UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?

[Anonymous]

I have no problem with UMD but I think most people would give their left arm to go to MIT. If you have the money give your child this amazing opportunity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC has been very lucky to receive both notifications this week.

We’re leaning towards MIT as we have saved $$$.

Agree or disagree?

MIT isn't something you turn down.

[Anonymous]

MIT if you have the $$$

[Anonymous]

Stats for this kid please?

[Anonymous]

Umd, no question

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DS had B-K or full pay at Cornell for CS. Is at Cornell. I would have done MD. I think I might choose MIT over B-K though. Congrats!

My dc turned down Cornell for UMD B-K. I say take the free option for undergrad and save the money for grad school.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your child got an opportunity millions of kids kill themselves for. Do not let it go for any reason. MIT all the way !!

Congrats to your kid! That brand name of MIT will do wonders for your kid! Are they from MCPS schools?

OP here.

Nope, we are OOS.

Public or private?

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Anonymous wrote:Stats for this kid please?

What do their stats have to do with this question?????

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DD also got Bannker Key UMD and has Georgia Tech full scholarship, Caltech, waitlisted for MIT. Have money saved up, which one would you choose for CS?

Georgia tech

oh heck no. All things being equal, CA is sooo much better than GA.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD also got Bannker Key UMD and has Georgia Tech full scholarship, Caltech, waitlisted for MIT. Have money saved up, which one would you choose for CS?

Georgia tech

oh heck no. All things being equal, CA is sooo much better than GA.

Now that is a dilemma. Wow.

If you could really stand to use the $$ elsewhere, go to GT.

If its not a concern:
Caltech
MIT
GT
UMd

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Different major but we accepted bk and used 529 for kid’s medical school. A doc with no student loans.

The best gift you could give your adult kid is no loans out of college. That's awesome.

[Anonymous]

I would do MIT if your kid wants to work in CS. He is probably less likely to need grad school coming from MIT. If you kid wanted to be a doctor, I'd recommend UMD.

Congratulations!!

[Anonymous]

Where is your kid leaning?

[Anonymous]

OP I don't know if you're still reading after 9 pages of this, but I just wanted to say congratulations to your kid. What a fabulous dilemma and what an achievement x 2. Well done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC has been very lucky to receive both notifications this week.

We’re leaning towards MIT as we have saved $$$.

Agree or disagree?

I would tend to agree MIT may be one of the few places to consider over a full ride at MD, but I'd look at the specifics of each program first. MIT is incredibly prestigious, but its CS program is in engineering and may have a lot of unrelated requirements. UMD is also a top program with flexible course selection that may allow one to pursue their interests better. Also, may be easier to get research opportunities as an undergrad at MD which may be more helpful for grad school.