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[quote=Anonymous]have a sophomore at Colgate and a senior at a T25 big 10 school.  a few thoughts

1) Career services at colgate are outstanding.  They take internships very seriously and almost all of my son's friends got great internships their SOPHOMORE year.  Huge differentiator especially if you want to go into business.  Alumni network is outstanding if you want to work in NY/DC/Boston.

2) Social scene is a bit interesting.  about 50% of kids are greek which doesn't start until sophomore year (don't know why).  however, few kids who want to be greek don't get it so it it much more inclusive than Greek life at an SEC or Big 10 school.  Freshman year you have to know someone to get invited to parties, so kids who aren't from a top east coast private, prep school, or public school feeder can have a bit more time adjusting.  Some kids aren't into the party scene are are ok with that.

3) Athletics are a big deal. about 20% of kids (including my son) are varsity athletes.  Those in the priority sports (hockey, lax, basketball, football, soccer) can have a great social life and are invited to all parties even if they aren't greek.

4) Lots of undergrad research opportunities for the science folks and Colgate does a good job getting them research internships in the summer.

5) The weather is what it is. Classes end in early December and don't start until 3rd week of Jan so you are spared the worst of it.

6) location isn't that big of a deal. Admittedly, I have a student-athlete whose schedule is pretty  well dictates by his coach.  Even my Big 10 son doesn't leave a couple miles from campus that often. [/quote]

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