<p>I have to choose between Penn and Johns Hopkins.</p>
<p>I will probably major in Biochemistry, but I would also like to take classes in other areas, and not feel that the school is lacking. As I'm not too sure of my major, I don't want the college to be too science oriented. I might even want to double major in psychology. </p>
<p>I'm having a hard time figuring out which of those to choose, because they are both located in great cities; and because they are both obviously very prestigious colleges.</p>
<p>Can anyone help me? Personal anecdotes are welcome. Thanks!</p>
<p>Penn…I can’t believe this is a question.</p>
<p>Penn, but I don’t know, if you’re dumb enough to be asking this, then I don’t know if you’re smart enough for Penn.</p>
<p>how is him asking this a dumb question? I chose Hopkins over penn. there’s not a significant difference in prestige or quality between Hopkins and Penn (you’ll get oohs and aahs for both). And frankly, it wasn’t long ago when wharton students wouldn’t even tell employers they went to Penn as wharton had a more famous name. It’s a matter of fit. Additionally Penn is ranked 20th for biology and unranked for your major in biochemistry at the graduate level while Hopkins is ranked 5th and 11th for bio and biochemistry. Those are very significant differences. You’ll definitely have undergraduate research opportunities at Hopkins for biochem should you desire it.</p>