Tell me about colleges that admit over 2/3 of applicants

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for true safeties. I figure, we're in state for Virginia, why not go with GMU or VCU. Spouse wants to look farther afield at high admit privates like Elon, Gonzaga, or Loyola Maryland. I guess I don't see the point in going private at that level? What would those schools offer that VCU wouldn't? Cost isn't a factor.

Class size and support services is biggest difference (no pun intended). I went to a non selective big state u and my daughter goes to a non selective LAC. The support she’s received from career services alone makes me think it was worth it.

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i really don’t understand parents like the OP. When my son was applying to schools 2 years go, he was determining what type of school he wanted to apply to. Not us. It isn’t my future and life to live. He’s now very happy at his choice which is VT and most importantly has a great internship lined up for the summer.

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Depends.

If they're true ultra-safeties your kid has a good change of dramatically reduced tuition and honors. Which affords a community but the overall cohort is less strong.

I'd actually say that at less selective colleges the more important thing is the size: if your kid is smart and using it as a super safety and there are only 2000 undergrads they are far less likely to find other kids like them. At a very large safety (likely a state school) they will find similar kids who attended for a variety of reasons.

I teach at one of these schools that is smaller. It's nice for a lot of kids and a let down for others. The very capable tend to easily rise to the top and thrive or leave early.

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Anonymous wrote:Depends.

If they're true ultra-safeties your kid has a good change of dramatically reduced tuition and honors. Which affords a community but the overall cohort is less strong.

I'd actually say that at less selective colleges the more important thing is the size: if your kid is smart and using it as a super safety and there are only 2000 undergrads they are far less likely to find other kids like them. At a very large safety (likely a state school) they will find similar kids who attended for a variety of reasons.

I teach at one of these schools that is smaller. It's nice for a lot of kids and a let down for others. The very capable tend to easily rise to the top and thrive or leave early.

Agree with this. But the same logic suggests that OP should look at high-acceptance-rate OOS flagships as well as in-state schools.

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NP. It sounds to me that while cost isn’t an issue, OP isnt sure the increased tuition is worth it. It’s ok to have the money to afford something and still not want to waste it if that thing isn’t worth the cost.

I agree that smaller schools can have benefits of class size, professor interaction, etc, especially in the first two years, vs much bigger state schools. If that is of interest or value to your kid, then that’s the differential.

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Anonymous wrote:i really don’t understand parents like the OP. When my son was applying to schools 2 years go, he was determining what type of school he wanted to apply to. Not us. It isn’t my future and life to live. He’s now very happy at his choice which is VT and most importantly has a great internship lined up for the summer.

Some boys are not as amazing and mature as yours. Some boys are not as engaged in the process at 16 years old, but catch up by mid-senior year. These are smart, high achieving kids. Stop being so judgy.

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My child will be attending a private school with a high acceptance rate. She knew she wanted a small school where she would be more easily able to get to know professors. She is eligible for accommodations, so a well staffed disability services office was important too. Once you factor in the merit money, it's not that much more expensive than OOS (we live in DC, so no in state options).

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Anonymous wrote:Gonzaga has D1 basketball and small class sizes in engineering.

With merit discounts, a student with decent stats can bring the cost of Gonzaga into the 40s.

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If you are interested in large public in a beautiful area - University of Utah. In-state tuition by sophomore year. R1 Research. Lots of other pluses.

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for true safeties. I figure, we're in state for Virginia, why not go with GMU or VCU. Spouse wants to look farther afield at high admit privates like Elon, Gonzaga, or Loyola Maryland. I guess I don't see the point in going private at that level? What would those schools offer that VCU wouldn't? Cost isn't a factor.

If your DC is interested in a business-related major and wants to stay relatively close to home. Loyola Maryland ranks very highly for business. Their alumni do very well salary-wise. Class-sizes are small. Depending on the aid package that you get, it could be worth looking into.

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for true safeties. I figure, we're in state for Virginia, why not go with GMU or VCU. Spouse wants to look farther afield at high admit privates like Elon, Gonzaga, or Loyola Maryland. I guess I don't see the point in going private at that level? What would those schools offer that VCU wouldn't? Cost isn't a factor.

What does your child want? Do they want a smaller private or a larger state university? Do they want D1 sports? D1 Football?

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St. Olaf has a reasonable acceptance rate, a lovely campus, and good student experience. If your child does not mind a few Minnesota winters, it's worth a look.

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Anonymous wrote:If you are interested in large public in a beautiful area - University of Utah. In-state tuition by sophomore year. R1 Research. Lots of other pluses.

My kid applied there for this very reason. He isn't going but it was a nice option. Our only concern is that he is a non-skier. Our younger child will likely apply there for the same reason.

Mizzou also has the option of getting in-state after a year.

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Anonymous wrote:i really don’t understand parents like the OP. When my son was applying to schools 2 years go, he was determining what type of school he wanted to apply to. Not us. It isn’t my future and life to live. He’s now very happy at his choice which is VT and most importantly has a great internship lined up for the summer.

Oh, did your son pay for his entire college education too?

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Anonymous wrote:Indiana - we loved it! My favorite college visit. Miami of Ohio is also a great option is you want smaller.

Oh god. See people talking about this school all the time and just have to laugh. This is where the dumbest of the dumb went when I was a kid. All the kids who couldn't get in anywhere else (not even Ohio State or BGSU) went to Miami and OU.