OK, let's face it - Columbia rocks. This is going to be a tough call... If Columbia does eclipe Penn for her, it might just be the sunshine! :) This whole weekend has been beautiful weather. Perfect for running around Manhattan!
Many things here are right in line with Penn: the student body is just as mixed, (and it's a great mix! :) the campus is at least as beautiful, and of course both have a strong Humanities curriculum. They will also cover her insurance, so the financial aid packages are identical. So how to compare???
> It's the most diverse of all the Ivy League schools. Last year's freshman class for Columbia College was only 48% white.
> It's in Manhattan - with a subway stop right here.
> It accepted only 8.9% of its applicants this year - and states firmly that each accepted student deserves to be here. (They appreciate her!)
> The History department offers a course called "Gender and Empire" at the undergrad level.
> The food court offers Malaysian Artichoke Noodle Salad - which is really good and turns out to be noodles made form artichoke flour - who knew?!?!
Her comment about the students she's met so far: "they're all really interesting" - and she meant that as a huge compliment. That will probably be the kicker. I will find out in a few hours (as we head home) what her thoughts are, but I did get one clue: she started talking with another pre-freshman about sharing a dorm room... so I suspect she's leaning this way. We'll see!
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