I was extremely fortunate to get accepted into both Stanford and Princeton. I got into Stanford REA and Princeton RD. I am now trying to decide between the two of them. I’m undecided for my major. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
Which do you prefer: Spanish Architecture or European Collegiate Gothic? Sun and no winter in a newish suburb or four seasons in an older town? Eating good Mexican food on the lawn under olive trees, or at an eating club with linen table cloths?
I would choose stanford over princeton any day…
Its like your On vacation and school at the same time
Palm trees on campus
Sun shining in december
Shorts and tshirt weather year round
Hot girls (srs)
Beach not far from campus
And last but no where near least, the education you will recieve there is invaluable. I guess you can say the same thing about princeton.
If youre gonna major in engineering or anything stem related, come to stanford
Silicon valley is just a car ride away, making you available to infinite connections and potential jobs.
At the end its your choice because YOU are gonna study and live there for 4 years. Visit both and see where you fit in
Good luck
They are both clearly beautiful campuses and exceptional schools. The east coast culture is very different than the west coast one, though. It is really about where you would feel more comfortable. Congrats on two great choices!
This is too vague to really give you any help. We can all give you our opinions! I, for one, would choose Stanford - because of the West Coast vibe, the location, the weather, and the connections in Silicon Valley and tech. I wouldn’t want to go back to NJ winters.
But they’re both excellent schools and you can’t go wrong. It’s really just a matter of opinion.
First of call, congratulations!
Between the two, Stanford easily. Far prettier campus, better weather (the day we toured Princeton it was -5 degrees!). San Francisco about 40 minutes away, and San Jose about 30 minutes away, more food variety, etc.
Stanford
I’d choose Stanford (not because it’s better than Princeton).
Where to you live?
Travel back and forth is a factor.
Why did you apply to Stanford? Princeton? Why did you think they would be a good match for you?
Are you thinking of a STEM major? Are you entreuprenurial?
Where do you want to end up living after college?
Princeton is on a train line between NY and Philly…so those cities are easy to get to also.