Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 19:22     Subject: Tulane
Anonymous wrote:Thinking about it for my high stats (35 ACT, 4.0 UW GPA) DD- she is interested in either bioengineering, business, or law; very unpointy and unhooked. Great ECs, also a dancer. She is extremely social, but wary of social pressure from frats or sororities. That said, she would likely do great in one; she just doesn't want the whole vibe of the school to be greek. Wants warm weather. Jewish.
We're going to visit, but can folks weigh in on their kids' experiences?


Bioengineering, business, or law… if this doesn’t describe Penn, then I don’t know what it’s.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 19:20     Subject: Tulane
Anonymous wrote:For warm weather and a large, active Jewish community, your daughter might want to look at Emory as well.


OP’s dd is a dancer and outgoing.

So she’s a social Jewish girl that’s in shape.

She’s not an Emory dork - tulane and u Miami are her options

Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 18:37     Subject: Tulane
For bioengineering, take a look at Johns Hopkins. 30% Greek. Students are social and collaborative.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 18:32     Subject: Tulane
Anonymous wrote:Thinking about it for my high stats (35 ACT, 4.0 UW GPA) DD- she is interested in either bioengineering, business, or law; very unpointy and unhooked. Great ECs, also a dancer. She is extremely social, but wary of social pressure from frats or sororities. That said, she would likely do great in one; she just doesn't want the whole vibe of the school to be greek. Wants warm weather. Jewish.
We're going to visit, but can folks weigh in on their kids' experiences?


Only a few in warm weather locales

Top colleges for Jewish students
https://www.hillel.org/top-60-jewish-colleges/
1 Boston University
2 Tulane University
3 George Washington University
4 New York University
5 Cornell University
6 Syracuse University
7 University of Miami
8 University of Southern California
9 Washington University in St. Louis
10 Brown University
11 American University
12 University of Pennsylvania
13 Columbia University
14 Northeastern University
15 Brandeis University

Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 16:51     Subject: Tulane
For bioengineering or business take a look at GA Tech as well.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 16:39     Subject: Tulane
Anonymous wrote:For warm weather and a large, active Jewish community, your daughter might want to look at Emory as well.


Also, if she can live without Division I sports, Wash. U.

Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 16:16     Subject: Tulane
For warm weather and a large, active Jewish community, your daughter might want to look at Emory as well.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 16:09     Subject: Tulane
OP here, thanks for these responses! A strong Jewish life is indeed important for us. And Greek life is interesting to her- she just doesn't want to be left out if she doesn't pledge. And as far as rankings, I don't care about that so much as what the academic offerings are- there is a very cool entrepreneurial business minor that I think she would really like and it seems like a very well rounded school! Keep those experiences coming, I'm getting excited to visit!
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 15:38     Subject: Tulane
Anonymous wrote:OP didn't mention a high percentage of Jewish students is a must. OP also didn't mention Greek life is a must.

So I am putting myself out there to say, since you are visiting there, take a look at Rice as well. Absolutely a social culture there. Residential colleges and public parties. She would love it.


Nobody thinks she did.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 15:23     Subject: Tulane
With your stats, no offense to Tulane, aim much higher.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 14:44     Subject: Tulane
So insanely overrated. I cannot imagine going there full pay. You'd be nuts.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 14:37     Subject: Tulane
OP didn't mention a high percentage of Jewish students is a must. OP also didn't mention Greek life is a must.

So I am putting myself out there to say, since you are visiting there, take a look at Rice as well. Absolutely a social culture there. Residential colleges and public parties. She would love it.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 14:07     Subject: Tulane
It’s called Jewlane for a reason - she’s going to love it

Given your description, I think it’s pretty clear she should ED

Don’t think there would be a school that’s a better fit
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 14:05     Subject: Tulane
I went to law school at Tulane. Best three years of my life. Tulane has a big enough social scene that she needn't pledge a sorority to have an amazing time. I'm not Jewish myself, but there are a lot of Jewish students there. The weather is warm, but not Miami FL warm -- there is a period of 6 weeks or so where you do have to wear a coat.

10/10 from me.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2025 13:05     Subject: Tulane
Thinking about it for my high stats (35 ACT, 4.0 UW GPA) DD- she is interested in either bioengineering, business, or law; very unpointy and unhooked. Great ECs, also a dancer. She is extremely social, but wary of social pressure from frats or sororities. That said, she would likely do great in one; she just doesn't want the whole vibe of the school to be greek. Wants warm weather. Jewish.
We're going to visit, but can folks weigh in on their kids' experiences?