Is Georgetown worth it over in-state UVA?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unless you've got deep pockets, or are going into a *very* specific program that Georgetown smokes UVA at, there's no way that Georgetown is worth 140K over UVA.

Only middle to upper middle class people say this. GU is an incomparably different experience.

So what? Most people are middle class, what's the problem?

[Anonymous]

Heck no.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unless you've got deep pockets, or are going into a *very* specific program that Georgetown smokes UVA at, there's no way that Georgetown is worth 140K over UVA.

What's wing with having deep pockets? People on these boards act like having money is a crime.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on your social circle. In upper income areas going to UVa is meh... it's all about bragging about kids at an elite private or out of state public e.g. Michigan, Berkeley.

+1 In-state public colleges are basically middle class feeders. The wealthy send their kids out of state to broaden their horizons, typically to private colleges. It's not difficult for a normal upper middle class kid to get into a state flagship.

True.

+ 2

Fwiw, we are saving as much as we can with the motivation of being able to send our kids to their first choice private school.

This is insane. Of course it's difficult for "normal" upper middle class kids to get into UVA.

What's insane about wanting to be able to pay for my DC's dream school experience? I want them to be able to go away to school and have the traditional, exciting experience. Small class sizes, attentive professors, beautiful campus, study abroad, opportunity to reinvent themselves if they wish. The whole nine yards. UVA is a good school, I'm not knocking it. I'm sure DC will apply and consider it. They would probably like it more if we didn't live in VA. But from my own experience, I know it is not considered "exciting" to teens in NoVa. It just isn't. It's high school 2.0.

It's a fine school if you don't have the money to pay for private but we do so we have more options. Sorry if that rubs you the wrong way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on your social circle. In upper income areas going to UVa is meh... it's all about bragging about kids at an elite private or out of state public e.g. Michigan, Berkeley.

+1 In-state public colleges are basically middle class feeders. The wealthy send their kids out of state to broaden their horizons, typically to private colleges. It's not difficult for a normal upper middle class kid to get into a state flagship.

True.

+ 2

Fwiw, we are saving as much as we can with the motivation of being able to send our kids to their first choice private school.

This is insane. Of course it's difficult for "normal" upper middle class kids to get into UVA.

What's insane about wanting to be able to pay for my DC's dream school experience? I want them to be able to go away to school and have the traditional, exciting experience. Small class sizes, attentive professors, beautiful campus, study abroad, opportunity to reinvent themselves if they wish. The whole nine yards. UVA is a good school, I'm not knocking it. I'm sure DC will apply and consider it. They would probably like it more if we didn't live in VA. But from my own experience, I know it is not considered "exciting" to teens in NoVa. It just isn't. It's high school 2.0.

It's a fine school if you don't have the money to pay for private but we do so we have more options. Sorry if that rubs you the wrong way.

NP. You sound defensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on your social circle. In upper income areas going to UVa is meh... it's all about bragging about kids at an elite private or out of state public e.g. Michigan, Berkeley.

+1 In-state public colleges are basically middle class feeders. The wealthy send their kids out of state to broaden their horizons, typically to private colleges. It's not difficult for a normal upper middle class kid to get into a state flagship.

True.

+ 2

Fwiw, we are saving as much as we can with the motivation of being able to send our kids to their first choice private school.

This is insane. Of course it's difficult for "normal" upper middle class kids to get into UVA.

What's insane about wanting to be able to pay for my DC's dream school experience? I want them to be able to go away to school and have the traditional, exciting experience. Small class sizes, attentive professors, beautiful campus, study abroad, opportunity to reinvent themselves if they wish. The whole nine yards. UVA is a good school, I'm not knocking it. I'm sure DC will apply and consider it. They would probably like it more if we didn't live in VA. But from my own experience, I know it is not considered "exciting" to teens in NoVa. It just isn't. It's high school 2.0.

It's a fine school if you don't have the money to pay for private but we do so we have more options. Sorry if that rubs you the wrong way.

NP. I would prefer that my kids get a better college experience than Charlottesville. I care less about rankings. Ultimately, it would be where my kids want to go to college but I would want them to experience more, whether that is in London, Boston, SF or NYC. We can easily pay for college and prefer to send our kids to private school.

[Anonymous]

UVA vs Georgetown is one thing. We were surprised to find colleagues who make very high incomes make their kids go to UMD over Georgetown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:UVA vs Georgetown is one thing. We were surprised to find colleagues who make very high incomes make their kids go to UMD over Georgetown.

Why is that surprising if they live in UMD? Then they're not eligible for UVA in state tuition and it's harder to get into OOS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on your social circle. In upper income areas going to UVa is meh... it's all about bragging about kids at an elite private or out of state public e.g. Michigan, Berkeley.

+1 In-state public colleges are basically middle class feeders. The wealthy send their kids out of state to broaden their horizons, typically to private colleges. It's not difficult for a normal upper middle class kid to get into a state flagship.

True.

+ 2

Fwiw, we are saving as much as we can with the motivation of being able to send our kids to their first choice private school.

This is insane. Of course it's difficult for "normal" upper middle class kids to get into UVA.

What's insane about wanting to be able to pay for my DC's dream school experience? I want them to be able to go away to school and have the traditional, exciting experience. Small class sizes, attentive professors, beautiful campus, study abroad, opportunity to reinvent themselves if they wish. The whole nine yards. UVA is a good school, I'm not knocking it. I'm sure DC will apply and consider it. They would probably like it more if we didn't live in VA. But from my own experience, I know it is not considered "exciting" to teens in NoVa. It just isn't. It's high school 2.0.

It's a fine school if you don't have the money to pay for private but we do so we have more options. Sorry if that rubs you the wrong way.

NP. You sound defensive.

Really, how so? I was explaining my thinking to someone who is calling me insane for wanting what I want for my children.

[Anonymous]

No

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UVA vs Georgetown is one thing. We were surprised to find colleagues who make very high incomes make their kids go to UMD over Georgetown.

Why is that surprising if they live in UMD? Then they're not eligible for UVA in state tuition and it's harder to get into OOS.

UVA is comparable in rankings with Georgetown. You can argue UVA is ranked higher than Georgetown depending on the ranking so Georgetown may not be worth the extra money.

UMD is not as high as UVA or Georgetown. It is an inferior school.

[Anonymous]

Is it really difficult to get into UVA? Looks like a 40% acceptance rate in-state?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it really difficult to get into UVA? Looks like a 40% acceptance rate in-state?

I think the applicant pool is self-selected. The high schools and kids know that you need approximately UW 3.7 or better to even be considered. Kids below won't even apply. I think that tends to drive the in-state acceptance rate up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it really difficult to get into UVA? Looks like a 40% acceptance rate in-state?

No it's not. That's why all these UVA boosters are completely ridiculous! UVA is a safety school for strong VA residents. Sorry but it's the truth. If I had the money, I would definitely pick Georgetown over UVA. No question in my mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on your social circle. In upper income areas going to UVa is meh... it's all about bragging about kids at an elite private or out of state public e.g. Michigan, Berkeley.

+1 In-state public colleges are basically middle class feeders. The wealthy send their kids out of state to broaden their horizons, typically to private colleges. It's not difficult for a normal upper middle class kid to get into a state flagship.

True.

+ 2

Fwiw, we are saving as much as we can with the motivation of being able to send our kids to their first choice private school.

This is insane. Of course it's difficult for "normal" upper middle class kids to get into UVA.

What's insane about wanting to be able to pay for my DC's dream school experience? I want them to be able to go away to school and have the traditional, exciting experience. Small class sizes, attentive professors, beautiful campus, study abroad, opportunity to reinvent themselves if they wish. The whole nine yards. UVA is a good school, I'm not knocking it. I'm sure DC will apply and consider it. They would probably like it more if we didn't live in VA. But from my own experience, I know it is not considered "exciting" to teens in NoVa. It just isn't. It's high school 2.0.

It's a fine school if you don't have the money to pay for private but we do so we have more options. Sorry if that rubs you the wrong way.

My daughter is a current senior. The "exciting" point you raise is an issue for us. We can afford private full freight but I'm only willing to do it if the school is better than UVA. She's applying to a bunch in that catagory...a few that aren't. I'm not ready to pay for "exciting"...but I'm willing to be convinced.