1. Dartmouth College

    • 4 Year
    • Hanover, NH
    • 700 reviews
    #13 Best Colleges in America

    Junior : It is hard to imagine a better college than Dartmouth. The mix of academics, clubs and outdoor activities, and social scene is (in my opinion) unparalleled. Everyone is academically driven, and I feel like I can have an intellectual conversation with anyone on campus. There is a sport, club, or outdoor activity for everyone at the college, as most people I know are heavily involved in at least 2 extracurricular clubs. Lastly, the social scene is fun and inclusive. There are different frats and sororities for different all types of preferences, and every house has an "open door" policy. There is little to no social hierarchy that I've noticed (Football players aren't treated differently from comp sci geeks), making it so that anyone can be friends with anyone.

    One additional note: sophomore summer is the best term of all time! Look it up.
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    • A+
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    • 9% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,394 Net Price
    • 1420-1560 SAT Range
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  2. Northwestern University

    • 4 Year
    • Evanston, IL
    • 1,381 reviews
    #14 Best Colleges in America

    Niche User : I have been to the Evanston campus once, but in that visit I was astounded by the various opportunities offered by the university. Every program, whether that be the musical program, theater, biology, medicine, or integrated science, was fleshed out to a point of great immersion and understanding. Not to mention that there was an overall atmosphere of learning and curiosity. Highly recommend!
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    • A+
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    • 8% Acceptance Rate
    • $27,540 Net Price
    • 1430-1550 SAT Range
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