Middlebury vs. Penn

bigp9998
Tue, 13 May 2008 22:02:06 +0000

Penn CAS vs. Middlebury is going to be very similar in the prestige department–if anything the nod goes to Penn just because of the whole Ivy league thing. However, they are both recruited heavily so don’t let that be the defining factor.

Middlebury is known for languages and international relations while Penn is known primarily for Wharton and then for the CAS programs.

As far as the campus feel, that’s something where nobody will be able to recommend one or the other. It’s entirely your call whether you want a rural LAC with a major undergrad emphasis, very small classes, etc. or an urban research university with Ivy prestige but the drawbacks as well–TAs, big classes, lack of undergrad emphasis.

Obviously I’m kind of biased but I’m sure you’ll pick the right one for you. I’m assuming you were accepted to one and just got off the waitlist at the other? If you can still manage, go visit, otherwise go with your gut and pick the one that feels best. Hope to see you in Vermont next year.