<p>I am a transfer student that is applying to several schools. I've been accepted to Washington University in St. Louis; among the other schools that I'm applying to, the only real competitior to WashU is Wesleyan University. Assuming the schools cost the same amount of money and I plan on law school in the future, which would be the better choice overall? </p>
<p>In other words, which school would you go to if accepted to both and why?</p>
<p>wesleyan - not close</p>
<p>as in not even close? care to explain why?</p>
<p>Washington University.</p>
<p>Wesleyan is in a very boring town with nothing to do. The school is excellent academically, but I would not fit in with the student population. I am moderate politically. Wesleyan students make Reed College student look moderate. You will get an excellent education at either college but ask yourself if you would fit in with the student body. Most people in college are liberal, but the students at Wesleyan are at the far left end of the political spectrum. If being at school where marijuana use is rampant and you like small towns with little to do, then by all means go to Wesleyan.</p>
<p>Washington University is also very liberal. Washington University is right in downtown St. Louis so there's tons to do. WUSTL is more of a "fun" school than Wesleyan.</p>
<p>One of my cousins graduated from WUSTL and he is currently an accountant. A guy from my high school goes to Wesleyan - he is a counter culture type.</p>
<p>Did you apply to Reed College? The campus is stunning, the students are brilliant, and it has a great reputation.</p>
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<p>Although we are very liberal, I don't think that's true at all. We're comperable or to the right of Reed, CERTAINLY not to the left. Wes actually has more stright laced and/or moderate students than you may think.</p>
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<p>One of my cousins graduated from WUSTL and he is currently an accountant. A guy from my high school goes to Wesleyan - he is a counter culture type.<</p>
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<p>yea, but the guy at Wesleyan can still become whatever he wants.:)</p>
<p>personally, I would go to WashU. The only reason I didn't apply was because I didn't have the grades to get in. Otherwise I would have booked a plane flight to visit. I've heard nothing but wonderful things from the students that attend, as well as alumni. I've also heard Wesleyan is liberal, very liberal, because one of my tour guides at Haverford was decided between Wesleyan and Haverford.</p>
<p>When I envision Wash U I picture a school a lot like Duek, only minus the world renown. I think you'd be happy at either, since both are wonderful schools that will set you on track for whatever profession you choose.</p>
<p>Try students review so you can compare current students to yourself and see which school fits you the best socially. This is, of course, if you are unable to visit the actual schools.</p>
<p>And btw-- the Jewish population at Wash U is huge, but I'm sure a northern liberal school would attract a lot of Jews as well, so take that with a grain of salt...</p>
<p>Thanks...please keep the posts comin. I consider myself liberal by the way, but I am living in Texas currently so my definition may differ from that of Wes students. Either way, I will be visiting both, assuming I get into Wes as well.</p>
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A guy from my high school goes to Wesleyan - he is a counter culture type.
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<p>I like that.</p>
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Did you apply to Reed College?
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<p>No. The junior exam was too much for me to handle since I'll be transferring in with around 60 credits.</p>
<p>I'm not sure when transfer acceptances go out, but try to visit Wes before people leave for the summer. Wesfest would be the optimal time to see it at full throttle.</p>
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I like that.
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Then you will probably love Wesleyan ;)</p>
<p>Brand_182 - You know what the best news is? If you get inaccurate advice on this and make the wrong decision, the results will still be marvelous.</p>
<p>haha I like that one gadad</p>
<p>but I know what you mean by seeming liberal, yet not actually being as liberal as people think you are... like I'm a moderate, but b/c I live in a republican dominated county people think I'm very liberal when I'm really not...</p>
<p>I think it's fun to be liberal and want to help change the world for the better, but being around people who almost seem to shove it in your face would get really old after a while.</p>
<p>don't even bother to judge the schools before visiting... I tried to do so and was upset by every single school I visited with the exception of one-- the school I'm going to be attending :)</p>
<p>WUSTL</p>
<p>better academics, better atmosphere</p>
<p>Wesleyan</p>
<p>better academics, better atmosphere :-)</p>
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<p>Lol yeah. :D Either way, this is all helpful.</p>
<p>Just making the point that Middletown is a) full of great restaurants, and b) not where most Wesleyan students look for fun. There is so much to do on campus that there is absolutely no need for Middletown to be NYC.</p>