<p>Oh god, DunninLA, lets please avoid another NU vs. Berkeley argument. The last one was unproductive enough as it was. Basically, I’m content with the assessment that the three of them will render basically identical academic experiences in terms of quality. There are definitely differences, but those are obvious. What seems more relevant are the out of classroom aspects, since the three schools are VERY VERY different.</p>
<p>And basically their prestige will be relative in different parts of the country. They’re in three distinct regions. In the Midwest, NU is going to trump Brown (and probably Berkeley). In the NE, Brown will trump the other two, etc. </p>
<p>In my entirely slanted and biased opinion, I’d go with Northwestern, because I adore my alma mater and believe it offers the best experience in the country. But then thats me, just like UCBChem and dunninLA’s opinions favor their UC. Follow your gut- you can’t go wrong.</p>
<p>And UCB, seriously, social sciences the OBVIOUS choice is NU.</p>