Anonymous
03/21/2025 09:07
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
In terms of your stated criteria, look into Carnegie Mellon.
Anonymous
03/21/2025 09:02
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
MIT is probably the top economics departments in the world right now.
Anonymous
03/21/2025 09:02
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Anonymous wrote:You guys do know that schools like JHU and MIT have top humanities programs, right?
+1. I immediately thought of MIT when I was reading this and then got to the point where she said he wasn’t a top-top student and I just thought, “oh nevermind then.”
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:57
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You guys do know that schools like JHU and MIT have top humanities programs, right?
Obviously they do not know
Pretty sure a PP pointed out a not-top student couldn't get admitted to these?
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:57
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Based on your son's interests, he may benefit from researching colleges with an available major in public policy. This interdisciplinary major relies on the fields of political science, economics and philosophy for its foundation. This site offers specific suggestions:
https://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/best-colleges-for-public-policy/
https://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/best-colleges-for-public-policy/
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:36
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Anonymous wrote:You guys do know that schools like JHU and MIT have top humanities programs, right?
Obviously they do not know
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:35
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I really do not understand the jockeying for the highest ranked school even if it’s meh for your kids interests and needs.
Agreed. Don't look for a school with a name. Look for a school that is a good fit and has a good department in the desired major.
The reason she stated for looking away from SLACs is exactly bcs of fit. And the JHU Econ department is strong.
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:32
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
You guys do know that schools like JHU and MIT have top humanities programs, right?
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:32
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Anonymous wrote:I really do not understand the jockeying for the highest ranked school even if it’s meh for your kids interests and needs.
Agreed. Don't look for a school with a name. Look for a school that is a good fit and has a good department in the desired major.
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:30
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
I really do not understand the jockeying for the highest ranked school even if it’s meh for your kids interests and needs.
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:24
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
I think this is a v smart strategy.
And not too student at nyc privates can very possibly get into JHU. The top are going to T5
And not too student at nyc privates can very possibly get into JHU. The top are going to T5
Anonymous
03/21/2025 08:12
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Emory?
Anonymous
03/21/2025 07:58
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Anonymous wrote:Boy in humanities. Would probably major in something like PPE if a school had it. Or some Phil/Econ mash up. Great writer.
He's not an athlete and is worried about getting boxed out socially at SLACs
Wondering if a place like JHU, might be interesting. They have strong humanities programs that can be overshadowed by their stronger STEM programs. But now, with cuts? Maybe they'll be looking for full (ish) pay humanities kids?
Kids is a good but not top student at a very good private in nyc. 3.8 GPA. Good leadership, deep interests with some awards
I think JHU is a very tough admit for a "not top student." Look at a larger LAC, like Wesleyan. All kinds of kids there.
Anonymous
03/21/2025 07:56
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Why is humanities boy looking for STEM schools?
Anonymous
03/21/2025 07:50
Subject: humanities options at "stem" schools
Boy in humanities. Would probably major in something like PPE if a school had it. Or some Phil/Econ mash up. Great writer.
He's not an athlete and is worried about getting boxed out socially at SLACs
Wondering if a place like JHU, might be interesting. They have strong humanities programs that can be overshadowed by their stronger STEM programs. But now, with cuts? Maybe they'll be looking for full (ish) pay humanities kids?
Kids is a good but not top student at a very good private in nyc. 3.8 GPA. Good leadership, deep interests with some awards
He's not an athlete and is worried about getting boxed out socially at SLACs
Wondering if a place like JHU, might be interesting. They have strong humanities programs that can be overshadowed by their stronger STEM programs. But now, with cuts? Maybe they'll be looking for full (ish) pay humanities kids?
Kids is a good but not top student at a very good private in nyc. 3.8 GPA. Good leadership, deep interests with some awards