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The discussion centers on the reputations of various prestigious universities, highlighting their perceived strengths in specific fields. Harvard is associated with law and medicine, Yale with law and politics, and Stanford with computer science and mathematics. Oxford is linked to philosophy, while Princeton is noted for mathematics and political science, among other areas. Berkeley is characterized by its focus on physics and a countercultural vibe. The conversation emphasizes that these institutions are not solely defined by one discipline, as many have top-ranked programs across multiple fields. Additionally, it suggests that prospective students should consider the overall environment and student demographics of a university, alongside its academic rankings, when making their choices.
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(The way that Pepperdine is known for buisiness): Harvard, Oxford, Yale,
Berkley, Standford, Princeton ?
 
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My Impressions:

Harvard: Law
Yale: Politics
Stanford: ?
Oxford: ?
Princeton: Mathematics
Berkley: ?

Of course, I'm in no position to judge accurately.

Why are you asking?
 
My perceptions (heavily influenced by popular culture):

Harvard: Law, Medicine, Will Hunting types.
Oxford: Philosophy.
Yale: Law, Politics, Mr. Burns.
Berkeley: Physics, Hippies.
Stanford: Computer Science, Mathematics.
Princeton: Physics, Snobbery.
 
Those are all very major research universities. Not one of them is known only for a single thing. For instance, four of Princeton's graduate programs are currently ranked #1 in the country (mathematics, economics, history, political science).
 
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