> Many times it's better to be a big fish in a small pond than vice versa. Yes, this is seldom considered. For example, if you plan to graduate with a BS in p

> Many times it's better to be a big fish in a small pond than vice versa. Yes, this is seldom considered. For example, if you plan to graduate with a BS in physics, would you rather be in the top quartile at Cal Poly, or the bottom quartile at Cal Tech?