<p>I'm torn between the two colleges, and i was hoping that people might have insights to offer me. I want to go to Med School after college, and McGill is obviously a great option for that, plus it's considerably less expensive than Cornell, and that's important as my parents will not be footing any part of the bill. Still, I love the small college system at Cornell, Ithaca, the campus, etc. I also want to major (probably) in English, though neuroscience, philosophy, and chemical engineering are also really high up on the list. One of my big things is really a sense of community-- I felt like Cornell felt like a much more "united" campus when I went to see it-- but if anyone has attended, or know someone who has attended, I would love to get their point of view.
Thanks!</p>
<p>While they are roughly similar in size, overall quality, and climate, they almost couldn't be more different in their settings. If you are invigorated by large cosmopolitan cities with arrogant waiters, then McGill is your place. If you feel cozy and comfortable in a classic small isolated American city, then Cornell is for you.</p>
<p>My 2002 copy of the Fiske Guide gives Cornell a rating of 5 for academics and gives McGill a 4. Edge to Cornell.</p>
<p>Joey, I don't know if noticed it, but the women in Montreal are, on average, probably the most beautiful in the world. If there was a Fiske Guide to Feminine Beauty, Montreal would get 6 stars.</p>
<p>My 2005 Princeton Review gives Cornell an Academic Rating of 90, McGill an Academic Rating of 78. </p>
<p>I would select Cornell.</p>
<p>Cornell is clearly an academically superior school. I think its a better "college experience" if you are willing to pay for it. If you like parts of both campuses, I'd say Brown is a great hybrid of the two.</p>
<p>"Joey, I don't know if noticed it, but the women in Montreal are, on average, probably the most beautiful in the world. If there was a Fiske Guide to Feminine Beauty, Montreal would get 6 stars" DITO!!! That's very very very important....i'm not a huge fan of cornell...Mcgill sounds good for you.Life slipper1234 said brown would be one to consider...</p>
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<p>One problem with cornell is you can only apply to one school, so Chem E is in a differnt school than English.</p>
<p>cornell (10 char)</p>
<p>Why is everyone saying Cornell? Sure, if you have 160,000 dollars to throw down the drain!</p>
<p>I think you can get a GREAT education at McGill, and still have money to go to med school, if you are really serious about that. Where you go to undergrad is not important at all.</p>
<p>However, if money is not an issue, go to the place you like best...which in this case seems to Cornell.</p>
<p>You seem to like Cornell better and I don't blame you. But if cost is a big issue, you should widen your pool of schools to maximize your chances of getting good financial aid. Look for similar schools like Wash U, Duke, and Brown (those aren't necessarily going to fit you, I'm just making suggestions).</p>
<p>"One problem with cornell is you can only apply to one school, so Chem E is in a differnt school than English."</p>
<p>and i'd assume a different league as far as admissions standards, too, ha</p>