<p>DD wants to double major in Computer Science and Management (or finance).
Which institute will put her in best position to achieve what she wants. She likes all three institutes and will be happy at any one. So she wants to make the decision based on what will help her professionally the best.</p>
<p>Which will put her in best position to achieve what she wants? Which will help her more professionally?</p>
<p>When I see a topic like this , the comparison I think of is… Which is better…a Lexus, BMW or Mercedes? They’re all luxury cars, and all will certainly all get you where you need to go. There are car aficionados (just like College Confidential Aficionados!) who will argue about why one car’s transmission, engine, body etc. are better — but it’s really a matter of personal preference.</p>
<p>The questions you’re asking are not likely to be the deciding factor. Wall Street/Ibanks have historically recruited and hired from all 3 places. She’ll have to decide if she likes east coast better than west coast. Suburban location versus city location, etc. Hopefully, she’s met students from the 3 schools and/or can visit the campuses to see if there’s someplace she feels would be a better fit (going back to the car analogy…sort of like prefering one of the cars versus the other because your body fits into the shape of the seat better!)</p>
<p>You cannot double major at Princeton. You can major in one and pursue a certificate in the other there however. They also have the ORFE major which is financial engineering with comp sci mixed in.</p>
<p>Was she accepted to all 3?</p>
<p>Has she visited any of the 3 to date?</p>
<p>If so, what were her impressions of the respective schools? Any preferences?</p>
<p>The feel of these 3 campuses and locales are different did she have any preference there?</p>
<p>In Pton’s catalog they open with a statement that clearly states they are not a pre-professional school, but rather they provide a well-rounded liberal arts education. Of course, many of the students are hired before they graduate for ibanking which is also true for the other two as well.</p>
<p>What is it that she likes about each one and what are her dislikes?</p>
<p>Son visited Pton/MIT for admitted student programs within days of each other and it created a very lasting impression on him. Very different feel to the two campuses.</p>
<p>Since the majority of students change their majors at least once it would be difficult to determine which school based only on her “possible” career choice. The decision should encompass more than just that.</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>Yes, She got into all 3 and has visited those before applying too. She is attending the preview weekend for all 3 too. She liked Cambridge better than Palo Alto and Princeton.</p>