<p>I'm currently a junior so I know it's a little early for me to be making one of these threads, but I was debating between applying to Brown or Dartmouth ED (my stats are borderline for both) so I wanted to get people's thoughts beforehand.</p>
<p>I'm thinking of majoring in English and possibly double majoring in Philosophy/Psychology before going on to law school. My main concern is the cost of attending Brown or Dartmouth - my family isn't poor, but we make enough to probably not get financial aid. Is it worth going to either of these schools AND paying for law school afterward? Do undergrad applicants from Ivy Leagues generally get accepted to more T14 law schools than those of other schools?</p>
<p>Also, while I know that these schools are definitely on the smaller side when compared to big city universities, what are some of the differences in terms of student body and their English/Philosophy/Psychology programs? I'm pretty liberal and I've heard that Brown is very liberal leaning and WM leans a little to the left, while Dartmouth is more moderate with a conservative tradition.</p>
<p>Thanks you for your help!</p>
<p>Have you checked out Williams College? Their financial aid is really good I hear. Same liberal arts environment and prestige as Dartmouth and Brown, but easier to get in. You should look into it. :)</p>
<p>Probably the three top schools focused on undergrad education and experience in America. W&M less expensive and MUCH better weather. Brown has a more urban environment. Dartmouth is the outdoors lovers paradise. All are worth the money if they fit you.</p>
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<p>If that were your only criterion (and of course it’s not) Brown would win in a landslide. I love W&M; it’s a beautiful and comfortable educational environment; but it’s not terribly liberal and–worse–its state-supported status (since 1906) requires a lot of in-state admits who would never gain admission to Dartmouth or Brown. So take that into account. </p>
<p>Dartmouth has a ‘conservative tradition’ but it’s largely a thing of the (distant) past. Yes these are just opinions, take them for what they’re worth.</p>
<p>I think swish14 is right on the money. Obviously, you can’t really go wrong with any of these schools, but they do cater to different sorts of people. From your brief description of yourself, Brown might fit you best, though.</p>