Okay, MIT, Brown, or uPenn?

<p>Okay guys, I've been blessed with the opportunity of being accepted at Cornell, MIT, Brown, uPenn, and Johns Hopkins. So far, I've narrowed it down to MIT, Brown, and uPenn! I'm going for engineering and yes, I know MIT is number 1 in absolutely everything relating to the sciences, but I can't help but wonder. Personally, I don't want to go to a place simply because of its name, I'd like the full experience. I love Brown's open curriculum and being able to architect my own education, I feel like I'd be really happy with that. I love uPenn's programs with energy efficiency and Pennenergy. I love MIT's location, resources, and top-notch education and MIT Energy Initiative. Personally, I feel like my college experience would vary greatly from school to school, but which one, and why?</p>

<p>Thank you guys, this has turned out to be a bigger problem than I thought it would be originally. All answers are welcomed; personal experience would also help. :)</p>

<p>For engineering, MIT is as close you can get to guaranteed success (assuming you work hard).</p>

<p>I would scratch Brown off the list for engineering. Have you visited Brown and seen the facilities? They’re very dated.</p>

<p>MIT is an obvious choice and UPenn is also excellent. MIT’s campus is less cut-up by city streets.</p>

<p>What were your stats to get this amazing choice?</p>

<p>MIT, Penn, then Brown. In fact, I wouldn’t even go to Brown for engineering, but that’s me. I’d go to Johns Hopkins and Cornell for engineering before I would go to Brown.</p>

<p>I haven’t visited the campuses actually; I’m really intrigued. Although, quite frankly, knowing myself, I’d probably feel like I belong in all three even after I visit the campuses. lol. </p>

<p>My stats weren’t the highest
SAT I: CR: 600s M:740 W:600s
SAT II: Math1:760, Math2:790, Physics:700
GPA: W:6.333 UW:4.000/4.000
Miami, Florida
Cuban citizen (URM) and first generation.
Many, many extracurriculars. President/Founder of clubs etc…
Many regional and state accolades, and 1 national.
Definitely strong and rigorous classes–I maxed out on APs, started some, taught some…</p>

<p>Although I feel that those stats helped, it was all about my passion…that’s what I feel anyway…</p>

<p>I know Brown isn’t the best engineering-wise, but their open curriculum… ahhh!</p>