Wash U vs. Middlebury

zephyr15
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:50:39 +0000

@Rainbowrose

They’re obviously both excellent schools.

Reputation – I’d give a slight edge to Wash U, but, as you say, they’re very different schools. I think the differences in the kind of school and atmosphere will outweigh this.

Location – Ironically, the travel time for you will be about the same +/-. Middlebury is drivable though.

Academic Fit – We don’t know what you intend to study, and the strengths of the departmetns in each school. But, regardless, there’s enough information out there, so I assume you’ll be able to decide whether there’s a clear advantage to either school.

Otherwise, my recommendation is visit the schools. Hopefully, after the visits at least one of these places will feel like home, and put a big smile on your face whenever you think about going there. All other things being equal, this is the school you should go to.