| "In the same vein, Vanderbilt's strengths are different, not necessarily subpar. While your assumption that these programs are all peers is debateable, no matter how much schools may or may not improve, the NE schools will retain a more intellectual culture while the Southern schools will remain more socially oriented. This distinction is rooted in regional cultures, not quality, as the students tend to perform equally well."
I'm not sure that I agree with this point. I see your point with Duke and Vanderbilt having a more socially oriented culture, but Emory's a peer school intellectually and I wouldn't paint them with the same socially-oriented brush. And I think kids who go to Dartmouth can hold their own with anyone when it comes to partying, LOL. |