<p>Check this out:</p>
<p>[REED</a> COLLEGE PHD PRODUCTIVITY](<a href=“http://www.reed.edu/ir/phd.html]REED”>Doctoral Degree Productivity - Institutional Research - Reed College)</p>
<p>So, I wouldn’t worry about grad schools knowing about Reed.</p>
<p>Reed ranks third for physical sciences, Brandeis is not on the list.</p>
<p>You may end up in Boston or NE for grad school, so the PNW might be a different experience for you.</p>
<p>They’re both very good schools and you’ll probably do well anywhere you end up, so go with your gut.</p>