<p>Did anyone here apply to Georgetown and what do you guys think of Georgetown?</p>
<p>Loved Georgetown, great campus, social life, academics, got deferred and then rejected. At least not another waiting list from them</p>
<p>so is it true that Tufts is a school for Georgetown rejects?</p>
<p>I applied to Georgetown and got in. I really liked it; it has a lot of positive aspects, location, SFS, FLL, internship opportunities. But it's WAY Conservative (they don't even sanction their student pro-choice group!) and Tufts gave me this cool distinction.</p>
<p>I think if you look at the data, Georgetown students are have marginally higher GPAs and SAT scores, and Tufts' percent admitted is ~5% higher. But of course that doesn't mean that everyone who goes to Tufts can't get into Georgetown too!</p>
<p>actually cfaragon, the SAT scores at Tufts are higher than at Georgetown, but Georgetown does have a higher percentage of students in the top ten percent.</p>
<p>I visited Georgetown but honestly felt like the school was full of social climbers, it seemed like most students were kind of just into being at an elite school and being elitist and pre-professional, while at Tufts I felt like students were more chill and more into academics.</p>
<p>Milkmagn, I've been reading a number of your posts on the Tufts pages, including "Tufts vs. Georgetown" (4/12) and "I feel bad" (5/04). From your comments, it appears that you aren't satisfied with attending Tufts. If you really perceive Georgetown to be a better/more prestigious school, then you definitely should go there. I think Dan's response to you on the "I feel bad" thread is very appropriate. Tufts is a fabulous institution but needs to be the right fit for you-and satisfy your feelings about status and prestige. There are lots of admitted pre-frosh who are excited and ready to get to campus in August. If you're truly this conflicted about your decision to attend Tufts, maybe Georgetown or JHU is the better place for you. It's puzzling that you're still asking questions about other schools (I looked at your many CC posts outside of the Tufts thread). Your themes are often school comparisons, difficulty of admission, and prestige. If these are such major issues for you, then I don't think Tufts is the right place for you. Decide now if you want to commit yourself to Tufts. You'll be in a better emotional place and can move beyond asking questions about other schools. You are about to enter one of the best phases of your life. Good luck wherever you land!</p>
<p>I agree with lovingmom59, since I too am a Mom. Find the solution that feels good/right for YOU and go with it. Don't "should" yourself into the next 4 years, trust your gut.</p>
<p>I went to Tufts and also had gotten into Georgetown. Tufts for me was a better fit academically and in terms of the student body. No regrets whatsoever!</p>
<p>I chose Tufts because I liked it better and it was better in the sciences and the people are friendlier... But aren't Tufts and Georgetown peer schools?</p>
<p>I think I'm just overreacting and taking prestige wayy to seriously...</p>
<p>Milkmagn: Yes, you are overreacting. Relax.</p>
<p>You picked Tufts for good reasons. I do believe Gtown and Tufts are peer schools in many respects. But they are also very different. That's probably why you felt more drawn to Tufts than Gtown - because despite their similarities, they simply attract different kids.</p>
<p>Milkmagn, you've made a ton of posts on the Georgetown, Tufts, and college search boards. Your obsession with this has is actually ludicrous. Think about how many people would love to be in your position. I'm going to state school even though I got into higher ranked institutions (one of them Tufts, but I couldn't afford it)...prestige isn't everything. And when the schools are that close there really is no substantial difference. So RELAX and spend your time enjoying the rest of your senior year rather than worrying about this! You're only hurting yourself...seriously, nobody with half a brain is going to care whether you went to Georgetown or Tufts. </p>
<p>As for Tufts being a school for Georgetown rejects...I didn't even apply to Georgetown because I knew I had $28,000 a year merit aid at GWU. And in all honesty I'm pretty sure I could have gotten accepted. Tufts, on the other hand, I applied to and loved. They're very different places-just because schools are of similar reputation doesn't at all mean that they have the same applicant pools.</p>
<p>Also realize that a lot of the incoming class (am sure Dan has the numbers) applied ED to Tufts because it was their first choice, period. They weren't rejected elsewhere and it wasn't their backup school. Georgetown wasn't even on S's wish list if Tufts hadn't worked out. Everyone is different! Students have SO many good reasons for choosing a school, but worrying about what other people might think shouldn't be one of them.</p>
<p>It still sounds to me like a bad case of buyer's remorse. It also doesn't help that you don't seem to be getting much support from your parents. If the problem were fit or cost that would be one thing, but worrying about Tufts' level of prestige...? I agree with the above posters in that if it's upsetting you that much, then by all means go elsewhere. You can bet there's someone on the waitlist who would love your spot. </p>
<p>But - you chose Tufts. It wasn't forced onto you, it wasn't a last resort, and there must have been something (or things) that brought you to your decision. I think you should stop doubting yourself! Good luck-</p>
<p>And look at it this way-- if Tufts attracts a student body that is truly not up to snuff compared to the other schools you could have attended, then you should have no problem pulling straight A's or being at the top of the class!</p>
<p>Sorry if that sounds sarcastic -- just trying to make a point. Really, though, if you're looking for classmates who scored 2300 on their SATs and graduated from HS with averages over 4.0 then you'll find them, but from what we've seen as parents, Tufts really does seem to attract a diverse, involved (and friendly) group of students.</p>
<p>Yea, my friends haven't also been supportive. One friend is like "I don't understand why you would ****ing choose Tufts over Georgetown and Johns Hopkins"... I told him that it was a personal choice, and he was getting pretty distraught... Almost all of the people I talked to shown similar reactions (though less extreme) to my choice of college.</p>
<p>But its too late anyway... I've already committed to Tufts, no turning back I guess</p>