<p>i got into both. i want to study art and art history
at wash u i'm into the art school and the arts and sciences
i'm from nj so i dont know if the trip to MO is worth it</p>
<p>what do we think???</p>
<p>brown.</p>
<p>washu is a pr whore.</p>
<p>Brown..it's ivy league and WUSTL is overrated in my opinion. Become a bear!</p>
<p>is brown the school that allows you to take classes over at RISD? i say take brown.</p>
<p>brown is a considerably better school, both in quality and prestige</p>
<p>Brown, hands down.</p>
<p>Brown, Washu should be a tier 3 or tier 4 school in my opinion.</p>
<p>BROWN for sure</p>
<p>Wow, are you really not sure?</p>
<p>B R O W N - NO QUESTION.</p>
<p>WashU is probably THE most overrated U. of all the USNWR Top 50 schools.</p>
<p>But that's not the main issue - Brown's undergrad program is one of the nation's best, not to mention the fact that it's a top 10 school in terms of sheer selectivity (i.e. your peers will be amongst the nation's very best, brightest and intellectually curious - very impressive company right from the bat - can you say that about WashU? No.)</p>
<p>Not only is Brown better overall, if you have a strong interest in art you've got the No. 1 Fine Arts Schol in the nation right next door (RISD) and you can take classes there. How can you ask for more?</p>
<p>Should be one of the easiest decisions you ever make.</p>
<p>I wouldn't call Wash U. overrated by any means... In fact, it's probably underrated if anything. But regardless, Providence has a fantastic art scene that you would really thrive in. St. Louis not so much.</p>
<p>I also agree that I think Brown is better.</p>
<p>But let's lay off the WU bashing. A tier 3 or tier 4 school? Be serious. You know that WU is better than that.</p>
<p>Ivy-Grad</p>
<p>Just out of interest have you looked at the stats for last year?
WashU<br>
Selectivity 6<br>
SAT 1350-1520<br>
Top 10% HS 93% </p>
<pre><code>Brown
Selectivity 8
SAT 1310-1520
Top 10% HS 90%
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<p>Not commenting on the schools, just wondering where the Brown students are "so much better and brighter" as you claim.</p>
<p>Hate to say it, but Ivy Grad is absolutely right on this one--easiest decision you'll ever make: BROWN.</p>
<p>im sorry, but wash u for sure..unless, of course, you're a hippie</p>
<p>Brown...hands down.</p>
<p>jester, Brown has the Rhode Island School of Design right across the street, and you are allowed to cross-register. Even if Brown's art history program was not better (which it is), this would be a good reason to choose Brown.</p>
<p>Both are good schools ... I have a son at one and a daughter at the other and they are both happy with their studies and their classmates. Neither is in art so I can't help you there. Have you tried asking on the art major forum? I assume you've done all the research you can about the art programs and find them equal? </p>
<p>I would encourage you to visit any school you are seriously considering before making your final choice. People vary in terms of where they feel comfortable and happy. Brown has Thayer Street and no distribution requirements -- Wash U has a bit of a hike to the Loop area but the best college food I've ever eaten and a gorgeous campus. (Brown's food and campus aren't bad, but I think WashU has the edge)
St. Louis versus Providence -- where do you think you would prefer to be? </p>
<p>Be sure to check out the availability of any ECs or sports that are interesting or important to you. This was a factor in both my kids' final decisions.</p>
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<p>I should take a picture and frame it. </p>
<p>Just kidding! =)</p>
<p>I'm also interested in majoring in Art. I also want to do Creative Writing. Guess choosing Brown will pretty much be a no brainer judging from the posts here...I was aware of the RISD connection, but they only allow you to take 4 classes there, which is kinda disappointing.</p>
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<p>This is fully understandable. The first priority (class space, resources, etc.) should absolutely go to the actual students of the university in question.</p>
<p>Now that said, there's no reason to limit oneself to what's written "in the book". During those opportunities to attend classes one can always establish relationships with professors and other students - you can also try and request to "sit in" on classes as well.</p>
<p>The critical advantage here is proximity. Once you have that, your opportunities to leverage that great resource is only limited by one's own ingenuity, creativity and determination.</p>
<p>In fact, if after taking several classes and you excel, whose to say that you can't leverage that experience to do a full transfer (if indeed that something that you feel is the right move). Your chances to do so will be that much higher, particularly if you have already proven that you can do the work required and demonstrate that you belong (i.e. get the grades).</p>
<p>So while you may be focused on the "limitations" and look at this situation as glass half empty, try and see it in another light and you may find that glass half full.</p>