What are the differences between the Ivy Leagues?

APHOTUS
Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:20:59 +0000

The ivy league schools are just like any other colleges out there, only they serve as some of the most stringent and difficult when it comes time for admissions.

People apply to different Ivy League schools for a number of reasons. For example, one might apply to Harvard over Brown simply because of the differences in campus life. The ivy league schools are just like any other group of schools, only that they have quite a formidable reputation behind them, more so than lesser tier universities.

They’re only lumped together, as tk21769 stated, due to their history in athletics. The term ivy league no longer refers to athletics alone but now encompasses the definition that is so common today. When we hear the phrase “ivy league schools”, we immediately think of selective and academic elitism.

So just because these colleges are grouped together does not mean that they should be thought of as a single entity. Consider all of the ivy league schools for what they are: separate colleges. Research and see which one would fit you the best, just like you would with any other college.

Cheers.