<p>Assuming you lived in DC and got a full scholarship to each of these, which would you attend any why? (Major: Math and/or Economics.)</p>
<p>Thanks for any responses.</p>
<p>They're all great schools, but I think for a math or economics major Chicago is probably the best. Its great for those majors. From what I've heard, Georgetown is more of a humanities school, mostly known for its great political schools and law school. I haven't really heard about math and economics at Brown, but I do know that for economics, Chicago is great.</p>
<p>However, Brown and Georgetown are much nicer places to be than the south side of Chicago.</p>
<p>Make your choice based on what is important to you.</p>
<p>The personalities of these schools seem very different to me - Brown is liberal and somewhat hippie, Georgetown is Catholic and somewhat socially conservative, and Chicago is nerdy.</p>
<p>Chicago is probably best for economics. I don't know about Brown, but Georgetown isn't really known for economics at all.</p>
<p>I'll list why I am considering each (although, I think I've all but crossed Georgetown off the list):</p>
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<li>Brown: Best social scene, I think, most diverse/liberal/etc.</li>
<li>Chicago: Best economics program</li>
<li>Georgetown: Close to home</li>
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<p>I'm wondering... how right wing is Chicago? Is it considered a tolerant/accepting place? I've never visited, and I doubt I will be able to (unless they pay for it lol), so I am trying to find out what I can. Thanks.</p>
<p>Georgetown is much more known for business</p>
<p>Between Chicago and Brown, it will depend much more on your priorities.
Brown will be much more "fun" in general in my opinion. </p>
<p>While Chicago may have a top ranking economics/math program, is it really worth it to "sacrifice" four years of "fun" for that considering it is undergraduate. At that level, the two will be comparable either way you go.</p>
<p>Some discription of your personality would be good. If you are a well balanced individual, I would sugest Brown. Graduate school wise, they will both get you into top programs. If you are planning on graduate school, I would do undergad at Brown and then go to U of Chicago. If you decide to go down a different path, Brown will probably be a better vehicle for Law School admissions.</p>
<p>I suggest you do some serious reading on the UofC board before deciding to go there because it has a very narrow and particular type of student.</p>
<p>I think I will want to go to grad school, probably to study economics (but who knows.) I will not go to law school (ew, lol.)</p>
<p>Anyway, in terms of personality, I am a nerd on the inside, but I play sports and do stuff like that, too. I think that, socially, Brown would fit me well (but I've never visited.)</p>
<p>I think:</p>
<p>Brown for undergraduate
Uof Chicago for graduate</p>
<p>But don't just rely on an anonymous individual's opinion. It is your decision to make.</p>
<p>Brown is almost grossly liberal. It's random that one would consider it along with Georgetown hahaha. Georgetown is in an excellent location for an economics internship, also.</p>
<p>Brown gives very little - offically no - non-need based aid.</p>
<p>You really need to do overnight visits at Chicago and Brown to see which fits you best. No-one else can really give you the right advice. My D visited both Chicago and Brown, and loved both schools, even though they are as different as black and white. She finally decided on U.Chicago, and loves every moment there. Goes downtown a lot, plus is involved in campus activities, has a strong social life (despite the rumors on this CC board).</p>
<p>And my daughter's final decision was between Chicago and Brown, and she opted for Brown!</p>
<p>As chocoholic said, it goes to show there is no one right decision; it has to be what is the best fit for you personally. And you definitely need to visit before making a final decision about any place.</p>
<p>You can read up on schools beyond their web sites. Go to a bookstore and read the pertinent selections in "what these colleges are really like" books. You can also check out places online like campusdirt, princetonreview, and studentsreview.</p>
<p>What is your view of the Chicago school of economics, meaning the theoretical framework not the physical location? If you aren't a budding Chicago school economist, I wouldn't advise going to Chicago. You can google on this if you don't know what I'm talking about.</p>
<p>Do you have a preference concerning distribution requirements? Chicago and Brown are very different.</p>
<p>Chicago, without a doubt.</p>
<p>Unless you want to stay at home, Georgetown can't compete with Brown or Chicago in Economics and Math.</p>
<p>Chicago is ranked between 1-5 (depending on the ranking) for both Economics and Math. Brown's programs are excellent, but really, only four or five schools are as good as Chicago when it comes to Math and Econ. Sure, the social life is nothing great, but I've heard that Brown's social life sucks too. At least at Chicago you have one of the best cities in North America at your doorstep.</p>
<p>I won't argue about Chicago's excellence in Economics.</p>
<p>But :</p>
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Brown's social life sucks
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<p>Totally beg to differ there. </p>
<p>Brown's social life is near tops amongst the Ivies. Every Brown grad I've ever met raves about the social scene and had a blast there.</p>
<p>Further, compared to Chicago? Brown makes Chicago seem like prison time. </p>
<p>Brown wins that contest hands down.</p>
<p>In reality, Brown offers you more freedom to explore academically with its open curiculum, and I assure you that you will leave with a higher GPA that will be more appealling when it comes time for graduate school. Chicago is infamous for its grade deflation. Not only will you leave with a higher GPA, but you will 95% of the time have had more fun and enjoyed your time at college coming out of Brown.</p>
<p>The colleges are obviously on the same level academically and reputation wise. One being a top private and the other being an Ivy. It comes down to where will you enjoy yourself more. Besides, it is undergrad. Graduate school is the only real time to look at the rankings of individual departments within a school.</p>
<p>Brown then Chicago I say. Best of both worlds.</p>
<p>Oh and about the one person that talked about how awsome Chicago is briefly. The area of Chicafo that the university is in is not entirely the best place to be situated. Providence is perhaps the greatest college town along with Boston. You have easy access to all the major Northeastern cities along with several other awsome schools like RISD.</p>
<p>Brown's social life is bad??? Are you kidding, it probably has one of the best social scenes in the world. I was hanging out with 10-15 Brown girls (I am a guy - fun night) last night and I can tell you every one of them loved it. Brown is amazing. I have had some of the best times of my life there. Its probably the most fun Ivy along with Dartmouth, Penn, and Princeton. Thayer street (the main off campus area) is simply awesome.</p>
<p>Forget the ranking of Chicago's graduate program. Go there for grad school, its not going to make any meaningful difference going to Brown or Chicago career wise, but socially Brown is lightyears better. Not even a choice, jpps1 himself was headed to Chicago but ditched it and waited an extra year because he realized it wasn't what he wanted socially. I am in grad school at Columbia so I am exposed to people from all the top schools. All the people I like (social, friendly, fun) HATED chicago. I have visited both (Brown many times) and I can tell you Brown is heaven compared to Chicago.</p>
<p>"Brown is almost grossly liberal."
Heh, so am I.</p>
<p>"Brown gives very little - offically no - non-need based aid."
That's good because I sure as hell need a lot.</p>
<p>"You really need to do overnight visits at Chicago and Brown to see which fits you best."
Well, I definetely would like to, but they're far away, so it would be expensive... I am just going to go with what I can find out online. (I did visit Georgetown, for the record.) I am leaning towards Brown right now, because Chicago seems too conservative and not fun? I don't know. I like that Chicago is in a city, which I guess I am used to...</p>
<p>"If you aren't a budding Chicago school economist, I wouldn't advise going to Chicago."
So basically, they're all free markets libertarians? I can't say I necessarily support that. If you don't control a free market, it becomes harmful.</p>
<p>Anyway, thanks for all the responses. I don't know what I will choose, but there certainly is a lot of good information here. And if anyone else wants to suggest something, then go ahead. ^_^</p>
<p>Cing, seriously don't go to Chicago. You'll be just as successful and much more happy at Brown.</p>
<p>RCMan13-</p>
<p>Have you ever been to the U. of C. campus?</p>
<p>Just because it is on the south side of Chicago does not automatically mean it is in a terrible neighborhood. I live in Hyde Park, so I would know.</p>
<p>Stereotypes . . . .</p>