<p>So I'm choosing between Brown and Bowdoin. I really love both, even though they're so different. I'm torn between the two, but with May 1 fast approaching, I can't imagine myself turning down an Ivy League school. As much as I hate myself for this feeling, I can't seem to shake it.</p>
<p>Should this be something that factors into my decision? </p>
<p>Ahhhhh May 1 is right around the corner</p>
<p>the thing is, you’re really deciding between comparable educations. you’d learn a ton at both; it’s not like you’re deciding between Ivy and third tier public. Yeah, Brown has much more prestige than Bowdoin, but it all comes down to quality of learning environment. Do you see yourself succeeding at a large university, or would you prefer the warm liberal arts college atmosphere?</p>
<p>Actually both of the accademic experiences are going to be similar, just decide what campus you feel most comfortable. If I were you I would label things 1-10 (10 being highest) depending on what is most important to me including: Campus life, Academics, Social Life, Student Body, Prestige, etc. Which ever school comes out highest should be the school that you will have the best time at.</p>
<p>thanks guys. bump</p>
<p>I adore Bowdoin and prefer Brunswick to Providence. Go with what’s best for you; they’re both great options.</p>
<p>they’re both great schools, so don’t feel bad about turning down an ivy. it’s just hard because brown is also small and LACish. i agree with the idea to rate them from 1 - 10 on a bunch of things and then decide. best of luck!</p>
<p>I don’t think Brown has much more prestige than Bowdoin–it has more name recognition, and the general prestige that comes from being in the Ivy League–but Bowdoin is well known as a top LAC. Choose the one you like best.</p>
<p>I agree with Broncofan with one change, I would come up with your top priorities for a college based on a 100 point system rather than 1 through 10 because factors should not be equally weighted because factors rarely are. So, if college location is important to you, perhaps you might give it 30 points out of the 100. Just be completely honest with yourself when doing the weighting. For example, food really matters to most college kids. If it matters to you, have it on the list.</p>
<p>What does it matter who Brown plays basketball against?</p>
<p>Thanks guys, I’m definitely going to give the points method a go</p>
<p>Frankly, there’s more prestige in choosing the smaller, less known option. Be one of the cognoscenti who knows what’s what. The only thing more prestigious than getting into Brown is turning down Brown.</p>