Georgia State

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Anonymous wrote:I’m from Atlanta. With good grades I wouldn’t settle for GA state and especially not from out of state. Oglethorpe is a good school and has a beautiful campus, but it’s expensive so aid might factor in. Even though Athens (UGa) isn’t a big city like Atlanta, it’s a good college town if he wants a good school in the south.

Oglethorpe will match the cost of your flagship no matter what state you're from. Nice location in Buckhead. Much better than drab downtown Atlanta, where GSU is located. I'd pick it in a heartbeat.

Wow, I had never heard of Oglethorpe somehow! I looked and yes, he'd qualify for that flagship match program. I am going to suggest it!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m from Atlanta. With good grades I wouldn’t settle for GA state and especially not from out of state. Oglethorpe is a good school and has a beautiful campus, but it’s expensive so aid might factor in. Even though Athens (UGa) isn’t a big city like Atlanta, it’s a good college town if he wants a good school in the south.

Oglethorpe will match the cost of your flagship no matter what state you're from. Nice location in Buckhead. Much better than drab downtown Atlanta, where GSU is located. I'd pick it in a heartbeat.

Wow, I had never heard of Oglethorpe somehow! I looked and yes, he'd qualify for that flagship match program. I am going to suggest it!

OP is your DS still a junior? If so then for next year apply early to be considered for additional scholarship opportunities.

PS - Oglethorpe is adjacent to shopping and dining, it’s near the Marta and all the fun restaurants in Chamblee and Buford Highway. I personally would prefer that for my OOS kid’s experience than downtown ATL.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m from Atlanta. With good grades I wouldn’t settle for GA state and especially not from out of state. Oglethorpe is a good school and has a beautiful campus, but it’s expensive so aid might factor in. Even though Athens (UGa) isn’t a big city like Atlanta, it’s a good college town if he wants a good school in the south.

Oglethorpe will match the cost of your flagship no matter what state you're from. Nice location in Buckhead. Much better than drab downtown Atlanta, where GSU is located. I'd pick it in a heartbeat.

Wow, I had never heard of Oglethorpe somehow! I looked and yes, he'd qualify for that flagship match program. I am going to suggest it!

OP is your DS still a junior? If so then for next year apply early to be considered for additional scholarship opportunities.

PS - Oglethorpe is adjacent to shopping and dining, it’s near the Marta and all the fun restaurants in Chamblee and Buford Highway. I personally would prefer that for my OOS kid’s experience than downtown ATL.

Yes, a Junior. We are putting a list together now and he was adamant about Atlanta being on it. This sounds like a great compromise, I love the tuition part of course, and he'll be thrilled about the shopping/dining aspect!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m from Atlanta. With good grades I wouldn’t settle for GA state and especially not from out of state. Oglethorpe is a good school and has a beautiful campus, but it’s expensive so aid might factor in. Even though Athens (UGa) isn’t a big city like Atlanta, it’s a good college town if he wants a good school in the south.

Oglethorpe will match the cost of your flagship no matter what state you're from. Nice location in Buckhead. Much better than drab downtown Atlanta, where GSU is located. I'd pick it in a heartbeat.

Wow, I had never heard of Oglethorpe somehow! I looked and yes, he'd qualify for that flagship match program. I am going to suggest it!

OP is your DS still a junior? If so then for next year apply early to be considered for additional scholarship opportunities.

PS - Oglethorpe is adjacent to shopping and dining, it’s near the Marta and all the fun restaurants in Chamblee and Buford Highway. I personally would prefer that for my OOS kid’s experience than downtown ATL.

Yes, a Junior. We are putting a list together now and he was adamant about Atlanta being on it. This sounds like a great compromise, I love the tuition part of course, and he'll be thrilled about the shopping/dining aspect!

My senior DS just competed in scholarship weekend last month. It was a great event which offered programming, a chance to participate/compete in a college class led by a professor, some wining and dining, and a chance to meet other prospective students. If your son has high stats he’d most likely be invited and could win a substantial scholarship.

The campus is pretty, it’s fenced and has a gate they lock in the evening. I was impressed with their attention to detail. They also seem to have good internship placements around Atlanta.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m from Atlanta. With good grades I wouldn’t settle for GA state and especially not from out of state. Oglethorpe is a good school and has a beautiful campus, but it’s expensive so aid might factor in. Even though Athens (UGa) isn’t a big city like Atlanta, it’s a good college town if he wants a good school in the south.

Oglethorpe will match the cost of your flagship no matter what state you're from. Nice location in Buckhead. Much better than drab downtown Atlanta, where GSU is located. I'd pick it in a heartbeat.

I had no idea. That makes it a great value. It's a good school and a good location. Hope your DS likes it!

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I don’t think Oglethorpe is better than Georgia State, and I have not seen anyone offer any evidence of why Oglethorpe is better. All I have seen are arguments for the quality of life of neighborhood as compared to downtown. There is nothing wrong with downtown Atlanta, GSU’s residential experience is nice and vibrant and fun with most students living in the Village.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m from Atlanta. With good grades I wouldn’t settle for GA state and especially not from out of state. Oglethorpe is a good school and has a beautiful campus, but it’s expensive so aid might factor in. Even though Athens (UGa) isn’t a big city like Atlanta, it’s a good college town if he wants a good school in the south.

Oglethorpe will match the cost of your flagship no matter what state you're from. Nice location in Buckhead. Much better than drab downtown Atlanta, where GSU is located. I'd pick it in a heartbeat.

I had no idea. That makes it a great value. It's a good school and a good location. Hope your DS likes it!

Buckhead isn't what it used to be. We avoid it at night now.

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I’m wondering who all of the folks suddenly transparently concern trolling about crime in places like Buckhead are. Ivan, that you? I guess the 2024 cycle is starting up.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t think Oglethorpe is better than Georgia State, and I have not seen anyone offer any evidence of why Oglethorpe is better. All I have seen are arguments for the quality of life of neighborhood as compared to downtown. There is nothing wrong with downtown Atlanta, GSU’s residential experience is nice and vibrant and fun with most students living in the Village.

Do more kids live on campus for Oglethorpe? That would make a huge difference, if your kid wants a more typical college experience. I don't think a commuter school would be very fun for an 18 year old. If that's your only option, that's one thing, but it's another to choose a place where that's true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think Oglethorpe is better than Georgia State, and I have not seen anyone offer any evidence of why Oglethorpe is better. All I have seen are arguments for the quality of life of neighborhood as compared to downtown. There is nothing wrong with downtown Atlanta, GSU’s residential experience is nice and vibrant and fun with most students living in the Village.

No one offered evidence that Oglethorpe is a better school than Georgia State because no one claimed Oglethorpe is a better school than Georgia State. Multiple posters did, however, say that they would personally choose it and listed the (in my opinion valid) reasons they would make that choice.

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Anonymous wrote:+1 for Oglethorpe. We lived in Atlanta for eight years. Oglethorpe is private but is a good value for high gpa kids that want to go TO. In contrast, Georgia publics require test scores. Brookhaven is a safe area, the campus is lovely and it seems to be well managed.

Georgia State offers a fine education. We know multiple people with graduate degrees that are smart and accomplished. For undergrad, I'm not sure you're going to find cohesive school spirit. GSU is pretty much a commuter school and the area isn't great. Having said that, our DC took a few online classes there over a few summers and enjoyed them.

+1 I live Atlanta and agree with your assessment of Ga State.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m wondering who all of the folks suddenly transparently concern trolling about crime in places like Buckhead are. Ivan, that you? I guess the 2024 cycle is starting up.

Umm have you lived in Buckhead? We loved living there, but the crime now is no joke. Car break ins, people trolling around in backyards, package thefts are common. Not to mention the more serious crime around the night clubs and sketchier areas. It has in fact gotten worse over the past few years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m from Atlanta. With good grades I wouldn’t settle for GA state and especially not from out of state. Oglethorpe is a good school and has a beautiful campus, but it’s expensive so aid might factor in. Even though Athens (UGa) isn’t a big city like Atlanta, it’s a good college town if he wants a good school in the south.

Oglethorpe will match the cost of your flagship no matter what state you're from. Nice location in Buckhead. Much better than drab downtown Atlanta, where GSU is located. I'd pick it in a heartbeat.

I had no idea. That makes it a great value. It's a good school and a good location. Hope your DS likes it!

Buckhead isn't what it used to be. We avoid it at night now.

PP, Oglethorpe is not in Buckhead, it's in Brookhaven. The campus is a good number of miles away from any sketchy areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m wondering who all of the folks suddenly transparently concern trolling about crime in places like Buckhead are. Ivan, that you? I guess the 2024 cycle is starting up.

Umm have you lived in Buckhead? We loved living there, but the crime now is no joke. Car break ins, people trolling around in backyards, package thefts are common. Not to mention the more serious crime around the night clubs and sketchier areas. It has in fact gotten worse over the past few years.

Atlanta is the 8th biggest city in the US, if you want crime free please move to hillbilly town Kansas or something.

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https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/man-killed-in-shooting-near-gsu-campus-police-say/N2TAYIQ6ZFDVLOIK4GVZEYHLZM/