Wesleyan vs Tufts?

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Anonymous wrote:W has a much bigger drug scene, if that matters.

Stereotype

[Anonymous]

At least 4 current Sidwell seniors are going to Wesleyan, having been admitted early decision. Wesleyan is popular among smart kids at DC private schools. Because of it's unusual vibe and diverse student body, plenty of people prefer it to all of the other SLACs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:W has a much bigger drug scene, if that matters.

Stereotype

Grounded in truth at least over the last 4-6 years

[Anonymous]

Well, according to "30 Rock", Wesleyan is the Harvard of Central Connecticut!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At least 4 current Sidwell seniors are going to Wesleyan, having been admitted early decision. Wesleyan is popular among smart kids at DC private schools. Because of it's unusual vibe and diverse student body, plenty of people prefer it to all of the other SLACs.

Maybe they were concerned they wouldn’t get in to Michigan.

[Anonymous]

FWIW, according to data collected by Parchment on students who got into both Tufts and Wesleyan (among other schools), which school they choose is pretty much a toss-up, with an edge to Tufts, though not a statistically significant one

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=Tufts+University&with=Wesleyan+University

[Anonymous]

This doesn't seem surprising. Tufts is great. However, because of its unique culture, people often choose Wesleyan over Amherst, Williams, Swarthmore, and Ivies. I don't think that happens as often at Tufts.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:W has a much bigger drug scene, if that matters.

Stereotype

Grounded in truth at least over the last 4-6 years

What is your source?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They're both very good schools. Think of it this way - if you're hiring someone and all you have is their college, what comes to mind? For me Wesleyan makes me think creative writing, English lit, hippies. Tufts is more brookas brothers hard science. Tufts is VERY urban. Wesleyan is basically middle of nowhere.

Actually, all that would come to mind is...too stupid to get into a better-ranked school.

The better ranked school do not take all the smartest kids.

[Anonymous]

I went to Wesleyan and I loved it. Never did any drugs, nor did any of my friends. Absolutely loved it and my closest friends lifelong friends are from Wes. I’m sure Tufts is great, too. I loved Wesleyan’s diversity and liberal feel and small classes. I did a sport that I loved. Middletown is not much, but the campus itself is pretty and just outside town is beautiful.

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As I watch this year’s reports of HS senior decisions and college freshman drop offsI find many of the students I k ow who are now starting at Wesleyan and Tufts are interchangeable, in a positive way. They are of similar academic standing and extracurricular interest. I have to believe the choice is primarily based on where they are offered admissions and how important it is to them to be near a major city.

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I can't believe there's five pages on this lame topic.

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Anonymous wrote:I can't believe there's five pages on this lame topic.

no one forced you to read it or even open it up.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:W has a much bigger drug scene, if that matters.

Stereotype

Grounded in truth at least over the last 4-6 years

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We know many people who are interested in both.

Wesleyan attracts somewhat more artsy and political applicants.

But don't let stereotypes fool you. Wesleyan also attracts plenty of athletes, future bankers, future doctors, etc. And Tufts attracts plenty of artsy people.

+1. Just to reiterate that Wes is good for STEM type studies as well and so many of their graduates go on to med school etc. My daughter is interested in majoring in STEM type major but loves the access to many of the arts courses (music composition, dance etc.). It really does pick a certain type of a student who is interested in a range of things, not just one thing (e.g. mix of interest in arts/sports/academics). My daughter also went to a private school (non-parochial boarding school in northeast) and they mention that Wes looks for a certain profile in addition to academics.