<p>JHU is definately the better school, but Georgetown definately is not a bad option. You'll do fine if you go to either school, but Georgetown offers the more relaxed experience - you'll have major competition at JHU. Personally, I would choose GU and enjoy the four years of undergrad, and THEN go to JHU for grad/med school.</p>
<p>The competition rumors are completely false. No competition at all. Most people are ultra-friendly.</p>
<p>Well I wouldn't go overboard and say "no competition" exists and everyone is "ultra-friendly," but as I have said a million times ... those who continue to proclaim the Hopkins as overly competitive and unfriendly myth really have little to no basis for the claims. </p>
<p>Visit the schools and you will clearly see the difference. It comes down to personal preference. </p>
<p>For more on the competition myth:
Hopkins</a> Forums -> Competition: Does it exist?</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I'm kind of in a bind here. I am currently at Georgetown's MPS program in Public Relations and just recently found out about JHU's MA in Communication. </p>
<p>In terms of the communication field, how does JHU compare to Georgetown?</p>
<p>From Princeton Review:</p>
<p>Quality of life at JHU 65 (out of 99, polled students), Georgetown 84.
Those going to med school upon grad: JHU 11%, Georgetown 6%</p>
<p>I would take those numbers with a big grain of salt. From what I have noticed, people here at Hopkins are happy and I haven't heard too many people complain, "Oh I wish we had this" or "I can't stand this".</p>
<p>LOL, my interviewer told me that Hopkins certainly has an overcompetitive environment, but that is mostly due to their determination to excel and at the same time to raise each other's standards. She also added that it was the best experience of her life.</p>
<p>for premed (i assume that is what you are attempting with biochem) JHU is much better, however you will probably get a higher GPA at Gtown.</p>
<p>For sciences, I'd have to agree and say Hopkins is better.</p>
<p>However I know people that have gone and currently attend Hopkins. Unfortunetly, they always tell me that it is super competitive BETWEEN students, especially in the sciences and pre-med. Almost as if everyone is out to sabatoge each other's experiments and what not, which I don't think is a good learning environment. But it really depends on you and where you will be happiest. They are both great places.</p>
<p>Uh...this thread is 2 years old, why are you advising this guy now? :)</p>