<p>Loans aside, Brandeis would be the compelling choice for your science-oriented son in my opinion.</p>
<p>Take a look at this piece, including the video, if you haven’t seen it: </p>
<p>[Find</a> Out What?s Cooking in the Chemistry Lab | Brandeis University](<a href=“BrandeisNOW”>BrandeisNOW)</p>
<p>This may be helpful to you in understanding the excellent undergraduate science research opportunities that are available at Brandeis. These are the foundation of both an exceptional med school acceptance rate and admission to top doctoral degree programs. </p>
<p>One great example is Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, Rod MacKinnon who began his research career as an undergrad at Brandeis, went on to med school and then returned to Brandeis for post-doc studies. </p>
<p>Another good example of the exceptional science teaching/research environment at Brandeis is Biochem Professor, Greg Petsko who left MIT to come to Brandeis to conduct his ground-breaking research and teach undergrads in a nuturing environment. </p>
<p>All of this is possible because of Brandeis’ unique position as a top tier research university combined with a small liberal arts college. Oh yes, the brand new Science Center is fantastic as well. </p>
<p>Finally BTW, here’s a brief article describing the impressive ranking of Brandeis’ own doctoral programs: </p>
<p>[Brandeis</a> doctoral programs rate high in national survey | BrandeisNOW](<a href=“http://www.brandeis.edu/now/2010/november/nationalresearchcouncil.html]Brandeis”>Brandeis doctoral programs rate high in national survey | BrandeisNOW)</p>
<p>Good luck with your decision!</p>