Let us pick for you…list acceptances

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Anonymous wrote:Purdue
Wisconsin
Virginia Tech
Penn State
Minnesota
Maryland (in state)

For computer engineering.

If cost not a factor, Purdue. Otherwise, UMD.

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Anonymous wrote:CU Boulder
UMD (in state)
William & Mary

Physics.

If they are ok with being close to home, UMD is really excellent in physics. (My spouse got their physics PhD there and still
collaborates with the department.)

UMD. I get kids don't want to be close to home, but really, for that major, UMD.

https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/physical-sciences/physics/rankings/top-ranked/bachelors-degrees/

I’m not sure this ranking is super helpful- it refers to student debt and earnings after graduating as two measures, neither of which seem relevant if finances aren’t an issue, OP didn’t say they were, and if the student wants to continue to graduate school.

Not to drag this into an off topic rankings thing.

UMD has great physics. So does Boulder.

The PP didn't state either way if cost was a factor, but even so, UMD has a great physics program, and you will need a graduate degree to get a good paying job. So, save the money for graduate school.

FWIW, my brother was a physics major at Cal, but even he had a hard time finding a job with just an undergrad degree in physics (though this was a few decades ago). So he got a masters in EE.

I also didn't use the USNWR ranking because so many people dislike that ranking now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Narrow it down to these two choices for biology premed major. Cost wise are similar:

UIUC
Pitt honor college

Pitt for the easy GPA

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Anonymous wrote:CU Boulder
UMD (in state)
William & Mary

Physics.

If they are ok with being close to home, UMD is really excellent in physics. (My spouse got their physics PhD there and still
collaborates with the department.)

UMD. I get kids don't want to be close to home, but really, for that major, UMD.

https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/physical-sciences/physics/rankings/top-ranked/bachelors-degrees/

I’m not sure this ranking is super helpful- it refers to student debt and earnings after graduating as two measures, neither of which seem relevant if finances aren’t an issue, OP didn’t say they were, and if the student wants to continue to graduate school.

Not to drag this into an off topic rankings thing.

UMD has great physics. So does Boulder.

The PP didn't state either way if cost was a factor, but even so, UMD has a great physics program, and you will need a graduate degree to get a good paying job. So, save the money for graduate school.

FWIW, my brother was a physics major at Cal, but even he had a hard time finding a job with just an undergrad degree in physics (though this was a few decades ago). So he got a masters in EE.

I also didn't use the USNWR ranking because so many people dislike that ranking now.

Person who was asking- thank you… this is helpful

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:CU Boulder
UMD (in state)
William & Mary

Physics.

Undergraduates science education is great at W&M. It has strong commitment to teaching and providing faculty mentored research. It top 2 among national public universities in the percentage of graduates who go on to get PhDs in STEM fields. The department has a very good student to faculty ratio, and benefits from close proximity to the Thomas Jefferson Lab.

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Anonymous wrote:UMD with small scholarship - instate
UNC Chapel Hill. OOS

Music school.

Hmm. That’s tough. What’s the price difference? I’m going to say UNC!!! Congrats

UNC
Impossible admit!
Congratulations!

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Anonymous wrote:in order from highest to lowest out-of-pocket $
(after grants/scholarships)

- Eckerd*
- College of Charleston
- Rollins
- Florida Atlantic
- Hendrix
- Towson
- U of Tampa

* still waiting on financial aid offer

Science major (pre-med?), seeking warm weather, work hard/play hard

I love these options! We visited CoC, Rollins, and Eckerd. Rollins was our favorite of the three but any of these would be great. Does your DC have a favorite?

Not really..! We haven’t been to Tampa yet but it would be her least expensive by a significant margin so… that’s what she’s thinking at the moment

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Anonymous wrote:VCU
Temple
Drexel
Towson
Morgan

Business major. AA girl, who is first gen. Shy and studious. Wants to be in or near the city and loves going to basketball games. She prefers to not go to a party school and wants to be surrounded by a decent amount of serious students.

Drexel. Avoid VCU at all costs: really, really bad area. Haven't heard great things on Towson either.

Huh. We visited VCU recently and liked it. Richmond has some gritty areas but so does Philly. We didn’t feel unsafe around campus. It’s a city school so with that comes some urban factors.

If VCU is in-state, the low tuition is also quite appealing.

VCU is fine. It’s at the edge of the fan, which is one of the best parts of Richmond.

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Anonymous wrote:Purdue
Wisconsin
Virginia Tech
Penn State
Minnesota
Maryland (in state)

For computer engineering.

If cost not a factor, Purdue. Otherwise, UMD.

Wow! The Wisco disrespect up in here is shameful!

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Anonymous wrote:in order from highest to lowest out-of-pocket $
(after grants/scholarships)

- Eckerd*
- College of Charleston
- Rollins
- Florida Atlantic
- Hendrix
- Towson
- U of Tampa

* still waiting on financial aid offer

Science major (pre-med?), seeking warm weather, work hard/play hard

I love these options! We visited CoC, Rollins, and Eckerd. Rollins was our favorite of the three but any of these would be great. Does your DC have a favorite?

Not really..! We haven’t been to Tampa yet but it would be her least expensive by a significant margin so… that’s what she’s thinking at the moment

NP here. I liked Rollins a lot, too. Eckerd seemed a little less traditional of a student body but I liked it a lot. Less to do, though, as it is more self-contained. I have heard Tampa has a lot of transfers out so you may want to dig into that.

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Anonymous wrote:VCU
Temple
Drexel
Towson
Morgan

Business major. AA girl, who is first gen. Shy and studious. Wants to be in or near the city and loves going to basketball games. She prefers to not go to a party school and wants to be surrounded by a decent amount of serious students.

Drexel. Avoid VCU at all costs: really, really bad area. Haven't heard great things on Towson either.

Huh. We visited VCU recently and liked it. Richmond has some gritty areas but so does Philly. We didn’t feel unsafe around campus. It’s a city school so with that comes some urban factors.

If VCU is in-state, the low tuition is also quite appealing.

VCU is fine. It’s at the edge of the fan, which is one of the best parts of Richmond.

Yup, VCU is in a great area and not unsafe at all. But it is the city. VCU is a great option for your daughter. We just toured and loved it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:in order from highest to lowest out-of-pocket $
(after grants/scholarships)

- Eckerd*
- College of Charleston
- Rollins
- Florida Atlantic
- Hendrix
- Towson
- U of Tampa

* still waiting on financial aid offer

Science major (pre-med?), seeking warm weather, work hard/play hard

I love these options! We visited CoC, Rollins, and Eckerd. Rollins was our favorite of the three but any of these would be great. Does your DC have a favorite?

Not really..! We haven’t been to Tampa yet but it would be her least expensive by a significant margin so… that’s what she’s thinking at the moment

NP here. I liked Rollins a lot, too. Eckerd seemed a little less traditional of a student body but I liked it a lot. Less to do, though, as it is more self-contained. I have heard Tampa has a lot of transfers out so you may want to dig into that.

wondering about the student body at Tampa...!

[Anonymous]

Trinity (Hartford)
Skidmore

Female/Undecided Leans more towards Stem

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:UMD with small scholarship - instate
UNC Chapel Hill. OOS

Music school.

Hmm. That’s tough. What’s the price difference? I’m going to say UNC!!! Congrats

UNC
Impossible admit!
Congratulations!

UMD is $10,000 / year
UNC Chapel Hill is $39,000 / year

Ouch!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CU Boulder
UMD (in state)
William & Mary

Physics.

If they are ok with being close to home, UMD is really excellent in physics. (My spouse got their physics PhD there and still
collaborates with the department.)

CU boulder also has an excellent physics dept