<p>Is there anyone who would choose Penn over Georgetown, or is the general consensus that Georgetown usually would be considered above Penn… mostly because a lot of people on these message boards feel that Penn is a “weak” Ivy?
Any opinions??</p>
<p>I am referring to the above post in regards to Economics and Liberal Arts, NOT Wharton or Walsh SFS.</p>
<p>I think Penn is more prestigious, even the "weak" Ivy is still an Ivy. Also, Penn isn't the safety Ivy it used to be at all, its up there with Dartmouth, Brown, and Columbia.</p>
<p>One of the top recruited runners in the country just chose Penn over Georgetown, coincidentally. Both running programs are strong, but he is going to Penn!</p>
<p>There's no question in my mind that I'd chose penn over georgetown.</p>
<p>People who say that Penn is a "weak ivy" are living in the past.</p>
<p>I'd choose Penn over Georgetown (partly because of location), but they are both very desirable.</p>
<p>See, I am partial to Penn, as well (unless Yale or Brown accept me).
It's amazing how many articles and books have been written about trying to persuade students that you can obtain an "equal" quality of education by going to a State U vs. an Ivy League and how the price of an Ivy education isn't worth it.
Every year, researchers release reports about how Ivy League graduates don't earn anymore of an income than someone from a lowered-tier school.
While I understand the school doesn't completely "make" the student, you still have to consider the human-nature factor in society.
I still believe a majority of people in this world, by default, would respect an Ivy-League education over most schools. I understand that Ivy League graduates aren't always going to be smarter, but that's just how are brains have been hard-wired in our society. Ivy League = prestige and high IQ/intelligence.</p>
<p>Go for whatever you like most. If you like Yale, Brown, or Penn the best, go for it.</p>
<p>Don't listen to anyone on CC. They hate the Ivy League.</p>
<p>Also, dont go anywhere for prestige at this level. I applied to schools in 1997 and I didn't apply to Penn because I thought it was the "safety Ivy". Back then WashU was ranked around 20 and kids got in from my class with 3.5 GPAs and 1250s. </p>
<p>Seven years later WUSTL is getting up to Northwestern caliber and Penn is up there with the mid-pack of Ivies. Things change.</p>
<p>Tore...Thanks. I don't mind taking out a $100,000 loan to get an Ivy League education. To me, it's not just about bragging rights, but I would be proud of where I went for the rest of my life. Regardless if people consider Penn a "weak" Ivy. It's still better than most other colleges in the nation, if not the world (my opinion).
You're right. People seem to bash the Ivies on CC.</p>
<p>It is funny though. I don't put a whole lot into the US NEWS and WORLD REPORT rankings, but I have ALL the rankings as far back as 1988 (that's when I was in high school and followed the colleges). The lowest Penn has ever been was #13, and that was in 1991. Every year since 1991, the lowest Penn ever fell was #6.</p>
<p>Yes, I was going to apply to Penn, before being accepted ED to Brown. Good luck to you in choosing a college.</p>
<p>Thanks, Tore and congrats!
Brown is my first choice. I am still waiting to hear from them. They don't choose the adult students until they finish all of the "traditional" undergrads.
Denise, the director of the RUE program (adult students) said she will call me next Friday (Feb 25.) to let me know where I stand.
Man, talk about being stressed out...</p>
<p>Thank you. It must be very exciting (and, as you say, stressful) to be going back to school. Good luck!</p>
<p>While Georgetown has a great feel and is in a great area, Penn powers over it, with great graduate departments and facilities. Another thing is that GT law school is not located nr the campus, whereas Penn's is, which allows it to contribute to campus life.</p>
<p>Having Penn on your resume goes a much longer way than Georgetown in my opinion, even though Georgetown's location is perhaps better for those interested in Political Science.</p>
<p>Exactly. That's what I keep trying to explain to people on these boards. I understand that going to an Ivy league doesn't guarantee success, yada, yada, yada.
What I'm trying to convey is that human-nature comes into play in our society. While Someone who goes to a State U is not less intelligent, society by default, will always view someone coming out of the Ivies has being very smart/high IQ. I don't make the rules, so please don't post remarks putting me down. I am just explaining human nature and how our society is "hard-wired".</p>
<p>I completely agree with you, ThomasH32. While it necessarily isn't fair, it's the way the world works.</p>
<p>i would never go to a college with such a large religious influence, especially one with a curfew.</p>
<p>Georgetown has neither of those things... :confused:</p>