Schools like MIT?

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<p>I fell in love with MIT earlier this year: its vibe, its weather, its rigor, its emphasis on math and science yet opportunities in the humanities and music, and essentially its complete nerdiness. However, I know that it's extremely competitive and I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket. Any recommendations?</p>

<p>Here are the requirements:
Engineering (Mechanical and/or EECS)
Internships/research opportunities
Choir
Intramural tennis
Nerdiness & sense of humor
History and linguistics on the side
Rigorous- I want to be challenged academically for once (my high school is considered very tough, but it's easy for me: I've skipped a grade in several subjects)</p>

<p>While 1, 2 & 5 seem to go hand in hand, and 4 isn't that hard to find, it's 3 and 6 that are the killers. I refused to go to the Texas Academy of Math and Science because it's too focused on just those subjects: I absolutely have to keep my music and I need to get my humanities fix. I think Caltech may be in too much in the same vein. And while not necessary, cold weather (and snow!) would be nice. I'm growing up in Houston, and I sincerely hope I get the opportunity to curse my decision to go up north instead of Rice (too close to home) or UT or A&M (everyone goes to either one or the other; I want to meet new people). I realize I'm very picky, but I thank you for your advice in advance. Or if you could talk me into reconsidering one of the ones I've scratched off, I'd appreciate that too.</p>

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<p>Carnegie Mellon- look into it to see about the fit. Need to talk with your parents about what they can afford though.</p>

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<p>Sorry… CMU not in Mass. It’s in Pittsburgh PA. You’ll definitely have a chance to curse the weather though. BTW Austin has a lot going for it. It has a unique vibe and isn’t like any other place in TX. But don’t come here- we have enough people moving here already.</p>

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<p>Brown Univ - Tufts?</p>

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<p>University of Rochester, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell</p>

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<p>CMU¶ or CWRU(OH)</p>

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<p>Boston University right across the river.</p>

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<p>Worcester Polytechnic Institute. </p>

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<p>WPI as the poster above said.</p>

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<p>Take a look at Olin. It’s small, and you may have to go to Babson or Wellesley if you want to do intramural tennis. But the internship opportunities and nerdiness factors are excellent.</p>

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<p>Take a look at Case Western Reserve.</p>