Geeky Colleges?

<p>As a self-proclaimed geek (and labeled as such), I am curious to know what kind colleges are less athletic rah-rah, and more athletic bah-bah. I can already see that schools like NYU and Rensselaer may be good fits for me in that respect. Naturally, I'm not looking to transfer to a school solely based on its geek merits, but I'm interested because I don't want to end up going to school where everyone is obsessed with sports and looking perfect. I don't want to feel like I have to "fit in," essentially. I just want to be laid back in my spare time, and meet some down-to-earth people, even if they're so down-to-earth that they're stuck in the mud (I have my ways of befriending.) I guess I'm confused because I want to go to a big school, but I know that I'm less likely to find the kind of people I'm looking for there. Which is why maybe a small school would be better?</p>

<p>The kind of college I'm looking for basically is something a bit arty,--but not so arty that the competition gets to the point of pretentiousness or snobbishness-- something pretty geeky, but not devoid of a social life; it should be a bit diverse, should have strong academics, particularly in the social sciences and humanities, and perhaps most importantly, it should be a place where the gay community is accepted. Is there any such school that exists or even comes close to what I'm describing? If so, that would be my dream transfer school.</p>

<p>Wow, I think we would get along very well. I think Carnegie Mellon would fit you very well, however I am sure there are other schools along the same lines. Keep researching and let me know what you find as well.</p>

<p>Hmm, how about Michigan? Or Northwestern?</p>

<p>Bard or Sarah Lawrence</p>

<p>If you are interested in California then Berkeley, and a lesser extent UCLA and UCSD, sounds like a good fit for you.</p>

<p>Lawrence university
oberlin
Grinell</p>

<p>You sound like a perfect fit for NYU...what do you want to study?</p>

<p>Though this is a bit complicated,
you could go to Pitzer or Pomona which im pretty sure has a geek scene. and if you cant find the geek scene you are looking for there you simply hang out at Harvey Mudd (which among being geeky also is a top school for accepting the gay community) which a lot of ppl do, especially Pitzoids. On top of that the 3 schools mentioned and 2 more make up a small LAC system of about 4000 students, which is on the large end of things.</p>

<p>U Chicago </p>

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<p>Just go to NYU and call it a day. You will certainly have the gay part covered there, as well as academics, and athletics (or lack thereof).</p>

<p>I have the perfect school for you!</p>

<p>Wesleyan University.</p>

<p>Johns Hopkins, MIT, Caltech...</p>

<p>Rashkolnikov, I happen to have an interest in Carnegie Mellon! I applied as a freshman before for H&SS, but was rejected; I liked the campus and loved the architecture. It was a little gloomy on the day I visited the place, but that's my style. CM is obviously a techie place, and I am sorely lacking in that department save making music videos (my new passion...it's not as technical as robotics though, that's for sure), so I don't know how well I'd fare there, but...I know they have a good creative writing program, and after reading over their English course descriptions in the catalog, I was more than satisfied, if not intimidated. So yeah, I'm gonna apply there again and see how it works out. I read somewhere here that the transfer rate is 13%, so it's a long shot, but it's always best to try. Also, what college are you at right now, and are you planning to transfer?</p>

<p>Thanks, FBI_34. Right now, I'm studying English, but I really want to double major, aka I want a high-paying job (no offense to sole English majors...I admire your tenacity and audacity.) I'm working for my CC's paper right now as a copy editor/reporter, so perhaps journalism is an option. And then I've thought of pre-law, IA, poli sci, and the like. Based on one of NYU's personal statement questions, I can tell that they want to see people who know what they want to do, so I'm workin' on that part.</p>

<p>mojojojo69 (love the name...former powa' puff gulllls fan), that is a good suggestion, especially for a small school. The only thing is that I think it might be too much for me. My SATs are way below average for Wesleyan (630M, 620V, 640W), although my SAT History score (730) might be more to their liking...though they probably don't care about that, lolz. I am going to retake the SAT though, so we shall see.</p>

<p>Seiken, those are interesting suggestions, and ones which I have considered (with the exception of Harvey Mudd, because that is just too geeky, even for me.) As former SOCAL resident, I'd probably jump at the chance to go to NOCAL (N.C.? No. CA? heh), just for the experience. </p>

<p>Mathtastic_nerd, those are also good suggestions, ones which I have thought of. Berkeley would probably be my west coast dream school. UCLA is easier to get into than Berkeley, so I've heard...UCLA's transfer statistics indicate that English major transfers average a 3.56 or so, and I think I can match or exceed that come next semester, so applying there may well be worth the while. Berkeley's average transfer GPA, meanwhile, I believe is around a 3.7, more along the lines of Georgetown's avg., so that may be more difficult to get into.</p>

<p>Everyone else, although some of those schools are not what I exactly had in mind, I appreciate your input. Oberlin and John Hopkins are also a couple that I have thought about, so that's good. If anyone has any other suggestions, feel free to chime in.</p>

<p>Do not go to UCLA</p>

<p>I am going there this fall(hope to transfer) and from what I've seen its students are a little too focussed on the tanning salon and body fat ratios. </p>

<p>Northwestern</p>

<p>Maybe Wash U (I know sports aren't big but I don't know about general geekiness)</p>

<p>Harvey Mudd for teh ultra geekiness. In the 80s the school was famous because all their students rode unicycles to class and the school is currently famous for elaborate complicated pranks sometimes involving technology. I wish I got in. Stupid admissions went up 70%.</p>

<p>If Mudd doesn't fit your major or its too geeky you might want to try any of the neighboring schools.</p>

<p>haha, i go to ucla too, and i wouldnt recomment it 100% More like 60%</p>

<p>"Do not go to UCLA</p>

<p>I am going there this fall(hope to transfer) and from what I've seen its students are a little too focussed on the tanning salon and body fat ratios."</p>

<p>Exactly one of the reasons why I chose UCSD over UCLA.</p>

<p><3 the false stereotypes about Mudd.</p>

<p>You'll find that Mudd is actually not that geeky. About a third of people here are huge nerds but the rest are fairly normal. There is basically that one big stratification of people in the school. The problem is just that the nerds are the most obnoxious and annoying so they stand out and people assume they represent our entire school.</p>

<p>Three out of the eight dorms are known for excessive partying, binge drinking, drug using, fire setting, beer pong playing, etc.</p>

<p>So maybe you shouldn't count Mudd out for it being "too geeky." </p>

<p>By the way, I don't consider myself "teh ultra geek" or even "teh somewhat geek."</p>

<p>And also in my dorm there has been at least a dozen people drunk every night from last Friday until now. I don't think "geeks" get drunk very often.</p>