Cornell VS Northwestern

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Basically the discussion title. Which should I choose?</p>

<p>Both are beautiful schools with, in my opinion, much in common--mid-sized (as opposed to Princeton or any of the smaller liberal arts colleges) and located on beautiful campuses, both have an array of divisional schools, both have a somewhat more pre-professional atmosphere. Greek life is also kind of a big deal at both C and NU. It goes without saying that both are obviously renowned for their academic rigor.</p>

<p>I have only the vaguest, murkiest idea of what I might want to study. Some days I feel like I'd be a great doctor, and other days I convince myself that I'm going to be a journalist, and then NU's Medill School of Journalism sounds like a good idea. Gender and Sexualities could be fun too....? Clearly I'm undecided. One thing I know for sure is that I want a liberal atmosphere where I can finally be myself, having attended a culturally conservative and elitist all-boys prep school in NYC for the last 6 years. </p>

<p>Other factors: My father actually works in nearby Utica and is thrilled at the possibility of my being so geographically nearby. We are still awaiting news of financial aid from both Universities.</p>

<p>Any thoughts? Thanks!</p>

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<p>Anyone?</p>

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<p>Both schools are very similar in size and the kind of students they attract - hard working, like to have fun and not take themselves too seriously. Cornell does have stronger international recognition. it is not as accessible as NU. I think which school you choose will come down to FA and location, NE vs midwest. My older daughter graduated from Cornell and the younger is still at Cornell. The older one said they were 4 best years of her life. She got her dream job through her Cornell network. Congratulations on two great options.</p>