@milee30 Ironically both UChicago and Brown are on my list right now. I know that sounds a little crazy since both are so different, but I like them for different reasons. I like UChicago for the academic rigor, their quirky mailings and the recent moves in CS. I like Brown for the support they are known to give women in STEM. Still grappling with the core vs open curriculum pros and cons and trying to understand that better.
Trying not to get too attached to any one school though because I don’t want to set myself up for disappointment if I don’t get in 