Middlebury vs Tufts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never met a top student who listed either as their top choice. Middlebury is approximately named because it is in a middle of the NESCAC In terms of prestige way behind Amherst, Williams and Bowdoin. It’s the Colby of Vermont with a waspy. ll Bean vibe. Tufts has seen better days ranking has slipped and an easier version of Emory and liberal,

I have. You clearly don’t know many top students.

[Anonymous]

If they were top students they would be enrolled 1 hour down the road at Dartmouth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never met a top student who listed either as their top choice. Middlebury is approximately named because it is in a middle of the NESCAC In terms of prestige way behind Amherst, Williams and Bowdoin. It’s the Colby of Vermont with a waspy. ll Bean vibe. Tufts has seen better days ranking has slipped and an easier version of Emory and liberal,

Neither are a first choice unless a kid has a good college counselor who sets expectations and has a kid apply ED. Both have a limited amount of prestige, but without wide recognition. If you're interested in leveraging this prestige, you'll need an elevator speech ready to explain to others why the school is prestigous when trying to make an impression.

I still remember an old professor bragging about his kid attending Williams. When I gave him a blank expression, he quickly added that it was equivalent to Harvard. I remember thinking to myself, "Why didn't the kid just go to Harvard then?"

[Anonymous]

What a weird story to tell on yourself. You not knowing Williams is a you thing

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never met a top student who listed either as their top choice. Middlebury is approximately named because it is in a middle of the NESCAC In terms of prestige way behind Amherst, Williams and Bowdoin. It’s the Colby of Vermont with a waspy. ll Bean vibe. Tufts has seen better days ranking has slipped and an easier version of Emory and liberal,

It’s fascinating to see the level of vitriol for both of these schools that’s on display here. These are two of the best colleges in the country and people act like they’re community colleges. Whatever makes you feel better about your school, I guess.

[Anonymous]

NP. In the real world, I know multiple finance/hedge fund extremely wealthy guys who have acknowledged respect for Tufts. One sent his kid there. Is it going to result in a red carpet being rolled out? Of course not, but it is more than sufficient.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Never met a top student who listed either as their top choice. Middlebury is approximately named because it is in a middle of the NESCAC In terms of prestige way behind Amherst, Williams and Bowdoin. It’s the Colby of Vermont with a waspy. ll Bean vibe. Tufts has seen better days ranking has slipped and an easier version of Emory and liberal,

It’s fascinating to see the level of vitriol for both of these schools that’s on display here. These are two of the best colleges in the country and people act like they’re community colleges. Whatever makes you feel better about your school, I guess.

It's probably 1-2 people amplifying their grievance for some strange personal reason. Both these schools are held in high regard. Arguing any school down just makes people look silly and insecure.

[Anonymous]

They are clearly not the best colleges in the country by a long shot. Both mid-range NESCAC schools with limited private prep school appeal. Middlebury has always been a waspy suburban magnet not really a growing demographic right now. Location is really remote. Tufts is a non Catholic non athletic version of BC decent school but not sure worth the money. If those 3 schools were stocks financial analysts would put a “Sell” rating on them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are clearly not the best colleges in the country by a long shot. Both mid-range NESCAC schools with limited private prep school appeal. Middlebury has always been a waspy suburban magnet not really a growing demographic right now. Location is really remote. Tufts is a non Catholic non athletic version of BC decent school but not sure worth the money. If those 3 schools were stocks financial analysts would put a “Sell” rating on them.

Sure.

[Anonymous]

If you're interested in international relations and don't want to stay in the DMV, these are both strong options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Never met a top student who listed either as their top choice. Middlebury is approximately named because it is in a middle of the NESCAC In terms of prestige way behind Amherst, Williams and Bowdoin. It’s the Colby of Vermont with a waspy. ll Bean vibe. Tufts has seen better days ranking has slipped and an easier version of Emory and liberal,

It’s fascinating to see the level of vitriol for both of these schools that’s on display here. These are two of the best colleges in the country and people act like they’re community colleges. Whatever makes you feel better about your school, I guess.

It's probably 1-2 people amplifying their grievance for some strange personal reason. Both these schools are held in high regard. Arguing any school down just makes people look silly and insecure.

one poster really hates that Midd overenrolled one year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I honestly don't see a kid liking both. They are just so different. Does your kid want a small college in a remote beautiful area with access to great outdoors activities? Or do they want a mid size univ in an urban area?

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Never met a top student who listed either as their top choice. Middlebury is approximately named because it is in a middle of the NESCAC In terms of prestige way behind Amherst, Williams and Bowdoin. It’s the Colby of Vermont with a waspy. ll Bean vibe. Tufts has seen better days ranking has slipped and an easier version of Emory and liberal,

It’s fascinating to see the level of vitriol for both of these schools that’s on display here. These are two of the best colleges in the country and people act like they’re community colleges. Whatever makes you feel better about your school, I guess.

It's probably 1-2 people amplifying their grievance for some strange personal reason. Both these schools are held in high regard. Arguing any school down just makes people look silly and insecure.

one poster really hates that Midd overenrolled one year.

6 years in a row. Facts are stubborn things.

One poster is a paid Middlebury shill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are clearly not the best colleges in the country by a long shot. Both mid-range NESCAC schools with limited private prep school appeal. Middlebury has always been a waspy suburban magnet not really a growing demographic right now. Location is really remote. Tufts is a non Catholic non athletic version of BC decent school but not sure worth the money. If those 3 schools were stocks financial analysts would put a “Sell” rating on them.

You again. There are 4,000+ colleges in the country. Niche ranks them both within the top 50 (including colleges and universities). Forbes ranks them 51 and 52 (again in a ranking that includes lacs and National universities). US News ranks them in the top 40 in their respective categories.

Point to the doll and tell me where Tufts and Middlebury hurt you.

[Anonymous]

Forbes ranks both 25 or so spots below Florida and below BYU as well. Seems about right.