Princeton vs. Pomona - help!

mini
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:09:02 +0000

From another board:

“On a side note, my friend’s daughter goes to Princeton. She arrived an enthusiastic scientist and dropped science like a hot rock after her first year because of the “eat their young” atmosphere. I didn’t even let my daughter apply because of that-- it’s her passion and I didn’t want it drilled out of her. So maybe your son is on to something?”

I wouldn’t dare suggest that’s typical. But I also can’t imagine such a thing being written about Pomona.

You’ve already won the lottery and proved your worth - you’ve gotten into two great schools. You have nothing left to prove. Go where you feel comfortable, and challenged, (whichever that is), and the rest will take care of itself.