<p>Princeton previews was a lot less fun than Bulldog days when my D attended them. Princeton probably offers more for math-oriented students. But if music in any form is important to you then Yale wins out.</p>
<p>Distance form NYC is perhaps the most overrated factor when considering these schools. The only way it might be relevant is if you are going to fly in and out of the area airports. Very few kids are going to actually take advantage of NYC with any regularity from either campus. If NYC is important then go to Columbia.</p>