MIT vs. Stanford vs. Dartmouth

<p>Well, I have a huge choice to make. I got "likely letters" (i.e. <em>wink wink nudge nudge shove shove</em>) from Dartmouth and Stanford, and I was accepted at MIT. I have visited all three campuses and liked all of them, so it's a tough decision.</p>

<p>I plan to double major in math and either computer engineering (or equivalent) or physics.</p>

<p>I do need to know about the educational environment at each, but I'm sure that I'll get a great (academic) education at any of the three. However, I would like to ask two things about that. One: On the whole, are the professors sufficiently focused on teaching, or do they spend most of their efforts on research? Two: Do undergrads have sufficient access to research and to equipment?</p>

<p>Anyways, I'd like to know more about the rest of the school as much as possible. There's only so much you can get by visiting, unfortunately. Any information on almost any topic would be great... Thanks, I really appreciate any help that anyone can give me.</p>

<p>If there is no difference with the financial aid packages (or if it is not a concern) go to MIT ! It is that direct. The only reason for not going to MIT may be prefering a less-academic athmosphere...(maybe not the right word choice..but i mean less demanding schedule and classes) MIT is clearly the "best" school for Engineering and Physics...and i suppose is only inferior in Math to Princeton (and Berkeley, maybe) Congrats!</p>

<p>A soon as you said math, computer engineering, and physics, MIT popped up. MIT is an amazing school for the fields you have mentioned. It just does not get any better than MIT, in my opinion.</p>

<p>Haha, what a wonderful dilemma.</p>

<p>I'd say MIT as well. If not, then Stanford over Dartmouth. I'd rank your schools per your intended major in the same order you listed them in your thread title.</p>

<p>Stanford tends to be very entrepreneurial which would be a big plus for me.</p>

<p>first off, congrats.
MIT would be my likely choice, as their engineering programs are clearly top notch. Stanford would also be a good choice.
MIT and Stanford offer more, as they have neighboring universities and cities that provide oppotunities (internships, research etc) - as you are interested in the entreprenurial aspect of a school.</p>