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I've recently received "likely letters" from both Harvard and Yale. As thrilled as I am about these two great schools, I'm now faced with the task of choosing between them. What should I do? For some info that may be helpful, I live in Westchester, just 20 minutes outside of Manhattan, enjoy film and music and am English-oriented, with a dislike for math and science. Any help would be appreciated.

By GreenGuy03 on Monday, March 25, 2002 - 03:58 pm: Edit

Both are great schools, but I'd pick Cambridge over New Haven any day...

By Dave Berry on Monday, March 25, 2002 - 04:39 pm: Edit

I've got a mixed view, Tim. Cambridge has the edge for quality of life, IMO, but Yale has a better quality of undergraduate education (also JUST my opinion). I'm assuming that you've visited both campuses and talked with random students (not just the ringers thrust forward by the admissions offices).

Is money an issue? If so, then your aid packages might very well tell the tale then.

By Dadster on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 08:58 am: Edit

Congrats on the likely letters, Tim. If you haven't done overnight visits, maybe you could cram them in before May 1. I assume both schools have "prospective" weekends to which accepted students are invited. Assuming your acceptances come through as expected, Tim, I'd HIGHLY recommend taking advantage of these. They are a great way to meet your fellow acceptees as well as plenty of current students, and the schools usually go all out to create a good experience. (After all, they've got to keep the yield numbers up there!) Good luck!

By flowerence on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 12:09 am: Edit

Tim, are you an athlete?

By Tim on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 09:22 am: Edit

Yes, flowerence, I am a competitive swimmer. But I'm not a dumb jock..honest

By GreenGuy03 on Friday, March 29, 2002 - 03:28 pm: Edit

Nice guess, flowerence! Are athletes the most common recipients of likely letters?