<p>You will succeed at either school. I would choose Brown, myself. But the core really isn't that bad. Some courses that you would take anyway count as core courses. And the second tier of the core is not very restrictive. The advisors push the civilization sequences, art, and music, but many other courses can be substituted.</p>
<p>like others have already said. go to brown, you clearly love it more.</p>
<p>It seems like you like Brown much more and it is the right fit. I know I would choose Brown.</p>
<p>I'd take Chicago. Depends what you want out fo college. In terms of prestige, Brown may be a more popular name and seem good for undergrad, but its weak grad schools hurt its reputation in the world of employment.</p>
<p>I love Chicago, both the city and the University, BUT I love Brown's semester system and the lack of a core curriculum. Also, being near family is nice especially when the little ones are growing up. I would probably opt for Brown. That is a tough tough choice, but at least either one will be a great choice.</p>
<p>One more thing, Menlo Park Mom, regarding the Princeton article, Chicago doesn't have it "worse" those on the quarter system have it worse. UCLA is crazy. The quarter system is too frenetic ESPECIALLY on the graduate level. I have only known, but those who do semesters for undergrad and then move to quarters for grad have a rude awakening. I don't think it is Chicago per se, the quarter system just sucks. Things don't stick the way they do on semesters.</p>
<p>"I have only known, but those who do semesters for undergrad and then move to quarters for grad have a rude awakening. I don't think it is Chicago per se, the quarter system just sucks. Things don't stick the way they do on semesters."
Agreed!</p>
<p>? My first year son (all A's last quarter) likes the quarter system because finals are before the breaks/time off, real time off. </p>
<p>He was also interested in Brown originally but did not apply there, so that's why I'm here listening. </p>
<p>If you liked Shoreland, you may like Broadview. </p>
<p>LesOs, I'll be looking forward to your comments after your overnights.</p>
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<p>Uhh.... no, Shoreland and Broadview are very, very different. The new dorm that will replace Shoreland will most likely be socially similar to the Shoreland, however.</p>
<p>I think you are very wise to go to those overnights. When we visited, Brown was an attraction because the students my S met were so happy. But Chicago's academic intensity and "life of the mind" bleeding into social conversations won him over. I really think you'll know what's right for you after your visits.</p>
<p>So is there a piano at Broadview or not?</p>