UCLA vs UMich vs Cornell

Colleges & Universities University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>I’m also posting this on the UMich and Cornell forums.</p>

<p>I’m interested in physics, chemical engineering, materials science and economics. I signed up for physics at all three schools, although I may consider double majoring or switching courses. </p>

<p>Pros of each school:-</p>

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<li>UCLA has on average the best reputation with employers of the three (according to THES and New York Times).</li>
<li>UMich has the most flexible double major program (it has the least restrictions).</li>
<li>Cornell is an Ivy (and in NY too. Good connections with reputable companies?).</li>
</ol>

<p>Things to consider:-</p>

<ol>
<li>Are there any extra requirements for each school (Cornell - swimming)?</li>
<li>How academically rigorous are these schools?</li>
<li>Which school has a more introverted (meaning: less party, more study) nature and which school has a more extraverted (meaning: more party, less study) nature?</li>
</ol>

<p>Thanks a lot.</p>

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<p>California and Michigan are both doing poorly in terms of economics (haven’t heard about New York).</p>

<p>Cornell, from what I’ve heard in high school, will make you depressed.</p>

<p>You probably can’t go wrong with any of these three. Try considering cost of attendance and environment.</p>