<p>I am specifically referring to the kind of research opportunities that get published in refereed journals, such as I referenced concerning myself. It happens from time to time at an LAC, but certainly a lot more at Tulane. I am not saying this necessarily prepares one better for grad school, it probably is minor in that sense. I am just saying it is an element of the experience at Tulane that isn’t at the same level at most LAC’s.</p>
<p>I see the major scientific journals in chemistry, and I have not noticed any submissions from Reed, while I have see some from Tulane, and a lot from places like Harvard, Wisconsin, etc. Checking the Reed Chem dept. web pages, they cite no publications past the early to mid 1990’s, probably their own grad school work elsewhere. The exception is the visiting prof from Cal Tech. This is also a tangible measure. Again, this is not a knock on Reed in the least. I completely agree that these are fine teachers (wonderful in fact from what I can see) that will prepare one for grad school or industry excellently, and I am sure the same is true in all other areas. That is why Reed has the reputation it does, and deservedly so. I am just pointing out that a major research university like Tulane offers a certain experience an LAC cannot, or at least does not, in case that is important to this student (tben).</p>
<p>Well, I’ve decided on Reed. It was my first choice from the beginning but I didn’t expect to get accepted. And it just seems like the perfect place for me, more so now that I’ve visited.</p>
<p>On a side note, I also got accepted to Fordham off of the wait list.</p>
<p>tben - that’s so excellent!! Congrats. I am sorry that Tulane won’t have someone who is obviously an excellent student, but their loss is Reed’s gain. I am sure you will totally love it there. As I mentioned, everyone I know that goes/went there does.</p>
<p>Thanks! I’m actually in utter shock: after last semester, my GPA came out to a 2.76. No joke. I’m incredibly grateful that Reed, Tulane and Fordham think that despite that I’m still worthy of acceptance.</p>