<p>I’m looking for universities that are ‘well-rounded,’ meaning that they are strong in the social sciences/humanities/natural sciences (right now I’m thinking about Econ/Phil, but that probably will change). I’m also looking for a uni where I can do some undergrad research (Aka a research university, not a LAC) that has an intellectual, not preprofeasional, feel to it. Also I’m looking for a university in an urban place that is east of St.Louis (Wash U is my cutoff basically).</p>
<p>So far I have UChicago, UPitt (state school), UMichigan, Yale, Harvard. Any other suggestions?</p>
<p>I would not write off LAC’s. Many have everything you are looking for, including research opportunities.</p>
<p>Such as? I already ruled out Swarthmore btw.</p>
<p>Haverford; Carnegie Mellon; Penn–do you have the credentials for these?</p>
<p>That would be in Oregon.</p>
<p>I hated CMU and Haverford when I visited them. Dunno bout Penn.</p>
<p>Sorry. Missed the East of the Mississippi. Maybe Case Western. What kind of research can you do in Phil?</p>
<p>OK …</p>
<p>perhaps an Econ or philosophy major</p>
<p>wants east of Wash U</p>
<p>wants a research U</p>
<p>If you need financial aid, would you qualify?</p>
<p>Do you know how much your family can contribute?</p>
<p>What are your stats? </p>
<p>SAT</p>
<p>ACT </p>
<p>GPA weighted and unweighted</p>