<p>Though I'm aware this is possibly the 100th similar thread, I'd like to add a few details to my situation and post it onto both Yale and Stanford's forum. Input, please!</p>
<p>-Spent childhood in Berkeley, CA; Spent last 10 years in Madison, WI
-No definite major; Ideas: Languages, International Relations, Psychology, Law, Drama, Politics
(probably not any science/math)
-Loves to act, write, sing; interested in politics/govt type extracurriculars (internships, etc)
-Hates the cold, loves the California sun
-Likes to stay up all night talking about philosophy BUT also likes being laid back, going to parties</p>
<p>As you can see, I've got bits and pieces from what people say are the strengths of both schools. I'm sure I'd be happy either way, and I'm lucky to have this choice.
That said,
Any input?</p>
<p>well, i’d like to say choose whichever that is more distinguished and supportive in your perspective major, but there is a staggering difference in the image between someone who says “i went to yale” and some other one who says “i went to stanford”… which one would you like to sound like? which one fits you better?</p>
<p>OP: It does sound like you’d fit better at Yale. Especially the part about loving to act, write and sing. Weather is overrated. And New Haven is definitely much warmer in the winter than Madison.</p>
<p>Yup, what everyone else said. Based on your academic and extracurricular interests you would probably love Yale. The weather does suck, I have to admit. But Northern California is colder and rainier in the winter than most people think.</p>
<p>Also, Stanford is really big and spread out while Yale is a lot more compact and cohesive. They are VERY different schools so visit both and see what you like.</p>