<p>I know they have great education and all… but why not wait until grad school and have some fun at a public school or Vanderbilt(<– I love Vanderbilt) xD</p>
<p>You can definitely have fun at an Ivy League school as well. And many would consider Vanderbilt to be of Ivy-intensity. I’m not sure I understand the question.</p>
<p>Because Brown is the best thing ever.</p>
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<p>Plenty of people do. It’s a preference thing</p>
<p>Well, many on this site would not put Vandy in the Ivy-plus category (I would). </p>
<p>But anyway, you can definitely have a good time at an Ivy. I’m applying to two, and the reason I chose them is because I had a great time on overnight visits with friends. Sure, they may not party quite as hard as Penn State, but I’ll be the Penn State grad’s boss one day. I’m OK to make the sacrifice.</p>
<p>Why not? :)</p>
<p>Because of name recognition. Having Harvard on your diploma can increase your chances of getting an interview, which is a big deal these days. Its up to you although to do great in the interview. Being in the ivies can help for the first few years, but experience tops name value any day.</p>
<p>Supposedly the people you meet. It’s amazing how obsessed people are (especially on CC) with everything they do just to be able to get the advantages of an ivy league undergrad education (corporate & social ‘recognition’, networking)</p>
<p>The best faculty, best facilities and some of the best educational opportunities happen to be there. They also have some of the best financial aid for those who need it.</p>
<p>Because Hamilton College just seems right for me.</p>
<p>For most of the people on this site, just because it sounds good.</p>
<p>For the vast majority of CCers the infatuation with HYP and the ivies in general has to do with the “name brand recognition.” Which IMHO is a poor reason to choose a school.</p>
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<p>My feelings exactly. We’ll see if I change my tune once they reject me, though.</p>
<p>UF Baby :D</p>
<p>MIT baby. Not an Ivy.</p>