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<p>Whether or not people notice it, Cornell is a very science-y school. It is also very well-rounded, with its breadth and depth (top-ranked in MANY fields) in humanities, liberal arts, and other areas. But, in my opinion, its reputation draws heavily not only on its ability to produce graduates successful in a wide variety of fields, but also doctors, scientists and engineers. </p>
<p>Undergraduate education in the sciences at Cornell is pretty good in my experience. Good research and good teaching are not mutually exclusive. If you are a good student, you will find more research opportunities than you would at a small college.</p>