<p>So my mom really wants me to go to Brown, but for the past few months I’ve been learning about Tufts and practically fell in love with it. What are the main differences between the schools and which one would you more highly recommend? I’m a Junior with a 3.98 unweighted gpa, captain of the debate team, and do a ton of challenge classes and extra curriculars. I’m also very involved in music and am Jewish, this would appreciate a good Jewish community. I’m really into English and history and law, so I’ll probably major in something in that area. Thanks!</p>
<p>Apply to both, see where you get in. 
Have you visited either or both yet?</p>
<p>Here’s a thread from 2011 on the same subject; the OP was admitted to both schools and was trying to decide between them. <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1131818-tufts-vs-brown-2011-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1131818-tufts-vs-brown-2011-a.html</a> </p>
<p>Both schools have a strong Jewish community with active Hillels, so you should be fine with either school on that score. For music, if you are interested in having a conservatory option, Tufts offers a joint program with the New England Conservatory of Music. Brown may offer something similar, but you’ll need to check into that.</p>