<p>I just got off Reed's waitlist ... after having given my deposit to occidental. </p>
<p>I'm having a really hard time deciding which to choose from. Any ideas?</p>
<p>Totally different types of school environment. What do you want from a college? What attracts you to each school, what turns you off?</p>
<p>I really want to learn, which is why im drawn toward Reed ... but at the same time I worry if I'm really ready for Reed intensity. On the other hand, Occidental does offer a lot more in academic diversity, but the environment is just totally different. I love Reed's location and just the general vibe ... but Oxy's is definitely more fun and laidback. Gah, so hard to decide.</p>
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You are; Reed won't admit someone who has not proven to be ready. Your impressions seem black and white: Intensity vs. fun and laidback. Maybe your postgraduate goals can help you decide.</p>
<p>Uhhhh....REED</p>
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Uhhhh....REED
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Duh.</p>
<p>Unless your academic interests include getting high all week.</p>
<p>I'm sure you could party or get high at any college.My daughter was careful to avoid party schools and has not found Oxy excessive; although I am sure she went to a party or two on the weekends-All the kids I've met have been really bright and engaged and somewhat serious ; have loved their school. Also there's the possibility of taking classes at CAL Tech if you want even more challenging course work.</p>
<p>ledzep and mj93 ... why "Duh"</p>
<p>high all week = Reed.</p>
<p>and Reed is one of the best LACs in the world so that's why they are saying Duh..no comparison to whatever that other colelge is...</p>
<p>Here's some data on drug usage at Reed:</p>
<p>How does this compare to typical or similar schools?</p>
<p>Reed is great, but Occidental is also very good in its own right. I would probably go with Oxy.</p>
<p>Oxy is LA and Reed is Portland. I am from Portland...I like Portland...Portland=Good</p>
<p>I actually had both schools on my list, but then I realized LA just wasn't me, Portland was. Portland and LA are completely different cities.</p>
<p>Tough decision. Both are good. I am from LA so I think it has a lot to offer. Are you still undecided? Can't go wrong with either</p>
<p>anyone else off waitlist at Reed yet?</p>
<p>Reed is a remarkable--and truly excellent--school. Congrats on your acceptance. The campus is beautiful--from the pictures I've seen anyway; I've never been to Portland--and the educational experience should give you a lot of confidence. (I.e. if I can do the work there, I can do anything. hehe.)</p>
<p>A buddy of mine from HS went Occidental and really enjoyed it. He's an east coast guy--four years there really mellowed him quite a bit. :)</p>
<p>This is a good choice to have... Follow your gut instinct=my advice.</p>
<p>I followed my gut and will be going to reed :-)</p>
<p>Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>REED REED REED. As a Portland native, I'm thoroughly surprised that our city is not a college hotspot. My friend's brother went to oxy for a year and transferred to Reed and LOVES it.</p>
<p>ive been to portland and i've also watched an outside theatre production at reed before. the campus is really calm and green. i liked it a lot, but it depends on what kind of environment you like. portland is not a city like LA or chicago.</p>