<p>I've visited both and really like both due to the kind of students that each had. The students all seemed friendly, down to eart, and quirky. What other schools should I look at that would have a pretty similar feel?</p>
<p>Just to give you an idea of what I mean: at washU our tour guide was really nice and funny, and was making Harry potter jokes, also we walked past a sign that said “hunger games premier march 23- vans will be provided, preparty at…” and I just thought that was really cool, so, ideas?</p>
<p>I have never visited, but I have heard that Rice University has a lot in common with WashU.</p>
<p>Well…depends on so many factors. No school is one vibe. The issue is whether YOUR vibe found another VIBE there that clicked…we call that “fit” for applicants. Its not a clone school. There are people of all shapes and sizes and opinions at all schools…for the most part…some exceptions we wont get into here. </p>
<p>Also depends on your interests and stats. </p>
<p>Vanderbilt prides itself on being “un WUSTL”, or so I heard from the Admissions Director in 2007. If that helps. Though I am quite certain some Vandy people would fit in well at WUSTL and vice versa. </p>
<p>My kid was waitlisted (among millions) at WUSTL so we never got to check that out! </p>
<p>If you know who you are and what you want that is a huge advantage over the kids who havent a clue who they are (yet) and or what they want. So focus on schools that are you from the books out there…and there are many…</p>
<p>remember that opinions are a dime a dozen and what matters is what you think and feel because its you going to college there, not them. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
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<p>Honestly, that sounds like a typical college tour to me - you could probably find that at most colleges.</p>
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Thanks, I’ve heard somethings like that. I think it’s hard to know though unless you actually visit, which I’ve been learning more and more is very essential. Rice was actually the third school that I was pretty sure I’m applying to, just I haven’t visited yet. I’m planning on doing that soon though, so I can determine whether Rice is my “ED school” or not. Without visiting any of the schools I thought Rice would be my first choice, but I really liked my tour of WUSTL, so that made them about even.</p>
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Well, I just left WUSTL and am now at Vandy, and I’ve found that to be so true. I look around at Vandy and the grass looks so much greener, and I think it looks better, however from what I’ve heard I really am not a good fit for it. The only problem is they’re on break now so it’s hard to judge.</p>
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I know what you mean, I’ve been having a hard time sorting out if I like the college, or I just really had a great tour guide. I do think though that a bunch of things showed me that the overall feel of WUSTL was more of the “nerdy” type, and not a preppy school or a jock school.</p>
<p>Any other suggestions for schools that have an overtone of “nice”“nerdy” and “down to earth”? I think something that I really liked is that it reminded me of summer camp.</p>
<p>Bump… I only have three schools that I really like so far (Tufts, WashU, Rice). Please give me some suggestions so I’m not disappointed if I don’t get into any of the three.</p>
<p>Never visited Tufts and crossed Vandy out based upon reports, but my guy who loved his visit at WUSTL also likes the University of Rochester. His favorite poster (hand-made) is one he saw at UR:</p>
<p>We’re not nerds, we’re intellectual bad-_sses.</p>
<p>Architecture aside, I think that you would find that Brandeis and Tufts are very similar. They are both relatively small research universities in the Boston metro area. The demographics of their student bodies are quite similar (Brandeis’ Jewish population is a little higher than Tufts, but not by a lot). Their academic strengths are in similar areas (lots of pre-professionals at both) and their USNWR ratings are almost identical. Both are built on hills.</p>
<p>Other schools you might consider are Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, Emory, and University of Rochester.</p>
<p>Have you looked at Miami of Ohio?</p>
<p>In addition to the suggestions above, Brown. Maybe Northwestern. If you are also considering LACs, Wesleyan, Carleton, Macalester (watch Mac’s “President’s Day” video), possibly Grinnell. Reed.</p>
<p>BUMP. Anymore schools to add to the list? I am finishing up my long primary list now, don’t want to miss any potentially great schools.</p>
<p>I agree with one of the previous posters. I visited Tufts and Emory and they were very similar. Tufts seemed slightly more academic and east-coasty (as expected), but the campuses, size, ranking, and general vibes were very similar to me. they are also both in the suburbs of a big city.</p>
<p>I guess I should explain when I say “east-coasty” i mean almost everybody at tufts is from the northeast. It didn’t seem as diverse as Emory.</p>
<p>William & Mary?</p>
<p>Most LACs are too small, I’m looking for 3000+ undergrads.</p>