Let us pick for you…list acceptances
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Anonymous
PP. Can't say for sure, but I suspect this is largely about finances. The other southern LACs have higher median family incomes, some significantly so, and my understanding is that main reason students leave/don't graduate is they can't afford it. Always worth asking questions, but that was how we understood it when we looked at the numbers. FWIW, Hendrix now guarantees a flagship match, so no one pays more than they would at their in-state public. I'd say it's definitely worth a look for a DC who wants friendly, warm-weather LAC, especially if they don't want a campus dominated by Greek life. |
Anonymous
MIT, no question. Columbia is great for lots of things but I wouldn't particularly recommend for CS. Berkeley is a big state school, which can be a great experience but in challenging majors the extra help available at a smaller place can be invaluable. |
Anonymous
| +1 MIT hands down. And I was at Cal |
Anonymous
DH went to GATech as did his brother for engineering. DH loved his experience and made lifelong friends. A few of the positives: national reputation and that matters for recruiting not just after college but years down the road, Atlanta location if you enjoy urban environment (and he did), enough Rah Rah sports to satisfy and great school spirit. The school size feels big enough to be fun but not overwhelming. Next choice would be VA Tech if campus life/school spirit is important. VT has the cadet program and that's a pretty significant element of the school spirit since your DC is ROTC. Otherwise all great choices but I'd choose GT. |
Anonymous
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Okay...waitlist acceptance changed some things...
Full-pay everywhere. Public policy/Govt/politics leaning: Hopkins BC Georgetown W&M UVA Boston College Pomona Go... |
Anonymous
| Georgetown, wm or uva. Pick Based on size, fit and cost as well. |
Anonymous
Georgetown or Pomona |
Anonymous
Hopkins is currently ranked #9 if you are into that thing. |
Anonymous
For that major, W&M or Georgetown given the accessibility to DC internships. |
Anonymous
As someone who went to Hopkins, Hopkins or Georgetown. Hopkins has a gorgeous new building in Dc and five year BA/MA options. |
Anonymous
William and Mary isn’t in the same league as Hopkins, Georgetown, Pomona . . So unless kid really loved the campus, that would be the first I’d eliminate. |
Anonymous
I don't think UVA is either. |
Anonymous
Where is the building? What for? |
Anonymous
All great choices. Hopkins, G'Town or UVA. |
Anonymous
| Georgetown. But it won't be fun. |