Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around recommendations for East Coast schools to visit for graduate mathematics programs. Participants share suggestions and provide information about the locations and reputations of various institutions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant lists MIT, Harvard, and Princeton as schools they plan to visit and seeks additional recommendations.
- Another participant suggests Penn State, noting it is well-known and affordable.
- A different participant proposes several schools including Yale, NYU, Columbia, Cornell, and Brown, assuming the focus is on graduate studies in mathematics.
- Another reply provides geographical context, mentioning Rutgers and U. Penn as nearby options to Princeton, and listing Brandeis, Tufts, Northeastern, and Boston University near Harvard/MIT.
- One participant expresses a personal goal of attending CMU/UPITTS and inquires about the quality of Boston University.
- The original poster confirms the focus on mathematics and indicates a desire to narrow down their list of schools.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the schools mentioned, but there is no consensus on which schools are the best fit, as various opinions and suggestions are presented.
Contextual Notes
Some suggestions depend on the specific focus within mathematics, and there are varying assumptions about the quality and reputation of the schools mentioned.
Who May Find This Useful
Prospective graduate students in mathematics considering East Coast institutions may find this discussion helpful.
