UGA vs UMD vs Wisconsin

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Anonymous wrote:To me, it's pretty much a tie between Wisconsin and UGA. So at this point, it just depends on which "vibe" your kid prefers.

Liked both!! Really ridiculous lol. But one is much cheaper so he may have to vibe w that.

I think you know your decision! It's a good problem to have!

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Anonymous wrote:To me, it's pretty much a tie between Wisconsin and UGA. So at this point, it just depends on which "vibe" your kid prefers.

Liked both!! Really ridiculous lol. But one is much cheaper so he may have to vibe w that.

I think you know your decision! It's a good problem to have!

We are going to talk to them today to see how they feel and if they're truly torn or more about the money etc. I wonder if Wisconsin would give money. Guess not since a million are dying to get in.

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Anonymous wrote:What is keeping him from making a decision? Does he not have a gut feeling after visiting?

No gut. Liked both. Pros cons of each but both great and likes the kids and vibe. He's a chill easygoing kid so doesn't feel strongly about weather and fits in anywhere.

Is one of the business schools easier to get into? I know at UGA they look at SAT scores which is odd to me since they apply once they are already college students.

I ageee it's odd. But I think it's not too hard at all to get in and you can always try again. It's more of if you will get the major you want. Wisconsin does let some in direct admit and it's half the size so it's harder. They also only give you one chance. Econ is in the business school at UGA

Everything points to UGA except outdated views about Wisconsin being better. So if I were you I would tell DS that 1) UGA business easier admit and 2) UGA less expensive

He knows that too- but will reiterate! Are those views outdated? It seems to be better according to many people and the dumb rankings.

DP- Those views are very much outdated. People just spew outdated information and there is a weird anti-south bias on here.

I agree there is a strong anti-South bias on DCUM. But there tends to be a fairly strong anti-Midwest/anti-any “flyover country” bias as well. Historically Wisconsin has been much more well regarded than UGA. Even though UGA has climbed in the rankings in recent years, many older people (ie, parents and grandparents of college age kids) will not know that UGA is now well regarded too but will still think of Wisconsin as a great school. How much will it/would it bother your kid/does it matter what people think? He’ll be able to get a great education and have a great college experience at either school and most employers who are hiring recent college grads will know a bit more than the general population about college reputations. Plus his grades and accolades in college will matter more than where he went anyway. so what does it really matter?

I agree with you, just unsure how great Wisconsin's rep is to turn down. I know a ton of people deciding between UGA and Wisconsin so I guess they must be somewhat on par with one another.

Wisco’s rep has peaked along with the population of the Midwest. Go with the college that will only become more exclusive over the kid’s career, which is clearly UGA.

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Anonymous wrote:What is keeping him from making a decision? Does he not have a gut feeling after visiting?

No gut. Liked both. Pros cons of each but both great and likes the kids and vibe. He's a chill easygoing kid so doesn't feel strongly about weather and fits in anywhere.

Is one of the business schools easier to get into? I know at UGA they look at SAT scores which is odd to me since they apply once they are already college students.

I ageee it's odd. But I think it's not too hard at all to get in and you can always try again. It's more of if you will get the major you want. Wisconsin does let some in direct admit and it's half the size so it's harder. They also only give you one chance. Econ is in the business school at UGA

Everything points to UGA except outdated views about Wisconsin being better. So if I were you I would tell DS that 1) UGA business easier admit and 2) UGA less expensive

He knows that too- but will reiterate! Are those views outdated? It seems to be better according to many people and the dumb rankings.

DP- Those views are very much outdated. People just spew outdated information and there is a weird anti-south bias on here.

I agree there is a strong anti-South bias on DCUM. But there tends to be a fairly strong anti-Midwest/anti-any “flyover country” bias as well. Historically Wisconsin has been much more well regarded than UGA. Even though UGA has climbed in the rankings in recent years, many older people (ie, parents and grandparents of college age kids) will not know that UGA is now well regarded too but will still think of Wisconsin as a great school. How much will it/would it bother your kid/does it matter what people think? He’ll be able to get a great education and have a great college experience at either school and most employers who are hiring recent college grads will know a bit more than the general population about college reputations. Plus his grades and accolades in college will matter more than where he went anyway. so what does it really matter?

I agree with you, just unsure how great Wisconsin's rep is to turn down. I know a ton of people deciding between UGA and Wisconsin so I guess they must be somewhat on par with one another.

Wisco’s rep has peaked along with the population of the Midwest. Go with the college that will only become more exclusive over the kid’s career, which is clearly UGA.

What makes you say this? (That it's peaked) appreciate the advice though

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The Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison area is all thriving. No clue why anyone would say it has peaked. I know many people who would love to move there.

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Anonymous wrote:What is keeping him from making a decision? Does he not have a gut feeling after visiting?

No gut. Liked both. Pros cons of each but both great and likes the kids and vibe. He's a chill easygoing kid so doesn't feel strongly about weather and fits in anywhere.

Is one of the business schools easier to get into? I know at UGA they look at SAT scores which is odd to me since they apply once they are already college students.

I ageee it's odd. But I think it's not too hard at all to get in and you can always try again. It's more of if you will get the major you want. Wisconsin does let some in direct admit and it's half the size so it's harder. They also only give you one chance. Econ is in the business school at UGA

Everything points to UGA except outdated views about Wisconsin being better. So if I were you I would tell DS that 1) UGA business easier admit and 2) UGA less expensive

He knows that too- but will reiterate! Are those views outdated? It seems to be better according to many people and the dumb rankings.

DP- Those views are very much outdated. People just spew outdated information and there is a weird anti-south bias on here.

I agree there is a strong anti-South bias on DCUM. But there tends to be a fairly strong anti-Midwest/anti-any “flyover country” bias as well. Historically Wisconsin has been much more well regarded than UGA. Even though UGA has climbed in the rankings in recent years, many older people (ie, parents and grandparents of college age kids) will not know that UGA is now well regarded too but will still think of Wisconsin as a great school. How much will it/would it bother your kid/does it matter what people think? He’ll be able to get a great education and have a great college experience at either school and most employers who are hiring recent college grads will know a bit more than the general population about college reputations. Plus his grades and accolades in college will matter more than where he went anyway. so what does it really matter?

I agree with you, just unsure how great Wisconsin's rep is to turn down. I know a ton of people deciding between UGA and Wisconsin so I guess they must be somewhat on par with one another.

Wisco’s rep has peaked along with the population of the Midwest. Go with the college that will only become more exclusive over the kid’s career, which is clearly UGA.

What makes you say this? (That it's peaked) appreciate the advice though

The Midwest is losing residents. https://www.csg.org/2023/01/27/midwest-lost-more-than-400000-people-to-other-u-s-regions-between-2020-and-2022/

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Anonymous wrote:What is keeping him from making a decision? Does he not have a gut feeling after visiting?

No gut. Liked both. Pros cons of each but both great and likes the kids and vibe. He's a chill easygoing kid so doesn't feel strongly about weather and fits in anywhere.

Is one of the business schools easier to get into? I know at UGA they look at SAT scores which is odd to me since they apply once they are already college students.

I ageee it's odd. But I think it's not too hard at all to get in and you can always try again. It's more of if you will get the major you want. Wisconsin does let some in direct admit and it's half the size so it's harder. They also only give you one chance. Econ is in the business school at UGA

Everything points to UGA except outdated views about Wisconsin being better. So if I were you I would tell DS that 1) UGA business easier admit and 2) UGA less expensive

He knows that too- but will reiterate! Are those views outdated? It seems to be better according to many people and the dumb rankings.

DP- Those views are very much outdated. People just spew outdated information and there is a weird anti-south bias on here.

I agree there is a strong anti-South bias on DCUM. But there tends to be a fairly strong anti-Midwest/anti-any “flyover country” bias as well. Historically Wisconsin has been much more well regarded than UGA. Even though UGA has climbed in the rankings in recent years, many older people (ie, parents and grandparents of college age kids) will not know that UGA is now well regarded too but will still think of Wisconsin as a great school. How much will it/would it bother your kid/does it matter what people think? He’ll be able to get a great education and have a great college experience at either school and most employers who are hiring recent college grads will know a bit more than the general population about college reputations. Plus his grades and accolades in college will matter more than where he went anyway. so what does it really matter?

I agree with you, just unsure how great Wisconsin's rep is to turn down. I know a ton of people deciding between UGA and Wisconsin so I guess they must be somewhat on par with one another.

Wisco’s rep has peaked along with the population of the Midwest. Go with the college that will only become more exclusive over the kid’s career, which is clearly UGA.

What makes you say this? (That it's peaked) appreciate the advice though

The Midwest is losing residents. https://www.csg.org/2023/01/27/midwest-lost-more-than-400000-people-to-other-u-s-regions-between-2020-and-2022/

Some parts are gaining while others are losing.

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Anonymous wrote:The Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison area is all thriving. No clue why anyone would say it has peaked. I know many people who would love to move there.

How's the job market?

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Anonymous wrote:The Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison area is all thriving. No clue why anyone would say it has peaked. I know many people who would love to move there.

How's the job market?

Chicago is the main hub of the Midwest. Madison and Milwaukee benefit from proximity to Chicago. Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison is the strongest job market in the Midwest.

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Anonymous wrote:What is keeping him from making a decision? Does he not have a gut feeling after visiting?

No gut. Liked both. Pros cons of each but both great and likes the kids and vibe. He's a chill easygoing kid so doesn't feel strongly about weather and fits in anywhere.

Is one of the business schools easier to get into? I know at UGA they look at SAT scores which is odd to me since they apply once they are already college students.

I ageee it's odd. But I think it's not too hard at all to get in and you can always try again. It's more of if you will get the major you want. Wisconsin does let some in direct admit and it's half the size so it's harder. They also only give you one chance. Econ is in the business school at UGA

Everything points to UGA except outdated views about Wisconsin being better. So if I were you I would tell DS that 1) UGA business easier admit and 2) UGA less expensive

He knows that too- but will reiterate! Are those views outdated? It seems to be better according to many people and the dumb rankings.

DP- Those views are very much outdated. People just spew outdated information and there is a weird anti-south bias on here.

I agree there is a strong anti-South bias on DCUM. But there tends to be a fairly strong anti-Midwest/anti-any “flyover country” bias as well. Historically Wisconsin has been much more well regarded than UGA. Even though UGA has climbed in the rankings in recent years, many older people (ie, parents and grandparents of college age kids) will not know that UGA is now well regarded too but will still think of Wisconsin as a great school. How much will it/would it bother your kid/does it matter what people think? He’ll be able to get a great education and have a great college experience at either school and most employers who are hiring recent college grads will know a bit more than the general population about college reputations. Plus his grades and accolades in college will matter more than where he went anyway. so what does it really matter?

I agree with you, just unsure how great Wisconsin's rep is to turn down. I know a ton of people deciding between UGA and Wisconsin so I guess they must be somewhat on par with one another.

Wisco’s rep has peaked along with the population of the Midwest. Go with the college that will only become more exclusive over the kid’s career, which is clearly UGA.

What makes you say this? (That it's peaked) appreciate the advice though

The Midwest is losing residents. https://www.csg.org/2023/01/27/midwest-lost-more-than-400000-people-to-other-u-s-regions-between-2020-and-2022/

Some parts are gaining while others are losing.

You're kidding yourself if you think the Midwest is going to be able to keep up with the South over the next 40+ years. Atlanta will be a much better city for jobs and a UGA degree in Atlanta is like a UVA degree in DC.

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Anonymous wrote:What is keeping him from making a decision? Does he not have a gut feeling after visiting?

No gut. Liked both. Pros cons of each but both great and likes the kids and vibe. He's a chill easygoing kid so doesn't feel strongly about weather and fits in anywhere.

Is one of the business schools easier to get into? I know at UGA they look at SAT scores which is odd to me since they apply once they are already college students.

I ageee it's odd. But I think it's not too hard at all to get in and you can always try again. It's more of if you will get the major you want. Wisconsin does let some in direct admit and it's half the size so it's harder. They also only give you one chance. Econ is in the business school at UGA

Everything points to UGA except outdated views about Wisconsin being better. So if I were you I would tell DS that 1) UGA business easier admit and 2) UGA less expensive

He knows that too- but will reiterate! Are those views outdated? It seems to be better according to many people and the dumb rankings.

DP- Those views are very much outdated. People just spew outdated information and there is a weird anti-south bias on here.

I agree there is a strong anti-South bias on DCUM. But there tends to be a fairly strong anti-Midwest/anti-any “flyover country” bias as well. Historically Wisconsin has been much more well regarded than UGA. Even though UGA has climbed in the rankings in recent years, many older people (ie, parents and grandparents of college age kids) will not know that UGA is now well regarded too but will still think of Wisconsin as a great school. How much will it/would it bother your kid/does it matter what people think? He’ll be able to get a great education and have a great college experience at either school and most employers who are hiring recent college grads will know a bit more than the general population about college reputations. Plus his grades and accolades in college will matter more than where he went anyway. so what does it really matter?

I agree with you, just unsure how great Wisconsin's rep is to turn down. I know a ton of people deciding between UGA and Wisconsin so I guess they must be somewhat on par with one another.

Wisco’s rep has peaked along with the population of the Midwest. Go with the college that will only become more exclusive over the kid’s career, which is clearly UGA.

What makes you say this? (That it's peaked) appreciate the advice though

The Midwest is losing residents. https://www.csg.org/2023/01/27/midwest-lost-more-than-400000-people-to-other-u-s-regions-between-2020-and-2022/

Some parts are gaining while others are losing.

You're kidding yourself if you think the Midwest is going to be able to keep up with the South over the next 40+ years. Atlanta will be a much better city for jobs and a UGA degree in Atlanta is like a UVA degree in DC.

The south will do well, but not necessarily Georgia. The leaders will be Florida, Arizona, Texas, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:What is keeping him from making a decision? Does he not have a gut feeling after visiting?

No gut. Liked both. Pros cons of each but both great and likes the kids and vibe. He's a chill easygoing kid so doesn't feel strongly about weather and fits in anywhere.

Is one of the business schools easier to get into? I know at UGA they look at SAT scores which is odd to me since they apply once they are already college students.

I ageee it's odd. But I think it's not too hard at all to get in and you can always try again. It's more of if you will get the major you want. Wisconsin does let some in direct admit and it's half the size so it's harder. They also only give you one chance. Econ is in the business school at UGA

Everything points to UGA except outdated views about Wisconsin being better. So if I were you I would tell DS that 1) UGA business easier admit and 2) UGA less expensive

He knows that too- but will reiterate! Are those views outdated? It seems to be better according to many people and the dumb rankings.

DP- Those views are very much outdated. People just spew outdated information and there is a weird anti-south bias on here.

I agree there is a strong anti-South bias on DCUM. But there tends to be a fairly strong anti-Midwest/anti-any “flyover country” bias as well. Historically Wisconsin has been much more well regarded than UGA. Even though UGA has climbed in the rankings in recent years, many older people (ie, parents and grandparents of college age kids) will not know that UGA is now well regarded too but will still think of Wisconsin as a great school. How much will it/would it bother your kid/does it matter what people think? He’ll be able to get a great education and have a great college experience at either school and most employers who are hiring recent college grads will know a bit more than the general population about college reputations. Plus his grades and accolades in college will matter more than where he went anyway. so what does it really matter?

I agree with you, just unsure how great Wisconsin's rep is to turn down. I know a ton of people deciding between UGA and Wisconsin so I guess they must be somewhat on par with one another.

Wisco’s rep has peaked along with the population of the Midwest. Go with the college that will only become more exclusive over the kid’s career, which is clearly UGA.

What makes you say this? (That it's peaked) appreciate the advice though

The Midwest is losing residents. https://www.csg.org/2023/01/27/midwest-lost-more-than-400000-people-to-other-u-s-regions-between-2020-and-2022/

Some parts are gaining while others are losing.

You're kidding yourself if you think the Midwest is going to be able to keep up with the South over the next 40+ years. Atlanta will be a much better city for jobs and a UGA degree in Atlanta is like a UVA degree in DC.

The south will do well, but not necessarily Georgia. The leaders will be Florida, Arizona, Texas, etc.

Why not Atlanta? And wouldn't a UGA degree also be good in AZ, TX and Florida?

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Anonymous wrote:The Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison area is all thriving. No clue why anyone would say it has peaked. I know many people who would love to move there.

How's the job market?

Chicago is the main hub of the Midwest. Madison and Milwaukee benefit from proximity to Chicago. Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison is the strongest job market in the Midwest.

So better than the south? I read Charlotte Atlanta Tampa and Austin booming

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Anonymous wrote:The Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison area is all thriving. No clue why anyone would say it has peaked. I know many people who would love to move there.

How's the job market?

Chicago is the main hub of the Midwest. Madison and Milwaukee benefit from proximity to Chicago. Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison is the strongest job market in the Midwest.

So better than the south? I read Charlotte Atlanta Tampa and Austin booming

Yes, now. As the climate heats up, and the grids become shakier, however...

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Anonymous wrote:What is keeping him from making a decision? Does he not have a gut feeling after visiting?

No gut. Liked both. Pros cons of each but both great and likes the kids and vibe. He's a chill easygoing kid so doesn't feel strongly about weather and fits in anywhere.

Is one of the business schools easier to get into? I know at UGA they look at SAT scores which is odd to me since they apply once they are already college students.

I ageee it's odd. But I think it's not too hard at all to get in and you can always try again. It's more of if you will get the major you want. Wisconsin does let some in direct admit and it's half the size so it's harder. They also only give you one chance. Econ is in the business school at UGA

Everything points to UGA except outdated views about Wisconsin being better. So if I were you I would tell DS that 1) UGA business easier admit and 2) UGA less expensive

He knows that too- but will reiterate! Are those views outdated? It seems to be better according to many people and the dumb rankings.

DP- Those views are very much outdated. People just spew outdated information and there is a weird anti-south bias on here.

I agree there is a strong anti-South bias on DCUM. But there tends to be a fairly strong anti-Midwest/anti-any “flyover country” bias as well. Historically Wisconsin has been much more well regarded than UGA. Even though UGA has climbed in the rankings in recent years, many older people (ie, parents and grandparents of college age kids) will not know that UGA is now well regarded too but will still think of Wisconsin as a great school. How much will it/would it bother your kid/does it matter what people think? He’ll be able to get a great education and have a great college experience at either school and most employers who are hiring recent college grads will know a bit more than the general population about college reputations. Plus his grades and accolades in college will matter more than where he went anyway. so what does it really matter?

I agree with you, just unsure how great Wisconsin's rep is to turn down. I know a ton of people deciding between UGA and Wisconsin so I guess they must be somewhat on par with one another.

Wisco’s rep has peaked along with the population of the Midwest. Go with the college that will only become more exclusive over the kid’s career, which is clearly UGA.

What makes you say this? (That it's peaked) appreciate the advice though

The Midwest is losing residents. https://www.csg.org/2023/01/27/midwest-lost-more-than-400000-people-to-other-u-s-regions-between-2020-and-2022/

Some parts are gaining while others are losing.

You're kidding yourself if you think the Midwest is going to be able to keep up with the South over the next 40+ years. Atlanta will be a much better city for jobs and a UGA degree in Atlanta is like a UVA degree in DC.

The south will do well, but not necessarily Georgia. The leaders will be Florida, Arizona, Texas, etc.

Why not Atlanta? And wouldn't a UGA degree also be good in AZ, TX and Florida?

You might be surprised to learn that Atlanta is viewed similarly to St Louis.