Where should I go for undergraduate study?

[Sferics]

Hello!

I am a current high school senior fortunate enough to have been accepted to Harvard, Princeton, and MIT, and I am having trouble making a decision. Although I have not yet visited any of these schools, I plan to in the coming weeks.

A little about myself: I am interested in majoring in physics, while also taking a lot of math (and maybe CS?) courses along the way. As far as long term goals go, I think I would really like working for some technology company like Apple or Nintendo, although I imagine becoming a university professor would be enjoyable as well.

I understand that it would be unrealistic and foolish of me to ask any of you to choose for me. Instead, I am interested in hearing any of your experiences with these universities (particularly in respect to their undergraduate schools), what I can expect from each, your personal recommendations, etc.

Thanks in advance.

 

[twofish-quant]

I understand that it would be unrealistic and foolish of me to ask any of you to choose for me. Instead, I am interested in hearing any of your experiences with these universities (particularly in respect to their undergraduate schools), what I can expect from each, your personal recommendations, etc.

I have a lot of personal experience with MIT, and some experience with Harvard.

The big difference between MIT is that does everything it can to deflate your ego, whereas Harvard does everything it can to inflate your ego. MIT will make you work harder, and put you under more stress than you thought possible. It's a grinding, relentless place, but it can also be very caring and fun.

 

[mathwonk]

you can't really go wrong at anyone of those places. they are located in different towns. princeton in a small town, while mit and harvard are in the vicinity of a big town. you should just visit them all and see which one you like best. congratulations. you are asking essentially whether you should vacation in rome, bellagio, or florence.

 

[bleedblue1234]

If this is real, then first off congrats and I (and many other kids) would kill to be in your position...

I would go to MIT myself because of your intended focus, but Princeton would also be a fantastic place to spend your undergrad years (I would take Princeton over Harvard but that's just me)