<p>I have both applications done, but only want to apply to one more school. I am interested in the biological sciences, engineering, and chemistry. Which would you choose and why? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Both are very strong in those areas. I would choose Reed (Portland). But what can you afford???</p>
<p>If engineering is of interest, I’d go with RPI. Both are good for biology and chem.</p>
<p>If engineering then RPI.</p>
<p>Anything else, REEEED. Come on, it’s REED.</p>
<p>Are we talking about just saving the application fee? </p>
<p>Come on, you’re being pound foolish. You already have both applications done, just pull the trigger on both of them and spend some time in April carefully doing due diligence if they are your two top choices. The schools are both very good, but very very different. It’s an ideal contrast to have in April to force you to think about who you want to be and the kind of education you want. Making that decision now with limited information is foolish under the current circumstances.</p>
<p>Apply to both- ClassicRockerDad is right. What a mixed pair, too. They are so opposite. Not many people would like both, not that there is anything wrong with it or that you shouldn’t. You need to apply to both and sort out what you want over the next few months.</p>
<p>Let’s see. Portland, Or. v. Troy, NY. Have you been to Troy? I’m going to guess not or you probably wouldn’t have posed this question.</p>
<p>Troy is not so great but Albany is 15 min away and NYC is 2.5 hours away. RPI academics are awesome.</p>