What are the best Colleges in the US for best Overall Experience?

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  1. Academics
  2. Brand & Job opportunities
  3. Campus beauty & amenities
  4. Social scene (greek-life, surrounding nightlife, surrounding entertainment)
  5. Surroundings (nature, city, neighborhoods)
  6. Weather
  7. Accessible activities (extra-curricular, or accessible nearby)
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Duke. Dartmouth. Georgia. Florida. Vanderbilt. Georgia Florida and Vanderbilt might get hate but kids there do just fine. Vandy isnt known for IB recruitment but its a sick place to go to college, and UGA and Florida place relatively well into IBD while being a ton of fun and also well-regarded schools, not on the same level as Duke Dartmouth Vanderbilt

 

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