<p>I was just admitted to Brown, UChicago, and Amherst. I am probably majoring in mathematics, but I am not 100% sure. I am aware that Chicago has the strongest math program of the three, but I don’t think that that should make my choice, necessarily. What are some pros and cons for each school, and what are your thoughts?</p>
<p>Will you be majoring in pure mathematics or applied mathematics? If it is the latter it’s a top-notch program.</p>
<p>If I do major in mathematics, it will definitely be pure. Not sure what I want to focus on though. What I like about Brown is that the math major gives you the freedom to focus on exactly what you want to learn. So if I decided topology was my passion, I could take courses in just that and become very efficient there. However, I also like the idea of having a structure laid out - like at Chicago. It’s just very hard to choose.</p>
<p>I am also choosing between Brown and UChicago, and I’m a prospective physics major. Also looking for pros/cons/thoughts.</p>
<p>I was choosing between Brown and UChicago too.</p>
<p>But UChicago forced me to turn down my offer because I accidentally went into the female’s restroom there. :(</p>
<p>Which says things about the administration there.</p>
<p>I was admitted to Brown, UChicago and Dartmouth, Econ major. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>I vaguely recall [Brown</a> University awarded $15.5-million math institute | Brown University News and Events](<a href=“http://news.brown.edu/pressreleases/2010/08/math]Brown”>Brown University awarded $15.5-million math institute | News from Brown). That was a pretty big deal I believe…</p>
<p>In any event, Brown has great undergrad programs in these subjects, as does UChicago. I don’t think your prospective major should affect your decision. Rather, you should try to visit and investigate the culture. </p>
<p>In terms of cultural differences, UChicago is stereotyped for having an “intense” (sometimes “cutt-throat”) undergrad culture; Brown is known for being more “liberal” and “Bohemian”. In terms of other stereotypes, UChicago kids have a rep for having a chip on their shoulder since UChicago is not in the Ivy League. I have also heard that Brown students are known sometimes as weed-smoking rich kids. There’s some truth to all stereotypes.</p>
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<p>…What? Elaborate, please.</p>
<p>Brown and Chicago have such dramatically different philosophies of curriculum. It seems to me choosing between the two should be based partly on your own philosophy. Do you want someone else to determine your classes for the first year or so of college, or do you want to craft your own curriculum?</p>
<p>Many students switch their majors, sometimes multiple times. Don’t make a decision solely based on comparing economics or physics departments – what if you change your mind?</p>
<p>To help any of you out, we need to know more about you and your interests. Just knowing that you think you want to major in physics, or economics, is not enough info to give advice.</p>
<p>LOL, I find it interesting that noone mentioned Amherst after the original poster included it. I know nothing about the math dept at the 3 schools, but I do know that these are 3 outstanding options in general.</p>