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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This isn't really a debate. Princeton is more prestigious and also has the best undergrad teaching environment of any Ivy. Williams, and most SLACs, are elite teaching environments, but don't have the general prestige of an Ivy League school.

Princeton would be the clear pick for me.[/quote]
My genuine concern with Princeton is that it attracts a disproportionate number of people who prioritize prestige. That concern is not helped by Princeton's reputation for selective "eating clubs." YMMV.

My take is that if you're going to med school, it really doesn't matter which of these two amazing schools you pick. It's like deciding whether you want to do a two-hour drive in a Rolls Royce or a Ferrari. Both will take you to the same exact destination, and it's just a matter of personal preference as to which one you prefer. [/quote]

When a school is ranked the top undergraduate university for 13 years running, of course it will attract prestige-seekers.  Same with Williams, which has been the top-ranked SLAC for several years.

This does not detract, however, from the amazing opportunities available at Princeton.  Only those who don’t really understand the eating club options and alternatives make a big deal out of them.  [/quote]

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