Hopkins or UVA or Georgetown

[Anonymous]

Student is attending admitted events for all 3. Non-stem. Public/international policy/government/ethics/undecided.

We have big concerns about being able to get courses at UVA - not being awarded Echols. We have heard from many disappointed parents/students that kids are not getting into certain core courses/electives, such that some couldn’t obtain minor they desired, etc,

^ if UVA families could speak to above, it would be great help.

Given that which of the 3 would you choose?

[Anonymous]

Take Hopkins or Georgetown, pick based on fit. Opportunities at UVA exist for all, but Echols/Rodman students get favoritism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Take Hopkins or Georgetown, pick based on fit. Opportunities at UVA exist for all, but Echols/Rodman students get favoritism.

Yeah. WL at 3 out of HPYMS so really baffled no Echols.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Take Hopkins or Georgetown, pick based on fit. Opportunities at UVA exist for all, but Echols/Rodman students get favoritism.

Favored how?

[Anonymous]

If UVA in-state, no brainer go UVA.

[Anonymous]

Who’s the “we?”

I had two kids graduate from UVA and neither was Echols and there were no issues. But hey if you’re willing to spend twice as much for that silly reason it’s your money.

[Anonymous]

My UVA kid is a Foreign Affairs / Politics major and Public Policy minor. I haven’t heard of any issues with getting classes. Is also getting another major in a World Language. Not Echols or Rodman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My UVA kid is a Foreign Affairs / Politics major and Public Policy minor. I haven’t heard of any issues with getting classes. Is also getting another major in a World Language. Not Echols or Rodman.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who’s the “we?”

I had two kids graduate from UVA and neither was Echols and there were no issues. But hey if you’re willing to spend twice as much for that silly reason it’s your money.

Well, the “we” would be my kid and self/spouse.

[Anonymous]

The thing about UVA is that it reminds me a lot of our public school system in that aspect—who gets priority. We saw a much more level playing field at other kid’s Ivy. Things were awarded in a much more merit-based manner in the department.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Student is attending admitted events for all 3. Non-stem. Public/international policy/government/ethics/undecided.

We have big concerns about being able to get courses at UVA - not being awarded Echols. We have heard from many disappointed parents/students that kids are not getting into certain core courses/electives, such that some couldn’t obtain minor they desired, etc,

^ if UVA families could speak to above, it would be great help.

Given that which of the 3 would you choose?

Echols and scholars are only about 5% of the incoming class - so about 200 students out of 4000. Yes, they get priority in registering, but it is a very small group of kids and they are are in all different majors. My son is a 3rd year at UVA and has had a great experience. He is Echols, though, so I can't speak to the class selection part.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Student is attending admitted events for all 3. Non-stem. Public/international policy/government/ethics/undecided.

We have big concerns about being able to get courses at UVA - not being awarded Echols. We have heard from many disappointed parents/students that kids are not getting into certain core courses/electives, such that some couldn’t obtain minor they desired, etc,

^ if UVA families could speak to above, it would be great help.

Given that which of the 3 would you choose?

Echols and scholars are only about 5% of the incoming class - so about 200 students out of 4000. Yes, they get priority in registering, but it is a very small group of kids and they are are in all different majors. My son is a 3rd year at UVA and has had a great experience. He is Echols, though, so I can't speak to the class selection part.

This is your answer.

[Anonymous]

Just pick the one your child likes the best after the admitted student days. It sounds like cost is not a major consideration for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who’s the “we?”

I had two kids graduate from UVA and neither was Echols and there were no issues. But hey if you’re willing to spend twice as much for that silly reason it’s your money.

Not a silly reason. JHU far better, and endless resources. New Bloomberg Student Center is wonderful!

[Anonymous]

My kid is a Politics major. Not Echols. Zero issues.

He chose UVA over an Ivy and Georgetown. 30somethingK vs 90somthingK. It is just too big a difference.