MIT vs CalTech vs UChicago vs Princeton for physical chemistry?

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<p>@MidwestSalmon I’m not applying for the prestige, I’m applying because I believe these are places where I will thrive and meet the best people in my field. These are where the best minds gather to make a real difference in the field of science. I really don’t care about the prestige at all.</p>

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<p><a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/chemistry-rankings”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/chemistry-rankings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>UT Austin is ranked higher than Princeton & UPenn for chemistry grad programs.</p>

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<p>Ok, 'cause it just seems like a random list of prestigious schools. :)</p>

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<p>@midwestsalmon No, this list is well thought out. Notice how Harvard isn’t on here? If I am sure I want to do chem, and I get into only UPenn and UT, I’ll go to UT. Although I’m leaning more towards physics. Princeton is on here because it’s physics program is fantastic. I feel like my best fits are MIT and CalTech. I am a pure nerd, and those schools are perfect for people like me.</p>

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<p>nambu, are you Asian male, if yes, good luck to you for dreaming big. </p>

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<p>@drgoogle The unfortunate truth. I seriously hate affirmative action.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance at Caltech which I think is a better school for physical science.</p>

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<p>@drgoogle do you mean that I have a good chance of getting in? I mean, the only thing I have against me for CalTech is that my SAT is slightly below 2300.</p>

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<p>If I remember correctly, there is no affirmative action at Caltech. Check out the recent results thread this year for confirmation. I think most of my daughter’s friends that were accepted in 2013 had around 2340+ and they are both females.
But check out the essay prompt to see if you can write passionately about it. I know my daughter was gunho about applying to Caltech until she read the prompt.</p>

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<p>@drgoogle I already wrote practice essays for this years common app for caltech. Probably the only essay I’ve really loved in my entire life. CalTech’s spirit basically matches mine exactly.</p>