Colleges like UChicago

Shrmpngrtz
Thu, 04 May 2017 03:48:23 +0000

@ArdaMelamar I think it might be more helpful to you if you provided everyone with a little more information.

What do you think about a core curriculum? UChicago has a core. Amherst has an open curriculum.

On another thread, you posted that you are looking to major in chemistry. Is that still the case? UChicago has an excellent chem department and lots of research opportunities. I believe Carleton has a very good chem program, and many undergrads continue on to earn PhDs. I've heard that Williams and Pomona are not bad either. Not sure about the others.

What do you think about the role of greek organizations on social life? UChicago is ~20%. Davidson is about 60% greek/eating club. Some of the colleges on your list have no greek life.

Do you want to run in the winter? You may not want to go running outside in Chicago, Minnesota or Maine in February, but SoCal or NC may not be so bad.

What about double majoring? It's relatively common at UChicago, but very difficult and even discouraged at Carleton.

What about quarter vs. semester systems? UChicago uses quarters. I think all the schools on your list use semesters. Quarter systems allow you to take more classes and potentially go on more study abroads, but the classes are faster paced and can be more intense.

What about urban vs. rural? UChicago is obviously urban. Claremont (Pomona) is pretty much a suburb of LA. Davidson and Carleton are within 1 hour of Charlotte and Minneapolis, respectively. Colby is three hours from Boston.

Just a few thoughts I had in looking at your list.