<p>Hey all! I am having the hardest decision between these three schools. I am looking to major in engineering and then possibly go to a top graduate business school. I am a very social kid and am receiving mixed messages about the social lives at Tufts and JHU.</p>
<p>I would focus on JHU and UMichigan. JHU is the stronger school, but it may be a bit harder to get a business job out of undergraduate since UMichigan faces less competition in the midwest than JHU faces for NYC/DC. </p>
<p>I would pick JHU unless there is a huge difference in cost.</p>
<p>If you’re really considering business school, then JHU may not be the best option. It certainly will not hinder you, but Michigan has Ross and while Tufts doesn’t have a business school, all the major banks recruit there (I guess producing Jamie Dimon and two other CEOs will gain you some recognition). Academically though, JHU is superior.</p>
<p>I know people at JHU who’ve gone into IB, it’s definitely doable, even though JHU has a big pre-professional / academic focus that reduces the number of people applying. I don’t know if Tufts has better recruiting than JHU, and while UMich probably has more banks visiting there are probably WAY more people applying for each position being recruited for at the school.</p>
<p>" Academically though, JHU is superior. "</p>
<p>Enough already. Academically overall, Michigan and JHU are PEERS. Some of you must be thinking that JHU is in the same leaguee as HYPSM. Those are the ONLY schools that can lay claim to being academically superior to Michigan. For overall engineering, which is the discussion of this thread, Michigan IS the superior school.</p>
<p>stop ■■■■■■■■.</p>
<p>No one feed the ■■■■■, guys.</p>
<p>I do know a number of UMich –> JHU transfers though. Draw from that what you will.</p>
<p>^^^Of course you do. You go to Hopkins!</p>
<p>The social life at Hopkins is very active. There are kids here that go out every night and those that never go out (as well as those in between!). You make your social life what you want it to be here. Also, only 25% of students are involved in Greek life so it definitely doesn’t dominate the social scene.</p>
<p>Michigan has one of the best engineering departments in the entire country. If I was entirely focused on engineering I would choose Michigan over Harvard, Yale and depending on the department, even Stanford. The only schools that I would prefer over Michigan for engineering would be UC Berkeley, Princeton, Cornell, MIT and Caltech.</p>
<p>My son is at Hopkins in engineering and loves it. The social life is active - just like hopkid stated. You have 3 great colleges to chose from in Tufts, Hopkins, U of Michigan. The big question for you should be which school fits you, not who has the better academic program as I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the 3. I would think more about what size of school I like best (U of Michigan is much larger than the two schools), location (harsh winters vs mild winters), and which city I might enjoy more.</p>
<p>I think size is the big question. Hopkins is INCREDIBLY small compared to a place like Michigan… Hopkins is only starting 400 engineering students in something like 12 departments so it’s nothing like Michigan. The academic experience is COMPLETELY different.</p>
<p>Go wherever you like best: undergrad engineering is basically the same everywhere. It might even be worth it to make some visits to get a feel for the atmosphere of the school.</p>
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<p>But a lot of engineers don’t become practicing engineers - especially at schools like JHU and Tufts. It’s good to go to a school with a strong overall reputation.</p>
<p>“But a lot of engineers don’t become practicing engineers - especially at schools like JHU and Tufts. It’s good to go to a school with a strong overall reputation.”</p>
<p>Sounds like you are describing Michigan to me. :-)</p>
<p>depends if you want to go to an top private college or a good public school. completely different atmospheres. I imagine you’re probably instate. Cost should also factor in.</p>
<p>“depends if you want to go to an top private college or a good public school. completely different atmospheres.”</p>
<p>You mean a good private school or a top public right?</p>
<p>I mean a Top Private and Top Public. Anyone who downplays Michigan is a moron and the same goes to anyone that downplays JHU.</p>