Deciding whether to apply EA to MIT or Stanford for CS

[esperantist]

I’m currently deciding whether to apply to MIT and Caltech ea or to Stanford. I’m almost completely sure I’m going to major in CS, but I’m interested in mechanical/electrical engineering as well.

I really can’t decide between MIT and Stanford because I do want a more rigorous curriculum (which MIT has) but I also like the startup culture of Stanford and its proximity to Silicon Valley (I’d like to join a major tech company or start my own, and I think an internship with one of these companies before graduation would be helpful.)

I don’t really care about climate, social life, etc. What would you recommend and do you all know of any resources that could help me make the decision?

[brassratter]

If you apply early to Stanford, the probability of being rejected is higher and you won’t be allowed to apply early anywhere else. For these reasons, I suggest you apply EA to MIT, Caltech, and other schools that appeal to you.

MIT will provide oppprtunities to do internships. Recruiters line up to hire CS majors for the summer so that isn’t a factor. I recommend you think about how much you enjoy writing. Stanford is a liberal arts college. You will be required to do a lot of writing every quarter. If that isn’t something you want to do, MIT and Caltech are better choices.