Brown vs Yale for VC

Okay so I have a couple of days before the deadline. I need to decide. My plan is to study computer science or engineering undergrad --> intern every summer at as many top-tier internships in IB and tech as possible --> apply to Stanford GSB as a senior.

My logic is that at Brown it will be easier to get a sky-high GPA due to their ABC/NC grading policy (no +'s and -'s) and the ability to choose gut classes to round out my schedule. From what I've heard Stanford GSB really likes high GPAs. I also feel that at Brown it will be easier to complete a computer science/engineering degree.

I also like Brown more. I went to both campuses for their admit visits. I was pleasantly surprised by Brown. The students were fun, friendly and not weird hippies like I thought they could be. When I went to Yale, I thought the prefrosh were geeky and dull but very intelligent. I also noted that Yale felt professional--as in they seemed like future IBers. Maybe I will have less competition if I do end up looking for an investment banking job from Brown? I don't know at this point. But for now, I am leaning towards choosing Brown. That's where my heart is.

But should I go to Yale because its prestige and connections are that much more worth it? I'm not so worried about getting good internships. I have some connections. But is Yale >>> Brown for later down the road for venture capital? I also got the sense that at Yale, STEM is so bad that many people drop out and just study Econ, which is what I'm afraid might happen to me.

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