HYPSM + Caltech

College Search & Selection
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<p>So basically, I need some advice/info/opinions, or perhaps a point in the direction of good advice/info/opinions.</p>

<p>I was originally planning on applying to HYPSM and Caltech, but now I'm thinking maybe I should narrow it down somehow since I got into Stanford EA. Application fees are expensive. If it matters, I'm from CA, math is my strongest EC, planning on --but not completely sure!!-- EE. So basically, I'm looking for:</p>

<p>(1) What are the key differences between these schools? I mean, I know the basic ones-- that MIT and Caltech are a lot more focused on math/science, and that Caltech is a lot smaller. And of course that Stanford and Caltech are in the west. I know there are differences as well in the surrounding city/town -- how much does this have an impact on student life? Any other important differences?</p>

<p>(2) Why one over another? I am sure all offer a great education. I could theoretically see myself happy at any of these schools, yet I have only had the chance to visit Stanford, so I am not really sure. Of course, I'm not even sure I'd get in, but I don't want to apply to a school just because of a name or where I would not end up going even if I were accepted.</p>

<p>Thanks! Any info is appreciated, and sorry to cram so many colleges into one post.</p>

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<p>I would choose Stanford for EE...and you'll have many other choices if you don't like EE. </p>

<p>Go to Stanford and don't look back.</p>

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<p>Well, getting an education at Caltech and MIT is like "drinking water from a fire hose", in contrast to Stanford and the other colleges on your list. Both are perfect for students who CAN'T WAIT to get to do graduate level research with other really driven students. So if you would like a more "normal" college experience, stick with Stanford. And congratulations!</p>

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<p>Although all-around great colleges, H and Y are not known for engineering. So the more confident you are that you want EE, the higher M, C, and P should be on your list.</p>

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<p>Drop the other applications and go to Stanford.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses.</p>

<p>To the above poster, what makes you say so?</p>

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<p>That's what I'd do too, but I'm not you.</p>

<p>From my perspective I would rank them: SPHCYM </p>

<p>But 99% of people would kill to get into any of them.</p>

<p>I think that Stanford is unique as it is HYP - except with good weather and D1 sports. CalTech and MIT are different schools, and I think you either belong with one of those 2, or the other 4. So decide if you'd rather be with awesome engineering/physics types, or less of those but more humanities and social sciences kids(but still a decent amount of Physics kids).</p>