<p>Accepted to all. What say you regarding a true scientist? We've read all that is online, and each offers its own opportunities. DD visited Rice, loves it, but I don't like what I don't know regarding the others (a normal dad). Any students/alumni that have been there and done that . . . willing to give a bit of advice, please? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Stanford, no doubt.</p>
<p>I’d narrow it down to Stanford, Princeton, and Rice. It depends what exactly she wants to major it in.</p>
<p>Rice is an amazing school, but I would be hard pressed to find many reasons to turn down Princeton, Yale, and Stanford for it.</p>
<p>It really depends on which aspect she finds the most appealing. Small size, good weather, Ivy alumni base etc.</p>
<p>All are great schools and there is no wrong answer. It is a preference now</p>
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<p>I’m not saying it’s wrong to go to Rice over an Ivy. Just that it would be hard to turn down all three of those. After all:</p>
<p>Warm weather: Stanford</p>
<p>Small, undergrad focus: Princeton</p>
<p>Residential college system: Yale</p>
<p>manarius - I agree. That comment was towards the OP’s post and in line with yours. All are great choices with fantastic unique aspects. I would find it hard to turn down Yale, Princeton and Stanford.</p>
<p>“a true scientist” The most important school on a person’s resume is their last school. Thus if DD plans to be a research scientist with a PhD, her graduate school choice is much more important than the undergrad school. Any of the listed schools will provide a great education in the classroom. Equally important is the remainder of the college education experience, growing up, being self sufficient, friends, extracurriculars, breaking away from home, etc. DD should pay attention to her “feel” for which school is the best fit. Later DD can make the choice of which resume school is best for the final degree.</p>
<p>Warm weather: Stanford</p>
<p>Small, undergrad focus: Princeton</p>
<p>Residential college system: Yale </p>
<p>Let’s see … Stanford has one of these attributes … Princeton has one … Yale has one … anybody know a college that has all three? Oh yeah - Rice !!</p>
<p>FULL DISCLOSURE: I’m a Stanford grad (MS in Engineering) who is absolutely thrilled that DS is most likely choosing Rice among several great options. For what he wants to study - undergraduate math & physics - I can’t imagine a better choice. The others (especially Stanford!) would be excellent places for his graduate work.</p>
<p>Agree with all comments above. I know she will be happy and challenged at Rice. The weather is the same as home, so no worries there. She will be visiting the other schools this month, and get the feel of each. Again, she already loves Rice . . . but the names/reputations of the these other schools are messin’ with BOTH of our heads a little. Thank God Harvard rejected her, LOL! All advice is greatly apprecated!</p>
<p>Everything will likely change after your daughter finishes her university visits. If she is already legitimately in love with Rice, it will be hard for any school-regardless of its reputation or prestige-to leave her with the same kind of desire to attend. If Rice is the school for her-or if it isn’t-she will probably know after visiting the other campuses. If she falls in love with all of them, well then who knows…haha :P</p>
<p>^ THAT is indeed the point. Who knows? These schools (including Rice), are not being passive in their recruiting (full steam). These schools (including Rice), are ALL GREAT! So, as I requested, I need some advice from current students and alums. Please?!?!?</p>
<p>Since you can’t go wrong, why not let your daughter choose based on factors that are important to her – whether it’s weather, food, city, campus, etc.</p>
<p>BESusan, she will make the decision, of course.</p>