<p>Wow, your attitude is a turn-off. Thank god I turned down JHU.</p>
<p>I agree that Tufts' numbers in those categories you chose to single out are lower because Tufts became as competitive as it is recently -- just as WUSTL and other similar schools. That doesn't mean Tufts doesn't offer an incredible education at the same level as JHU.</p>
<p>And regarding your friends and HYP -- check the boards and you'll see several people were rejected or waitlisted from JHU this year but got into Harvard. It happens. Different schools look for different things. </p>
<p>You never responded to Kofi's stats-supported argument. Why does Tufts accept students with equal (but more often higher) stats than JHU if it's practicing yield protection?</p>
<p>Honestly, I'm done with you. I think we've made good arguments here and they've been countered by an angry child. Be well.</p>
<p>Its pretty much pointless to argue which is the better school.</p>
<p>Undergraduate departmental rankings are pretty much almost useless. Both JHU and Tufts have top IR departments, you should make your decision based on which school you enjoy better.</p>
<p>Thank you Welsh for being a better representation of JHU. You're the kind of kid that makes someone want to go to your school. I agree with your above point, one which has been obscured by the pettiness on this board.</p>
<p>Check your stats, kofi000. They're wrong--you've shortchanged JHU. The correct numbers are higher than the stats you listed for Tufts.</p>
<p>Here's the info from JHU's website:</p>
<p>Johns Hopkins University: For students for Fall of 2006, the middle 50% of admitted students had total SAT score of 1990-2280, SAT Verbal scores of 650-750, SAT Math of 690-790, and SAT Writing scores of 650-740.</p>
<p>ACT middle 50% is 30-34</p>
<p>lolabelle, I just responded. Obviously Tufts stats were "higher" in kofi's post because he posted THE WRONG NUMBERS.</p>
<p>lolabelle, if you think that a random, anonymous internet scribe can be in any way a "representation of JHU", then the educational standards at Tufts are even lower than I suspected.</p>
<p>"You're the kind of kid that makes me want to go to your school". </p>
<p>Jeebus, were you being serious with that??</p>
<p>I think what Lola meant is that Welsh is a more positive example of the fine education you receive at JHU than you are.</p>
<p>And I love how you undo with one hand what you do with the other in saying "lolabelle, if you think that a random, anonymous internet scribe can be in any way a "representation of JHU", then the educational standards at Tufts are even lower than I suspected." <-- by saying so, you are making hte same generalization you accuse her of</p>
<p>And the new stats you post just put JHU and Tufts at the same level again. I didn't post the wrong numbers, I just posted the ones on Princeton Review.</p>
<p>Mahmudi,</p>
<p>Back to you. If you want to study IR, you cannot go wrong, academically, with either JHU or Tufts. I believe it will come down to finaid (if that's a consideration for you) and which campus feel is most suited to you, personally. A visit would help, probably. Have you considered visiting before making your decision in May? I think it would be beneficial. You might also want to focus your questions on CC more on asking students at either school about social life, extracurriculars, and other intangibles that in many way define your college experience. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>I think Lola is absolutely right - it's not just about academics/academic reputation of a school. Both Tufts and Hopkins have great IR programs, but you might not even end up studying IR if you find something else better suits you...or you might hate your time at school if the environment doesn't fit you well (so the best academics in the world mean nothing if you're miserable). </p>
<p>You should definitely try to visit...there is NO school that is right for everyone. Hopkins, certainly, is not the best school for lots of people; but it IS the best school for lots of others. It's all about how you feel on campus & whether you can envision yourself living & studying beside the types of people who you'll meet. </p>
<p>If you can't visit, you should use these sorts of online forums to ask brutally honest questions, both about academics and otherwise...things like, "Is it ever impossible to register for upper-level IR courses because upperclassmen have already filled them up, or is it easy to take whatever you want?" or "Are all of those fancy-schmancy professors too busy with their work to really get to know students?" or "Is the political environment on campus too liberal/conservative/apathetic [if that matters to you]?" </p>
<p>I think you'll find that if you ask these sorts of VERY SPECIFIC questions, you'll get better informed answers that don't rely just on rankings & numbers & "what I've always heard to be the best IR program."</p>
<p>I say, let's just shift this discussion "back to JHU." I don't really know that much about Tufts, and therefore have no right to make a possibly misinformed judgement. I totally concur with JHU_Michelle.</p>
<p>I completely concur with JHU_Michelle and Jimmy.</p>
<p>Just a piece of advice for future posts and threads comparing two or three or more schools...</p>
<p>...there is no reason to tear down one school to boost the profile of another school. Stick with what is great about your school rather than attacking another school that you do not attend. And also your comments will be considered more valid and credible if you share your own point-of-view and experiences, rather than saying things from "people you know" or "friends."</p>
<p>Keep it civil is what I am suggesting.</p>
<p>Tufts and Hopkins are two fantastic schools with many similarities but some distinct differences. Highlight the differences like size, location, opportunities by stating what your school offers and not assuming things about the other school.</p>
<p>Or don't ... just my two cents.</p>