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[quote=Anonymous]Anyone would be lucky (and very unlikely) to have to make this choice.

But you should visit all three and decide for yourself. I have recently completed the circuit with my DC and had the following reactions.

Princeton - definitely the one that would provide the experience closest to the traditional undergraduate college, with twice as many undergrads as grad students, Greek life (though it's disguised as eating clubs) and strong campus traditions. But also super preppy and students seemingly focused on making connections that will help propel them through the pipeline to Wall Street. Also, harder grading and a senior thesis requirement that is significantly challenging.

Yale - well, I'm a Yale fanboy. I bought what they were selling. An undergraduate-focused liberal arts school with the resources of a global research university. The residential colleges which truly provide you with a smaller community of acquaintances within the broader school. Students with intellectual vitality who truly love to learn.

Harvard - Hi, we're Harvard and we're the best. You know you want us, we know you want us, and some of you might just be lucky enough to come here. If you do, then you'll be the best too. Boston and Harvard Square are awesome, too, so we don't have to provide all that much for undergraduates. Now let's watch an Asian tour group take pictures of an actual student reading a book on the Yard.[/quote]

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