<p>Yea, you're right you'll become a Rhodes Scholar like Bill Clinton and then become president of not only the US, but will conquer the world.</p>
<p>Bush, Cheney, Kerry, both Clintons, Lieberman, and many others all went to Yale. A Yalie has been nominated for the White House in every national election since 1972</p>
<p>It should be noted Bill and Hill went to Yale Law school, which is really rather separate from Yale undergrad and is probably outside the scope of this discussion. Hillary went to Wellesley undergrad (as did Albright, actually). Also, Cheney had a hard time cutting it at Yale and ultimately left, getting his degree from the University of Wyoming.</p>
<p>I don't know about college life at Yale, but here are just my two cents on what you mentioned about Gtown. I'd like to think I have less bias because the first months were hard for me (I will be a sophomore this fall) and I did consider transferring.</p>
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<li><p>"uberpreppiness": I definitely notice the preppy vibe, the popped collars and polos in neon colors, etc. The Georgetown area is definitely well-off; if you look at the shops on Wisconsin/M St the cheapest place is probably Wet Seal. The preppiness is there, and you will meet arrogant, overprivileged prep school kids (not to criticize prep schools though), but like someone else said, you WILL find your niche. And the rest of that, if preppiness isn't you, will just be something you and your friends laugh about. It shouldn't be a deciding factor.</p></li>
<li><p>campus: I wasn't particularly impressed by the campus either, but it grows on you (I like squirrel watching and doing work outside on the grass). But Gtown is constantly renovating stuff, although I do think the money it spends on flowers is exorbitant (I forget the exact figure). It's also hilly, if that matters. I do think campus maintenance could be improved. And Lauinger Library is just ugly. But again, it's not super important. I do like that it's not a huge school and places are relatively close together.</p></li>
<li><p>"well-dressed beautiful people everywhere": Gtown is an expensive school, and I have met a lot of prep school kids. I know that feeling, but honestly in college people don't really care what each other wear. There are more important things to worry about, and you will see people going to brunch in pajamas and people in slacks and hoodies. While I love to shop, I just think there are more important things than fashion - there's certainly enough work to occupy oneself with every day.</p></li>
<li><p>cell phones: I think pretty much everyone has a cell phone, and it's the main method of communication. Gtown has a rather large student body and to be honest if you don't call people and actively try to meet up with them, you could go a month without seeing someone even in passing. It's not just a Gtown thing.</p></li>
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<p>Compare the strength of programs first, the majors you're interested in at both schools, then look at campus life and all that. A university's "personality" might be important e.g. Brown's lack of a core curriculum or very conservative/liberal places, but in most cases it's just about finding a better fit. There might not necessarily be a wrong choice, like I think if I had gone to Yale I would be happy as well. Maybe make a comparison chart and think about what really matters to you. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>I read a poll somewhere about Georgetown, but I can't remember where. It said about 30% were very wealthy. But don't you know what that means? 70% are normal and just like you. So relax. Besides, what is inherently evil about "preppiness?" You might not like their clothes, but they're still PEOPLE, with personalities and quirks and nervous about college. It's not like they're off-limits as a friend if they have a moose logo on their shirt.</p>
<p>Plus they can buy you stuff.</p>
<p>lol ^^ . . .</p>