<p>I hope someone can answer my question...</p>
<p>I am interested in both these schools and have to decide very soon.<br>
I want to study International Relations and International Business, as
well as languages. I also want to succeed. </p>
<p>I've gone to pretty tough private schools all my life, and I'm a good
student (3.4) lots of math, sciences, language, etc. Some say if I
was at public school I'd have an easy 4.0, but who's to say?</p>
<p>Which school is tougher or easier? I love them both, for different reasons.<br>
My heart leans more toward Mt. Holyoke, but I need to know that I can
make it there. My college counselor told me that Freshmen get "one" chance
at the scholarship and aid money, so that's a big reason for my questions.</p>
<p>Does anybody have knowledge of these two schools? Pro's/Con's? Tough/Tougher?
Tough/Easy?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>People here are (obviously) biased. But I think MHC is more prestigous in general, which will help significantly later on in getting a job or into a grad school. But to be fair, you should research the websites for the department of interest at both colleges, and look at the courses offered by both. Of course, cost/scholarships may be a deciding factor for you. MHC IS further north, and will be colder in the winter, if that is a factor. Upto 6" of snow tomorrow, I hear, despite it’s now “spring”. Also, at MHC you can take courses at Amherst, UMass, Smith and Hampshire.</p>
<p>I am a current Mount Holyoke student and grew up near Goucher College. Although admittedly, my knowledge of Goucher is limited, I would without a doubt say Mount Holyoke. Mount Holyoke is considered more prestige, has more opportunities with the five college consortium, and is in my opinion much more pleasant. While both are in a college town, I would say Mount Holyoke is in a more academic, less bar, frat oriented college town, while Goucher is next to a shopping mall. I’m going to go out on a limb and say Mount Holyoke is tougher, but that does not mean you will not succeed here. We have a huge IR department and are very strong in languages. However, we do no offer International Business.</p>
<p>Hands down, Mount Holyoke. Feel free to PM me for additional information.</p>