<p>My three main career choices of interest include Political Science, Environmental Science, and Psychology. From google, it seems that Stanford seems to be the number one institution in America for all of these undergraduate programs. But personally, I want to go with a more credible source (Which is here).</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I’m not sure a bunch of high school kids going on hearsay is a more credible source.</p>
<p>Environmental science is decent. Psychology is difficult to transition from degree to decent entry level job. Pol Science same. Both Pol Sci and Psych majors can often go into HR so be sure and get some useful internships. </p>
<p>As for college, go for the one that gives you the better financial package. College degrees are increasing in price and decreasing equally dramatically on return on investment so be careful. A good rule is don’t go into debt more than your first year expected income when you graduate.</p>
<p>There are no undergrad rankings in those disciplines, only graduate rankings. For sure, Princeton and Stanford are very good across a full range of disciplines, including those you mentioned. They are also two of the most selective schools and that’s great if you could get admitted to them. </p>
<p>The truth of the matter is that you can find very good undergraduate programs in psychology, political science, and environmental science at any number of liberal arts colleges, and private and public research universities. Apply to schools that are the overall best fit for you in terms of finances, selectivity, location, size, etc. That’s more important than emphasizing specific disciplines in which excellent programs can be found at many places.</p>
<p>Thanks all! I was mainly wondering which one was “better” so I can decide which college to apply for early. As for the finances, aren’t they both need-based?</p>
<p>They are both roughly based on need and scholastic achievement. That doesn’t necessarily mean you will receive the same financial package at both universities. </p>
<p>Just remember to think like an economist. A college degree is a huge investment with no guarantee of any return on investment. Heck after all is said and done, you may wind up with no principal, No ROI and 4 years of lost potential income. So be very cautious. You wouldn’t buy large amounts of stock or a house without doing research.</p>
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<p>Princeton abandoned early decision a long time ago. </p>
<p>Stanford has restricted early action, which lets you scope out financial aid from other places first. Last year the regular acceptance rate was 8% and early action was 13%. </p>
<p>It really will not matter which one you go to for your interests. It’s only undergrad for pete’s sake, both are great schools and you really can’t see differences at the undergrad level. Choose which one matches you or your interests- look at weather, student body, curriculum, clubs, architecture, class size, or whatever matters to you.</p>