I am happy to see that this forum has been provided. It isn't too often you hear or read about exceptionally talented youth in college. Rarer still the opportunity given to discuss among peers the challenges that we often face in college as opposed to those we faced in middle school and/or high school.

On that note, as each individual has their own specific needs, I have come to the conclusion that the general census in regards to schooling methodology leans more towards the Socratic method of teaching and learning amongst talented students. Of the above named choices, is it too far off to say that liberal schools - i.e. Brown University, is better for intellectual development than more conservative schools?