<p>I would say that in addition to WashU, Tufts is very similar academically (and in size) to schools like Northwestern, Emory, JHU, and Georgetown. However, we are by no means as similar to these schools socially. From my experiences with people who attend the other schools (and again- this is just MY opinion), NW has a huge football scene/more school spirit. Emory is an excellent school yet is still known for it’s wealthy/materialistic students- I think that Tufts has the same students as far as the wealth yet we are much less ostentatious and the average students are more socially conscious/globally aware. JHU has more of a pre-med feel (one of my friends who went there transferred to Brown because when he said he wanted to be an art major during orientation everyone laughed at him and didn’t take him seriously). Another friend who decided between Tufts and JHU said that during JHU’s admitted students’ open house, his overnight was filled with hiding from upperclassmen who were egging the pre-frosh. Am I the only one who sees how completely idiotic this is? “Let’s chuck eggs at the prospective students…that will really convince them to come.” </p>
<p>Finally, Georgetown does have the prep reputation…but on another note you should all read the parody about popped collars: <a href=“http://www.georgetownheckler.com/collar.html[/url]”>http://www.georgetownheckler.com/collar.html</a></p>
<p>It’s pretty hysterical. So, once again those are just personal views based on several people I know at each school but as others have said everyone’s experience is unique and you need to visit for yourself to get the true feel of a school.</p>