WashU vs Northwestern?

MidwestParent
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:23:31 +0000

My D is a soph at WashU and my nephew (sister’s son) is a soph at Northwestern. Both LOVE their schools. D is a science/language major taking the premed prereqs and nephew is not. As Uncertainty said, you will work your tail off in the premed track at WashU, but you will be prepared.

Uncertainty is also right on about the cities. Chicago has a lot more to do than St. Louis, but it is not on NW’s doorstep. This includes getting to the airport. You either take a horribly expensive cab ride to the airport or a VERY long train ride. Lambert Airport in St. Louis is easily accessed via the MetroLink or a MUCH shorter and cheaper cab ride.

My daughter spends nearly all of her time on campus at WashU. Nephew does venture into Chicago, but mainly for the occassional concert.