Tufts vs. Carleton

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm deciding between Tufts and Carleton right now. I'm interested in double majoring--one of the majors would be either Cognitive Science, Psychology, or Neuroscience. The other could be something like International Relations (or another social science).</p>

<p>I come from a very small private school. I'm from New York, got no financial aid unfortunately, so don't factor cost into your discussion.</p>

<p>Which school is better known? Which has a stronger international name? Which is stronger in Premed and IR? Which is stronger academically? Which offers a better overall experience?</p>

<p>My major problem with Carleton is its location. As of now, I'm uncomfortable with going all the way to Minnesota. But if there's an obvious choice between these two schools, I won't let location change that.</p>

<p>So, which of these schools fits me best? Which should I choose? If it were you, which school would you choose, and why?</p>

<p>PS. I'd also like to know why Tufts isn't ranked as high as some might expect in USNWR, at #28. Why is Tufts that far back?</p>

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<p>Tufts is known for one of the best IR programs in the country. Did you visit both Carleton and Tufts?</p>

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<p>I haven’t visited Carleton. I’m visiting Tufts sometime next week.</p>

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<p>Watch TheU videos on youtube. They have videos on Tufts’ social scene, academics, people who go there, etc. </p>

<p>And try to visit Carleton. I would never attend a college that I’ve never visited. You need to know if you’ll like the people, atmosphere, Northfield, etc.</p>

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<p>You’re thinking about international relations and yet going to Minnesota is outside your comfort zone?</p>

<p>If at all possible, visit Carleton.</p>

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<p>It’s not out of my comfort zone. I’d just prefer living in Boston. By a lot.</p>

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<p>Well Tufts isn’t in Boston I believe its located in Waltham.</p>

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<p>Tufts has easy access to Boston though. I’d choose Tufts. But then I like cities.</p>

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<p>Carleton Easily for academics and reputation.</p>

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<p>Brownbear, you’re probably thinking of Brandeis or Bentley. Tufts is in Medford which isn’t that great but you can see the Boston skyline from campus so it’s pretty close.</p>