<p>Before visiting, I was sure Princeton would be my child’s first choice – great English Dept., beautiful campus, close to New York. We went to Yale just because it was “on the list”. Our first tour guide was so bad we switched tours, and the second was really nice and knowledgeable, but REALLY reserved. The campus was beautiful, it is close to New York, but once we visited Yale, the difference in the people overall was overwhelming. The senior who spoke to the whole group was incredibly smart and articulate and nice, and our tour guide was also really helpful and warm. The students and admissions people at Yale were without a doubt the friendliest of all the colleges we visited. And even though folks say you can’t tell from one visit, my child is now a Junior, and it all holds true. Princeton is a great school, but everyone was just a little reserved, and my child is very outgoing and sociable, so Yale was the best fit. Maybe if you are reserved, Princeton would better fit the bill.</p>