humanities options at "stem" schools

[Anonymous]

Boy in humanities. Would probably major in something like PPE if a school had it. Or some Phil/Econ mash up. Great writer.

He's not an athlete and is worried about getting boxed out socially at SLACs

Wondering if a place like JHU, might be interesting. They have strong humanities programs that can be overshadowed by their stronger STEM programs. But now, with cuts? Maybe they'll be looking for full (ish) pay humanities kids?

Kids is a good but not top student at a very good private in nyc. 3.8 GPA. Good leadership, deep interests with some awards

[Anonymous]

Why is humanities boy looking for STEM schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Boy in humanities. Would probably major in something like PPE if a school had it. Or some Phil/Econ mash up. Great writer.

He's not an athlete and is worried about getting boxed out socially at SLACs

Wondering if a place like JHU, might be interesting. They have strong humanities programs that can be overshadowed by their stronger STEM programs. But now, with cuts? Maybe they'll be looking for full (ish) pay humanities kids?

Kids is a good but not top student at a very good private in nyc. 3.8 GPA. Good leadership, deep interests with some awards

I think JHU is a very tough admit for a "not top student." Look at a larger LAC, like Wesleyan. All kinds of kids there.

[Anonymous]

Emory?

[Anonymous]

I think this is a v smart strategy.

And not too student at nyc privates can very possibly get into JHU. The top are going to T5

[Anonymous]

I really do not understand the jockeying for the highest ranked school even if it’s meh for your kids interests and needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really do not understand the jockeying for the highest ranked school even if it’s meh for your kids interests and needs.

Agreed. Don't look for a school with a name. Look for a school that is a good fit and has a good department in the desired major.

[Anonymous]

You guys do know that schools like JHU and MIT have top humanities programs, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really do not understand the jockeying for the highest ranked school even if it’s meh for your kids interests and needs.

Agreed. Don't look for a school with a name. Look for a school that is a good fit and has a good department in the desired major.

The reason she stated for looking away from SLACs is exactly bcs of fit. And the JHU Econ department is strong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys do know that schools like JHU and MIT have top humanities programs, right?

Obviously they do not know

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You guys do know that schools like JHU and MIT have top humanities programs, right?

Obviously they do not know

Pretty sure a PP pointed out a not-top student couldn't get admitted to these?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys do know that schools like JHU and MIT have top humanities programs, right?

+1. I immediately thought of MIT when I was reading this and then got to the point where she said he wasn’t a top-top student and I just thought, “oh nevermind then.”

[Anonymous]

MIT is probably the top economics departments in the world right now.

[Anonymous]

In terms of your stated criteria, look into Carnegie Mellon.