Harvard vs. Princeton

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey you guys! I'm an aspiring biochem/neurobiology major (who isn't at all sure about her future, but might even go on to do pre-med). My primary interests include musical theatre, a cappella, public speaking and writing.</p>

<p>So after the long and arduous college process, decisions came out and the impossible happened -- I got into 4 Ivies!!!!
I narrowed down my choices to Harvard and Princeton and now I'm facing the crazy, amazing and privileged decision of choosing between both. Despite the alleged intellect of someone who got into these schools, I'm finding it extremely hard to choose.
Princeton's supposedly better undergrad focus and the opportunity to apply to the BridgeYear Program are both tempting, but let's be honest - Harvard's stress on research and proximity to Boston are as appealing.</p>

<p>I'm hoping the internet as a higher power will be able to tip the scales in the favor of either Harvard or Princeton.</p>

<p>Any thoughts are going to be much appreciated!
xx</p>

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<p>You GO, Girl! Oh, if only all your days could be as wondrous as these! Good for you. Congratulations. If I were you I would return to both campuses, take notes, and check your emotions the next day. These schools are so close you cannot go wrong, but you do need to make a decision and, given the closeness, YOU need to make a decision.</p>

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<p>Given your intended major , the ability to cross register for classes at MIT, the wealth of research opportunities at the many hospitals in Boston affiliated with Harvard, not to mention the overall huge student population in Boston- I’d say its a no brainer. </p>

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<p>And dont forget that Harvard has the CBS- Center for Brain Science-
<a href=“http://cbs.fas.harvard.edu/community/partners”>http://cbs.fas.harvard.edu/community/partners&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>which has close ties to the Broad Institute as well as many other research centers. </p>