar in academic prestige.</p>
<p>oh you’re choosing between brown and penn? in july?</p>
<p>if you’re fortunate enough to get into BOTH of these schools, let alone ONE, then by all means come create such a threat.</p>
<p>but if you’re referring to choosing between brown and penn for early decision, then neither is strong enough in your own mind since you’re still debating.</p>
<p>^I think the OP’s intention is to get more info to help him in his internal debate.</p>
<p>Penn has more of a pre-professional feel, with Wharton, Nursing and Engineering. Even if you’re in CAS< you have the opportunity to take classes in the other schools. It also has a cool submatriculation program, so your senior year of undergrad is first year of grad school (assuming you get accepted into the program) and you finish Penn grad/professional school a year earlier. And you can do Dual Degrees at Penn (once again, assuming you get into the program, its competitive). And Penn is in a big, resourceful city.</p>
<p>I don’t know that much about Brown. I’ve heard (and you should verify) that it has NO general education requirements. I’ve also heard its great in the arts and has a good graphic design program. I bet the people on the Brown forum can help you more with that.</p>
<p>Pre-med track is bad. Stay away.</p>
<p>Yup, brown is one of the five or so undergrad colleges in america with an open curriculum (the others include amherst, grinnell). If penn = preprofessional education, then brown = liberal education.</p>