<p>I posted this in another category but didn't get a response. I would like to know which college is better for a major in general biology (most likely) or general chemistry, and a minor in biochemistry or english writing. I am interested in Mount Holyoke and Wellseley. </p>
<p>I have heard it said that Mount Holyoke is better for science and Wellseley is better for social science but I don't know enough to swear by it. Could someone help clarify?</p>
<p>Any advice/info is much appreciated. Thank you very much.</p>
<p>I’m a Wellesley student, so I can’t really speak to the merits of Mt. Holyoke. However, Wellesley has a large science center with lots of high-tech equipment. Many students majoring in the sciences end up doing research alongside professors during the school year or summer (sometimes both). There’s also cross-registration with MIT, so if a course you’d like to take isn’t available at Wellesley, you can take it at MIT.</p>
<p>With regards to grad school, ~66% of Wellesley students are accepted to their first choice program. ~70% of student who apply to medical school are accepted (compared to the national average of 45%). To summarize, there are tons of opportunities in the sciences for Wellesley women. I’d encourage you to check out the course catalogue ([Course</a> Catalog | Wellesley College - Wellesley College](<a href=“http://new.wellesley.edu/academics/catalog]Course”>http://new.wellesley.edu/academics/catalog)) and come for an overnight visit during the school year, if possible.</p>
<p>Let me know if you have any questions! I hope someone from Mt. Holyoke gives you information on her school.</p>
<p>MHC has new science facilities. Their percentage of science majors getting into grad school programs is crazy high. Couple that with the resources of the Five College consortium.</p>
I hope someone from Mt. Holyoke gives you information on her school.</p>