Pomona v Yale v Brown in a STEM field

anon94785555
Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:02:52 +0000

PhD production per capita is misleading- a large school may have significantly more grad school bound students in a major to give a broader peer group. Who cares about the lower 2/3rds, 3/4ths, you interact with your level peers.

Needing a 3.3 gpa in relevant courses is no big deal- you should be able to get the grades if you want a major. A problem can arise if the bar is set very high because there are too many students for the allotted spaces in courses. A scenario would be having 100 places, not just a certain gpa.

Experiencing a totally different climate and culture can be eye opening. A good learning experience to get away from one’s environment.