<p>Hey guys, I'm looking to study physics, want to go to school in the northeast, and for reference, want the acceptance rate to probably be around 20-50%. I would also prefer to not go to a super-techy/geeky school. A little of it is good, just not too much.</p>
<p>What are some schools that are a good fit?</p>
<p>Also, does anyone know how good of a physics department Bucknell has?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Here are some of the schools we were looking at for our son who planned to major in Physics. Wesleyan U, Tufts, Brandeis, University of Rochester, Lafayette, Dickinson. All are smaller, LACish, little greek life, strong physics departments. He wanted a strong physics department but within a strong liberal arts frame work. I believe Bucknell has a very good physics department but it was not included on our list because greek life is very prominent there. I hope this helps. He applied ED to his reach school, Swarthmore, and has just begun his junior year there as a dual major in Math and Physics.</p>
<p>Boston University
Northeastern University
UConn / UMass
Penn State</p>
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<p>Take a look at Skidmore College (NY) Best of luck in your college search!</p>
<p>Thanks guys, I will definitely put some research into these. Any others? Not having too much greek life is definitely a plus.</p>
<p>Rutgers, BU, Syracuse, NY POLY are all competent schools without being too techy. They look for good students but the admission rate is much higher than the esteemed ivies’ 8-10%.</p>
<p>I will add these two, as no Greek Life: </p>
<p>Connecticut College (CT) Need-Based aid only, I believe
Wheaton College (MA) Need-Based aid & Merit Aid</p>