<p>I am a senior applying to colleges this year. I am applying early to Yale, and will apply regular to Stanford and a bunch of other colleges. If i do get admission into both Yale and Stanford, I feel that I will be torn between the two. I am very interested in biochemistry. Ihave heard that Stanford's biology program is ranked as #1 in the country, whereas Yale does not share the same reputation in the sciences. As an undergraduate, would I be missing out on a great science education I would receive at Stanford if i choose Yale instead? Can anyone give me the pros and cons of each. Thanks</p>
<p>You say you would be torn between the two, but you are applying early to Yale. I think you know which one you like better. Don't worry about the prestige of a specific program... they are Yale and Stanford, two of the best colleges in the world, and the departments will be very good at both. Follow your heart.</p>
<p>When it comes down to Yale and Stanford you really need to see how well you fit into each school because each are for a different type of student. I chose Stanford over Yale because the environment at Stanford was much more toward my liking and I enjoyed the student body. Yale's location was a big turnoff and I absolutely hated New Haven. I also thought alot of the kids there were stressed. Stanford was the opposite because the kids were so laid back and friendly and I fit right in. I suggest applying to both than going to both admit weekends (if you get in) and than seeing with which campus and student body you click with more. thats what I did and I think I made the best decision for me that I will never regret</p>
<p>Stanford is better for bio, but the difference is not as noticeable at the undergrad level. Stanford also offers more research opportunities, but once again, I don't really think that Yale has a significant dearth of bio research. One can't really decide between the two based on academics alone. Visit both and see where you fit better.</p>