URochester vs Brandeis vs Emory vs Tufts

All those schools were on D’s short list, and we visited them all. They are all excellent schools, so her decision came down to “fit.”

Rochester stood out for D because it offered a variety of public health majors, a flexible curriculum, easy access to the adjoining med center, and a commitment to undergrad research. Plus, I think she liked the campus and general “vibe” there the best. (It stood out to me because of its excellent merit aid.) I think she may have her eye on Emory for post-grad.