<p>It’s focus on the undergraduate student. I figured, Harvard, Yale, and Columbia are EXCELLENT schools for their GRADUATE programs; they’re renowned for them. Princeton on the other hand showers attention and money on it’s undergraduates. Students there can really flourish there academically, socially, and personally. I LOVE how the professors are world-famous and #1 in their respective fields - but that they are accessible! I also love the idea of going to class w/ world-class athletes and other famous kids!</p>
<p>What was your second choice school and why did you ultimately choose your 1st choice over it?</p>
<p>OH, I just remembered, my MAIN reason for choosing Princeton was the financial aid (thanks for reminding me bmanbs2). I’m practically going on a full-ride. My second choice school (Dartmouth) came close, but it included a loan. Princeton’s no-loan policy is awesome and very generous! It’s great that they’re making a Princeton education accessible to lower-income students :)</p>
<p>If you were to rank each Ivy League school from 1 - 8 (1 being the BEST and 8 being the WORST) how would you rank them and what would be your basis for ranking them that way?</p>