The future of DCUM

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SEC schools
Southern LAC’s
More print on regional universities as flagships become more competitive

SEC schools were a trend. Ship is already sailing. Tik tok sorority/frar Greek bs

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Pick the school that works for your kid. Why do you need to know DCUM’s trends?

No one said anything about picking a school, so not sure why you're bringing this up.

You don’t even have a college aged kid? Then why do you care what DCUM thinks?

What are you saying? It's like you are failing at generating your own narrative. No one has said any of the questions you have asked, so stop asking stupid questions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SEC schools
Southern LAC’s
More print on regional universities as flagships become more competitive

SEC schools were a trend. Ship is already sailing. Tik tok sorority/frar Greek bs

lol wrong. SEC schools are receiving record apps. Best and brightest want SEC now.

[Anonymous]

The only change I’ve noticed is that at some point since the pandemic, high school kids found the forum and post here more than ever. Usually trolling.

[Anonymous]

More talk about LACs outside the top few. Ive seen some talk about St Olaf and Whitman recently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only change I’ve noticed is that at some point since the pandemic, high school kids found the forum and post here more than ever. Usually trolling.

I sadly have to report to you that high school students aren't invading this forum, but strange adults who can't think beyond their sole perspective.

[Anonymous]

People’s awareness that great universities and liberal arts colleges exist across the country is growing.

In the BosWash corridor, there will always be a focus on NE schools, not only because they’re great schools, but also because they are the region’s schools. If you want to work in NYC, it helps to have attended a NE school. But, it also helps to have attended Chicago, Northwestern, Carlton, or UMich if you want to work in Chicago.

Also, more are aware that salary outcomes are a poor basis for judging a school’s quality of education. Between selective schools, outcomes mostly reflect the percentage of kids getting STEM degrees, working in HCOL cities, and working in finance, consulting, and tech. The reality is that a Harvard grad and a Grinnell grad both teaching high school history in Iowa will make the same money.

[Anonymous]

Too many trolls talking about Bucknell and Holy Cross.

[Anonymous]

More discussions on how to game ED and test optional

[Anonymous]

There is definitely an anti-Ivy shift both on dcum and in DC. All the admissions scandals and the data about athletes and big donors, plus the shifts to and from testing have diluted the brand. MIT seems to have retained its status. The “pointy-ness” required for the unhooked is not what most of us want for our children.

I graduated HS in 1998 and believed Ivy to be the pinnacle of American education until about 5 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DCum certainly is a lot less local now than then. Moms from everywhere, NYC CA in particular. There is also a St. Andrew booster from UK.

Drop DC from the UM.

Yes please!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is definitely an anti-Ivy shift both on dcum and in DC. All the admissions scandals and the data about athletes and big donors, plus the shifts to and from testing have diluted the brand. MIT seems to have retained its status. The “pointy-ness” required for the unhooked is not what most of us want for our children.

I graduated HS in 1998 and believed Ivy to be the pinnacle of American education until about 5 years ago.

No anti-Ivy sentiment in DC, except for the current administration. DMV families still consider Ivy to be the best outcome. The brand is not diluted. That’s fantasy talk from MAGA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is definitely an anti-Ivy shift both on dcum and in DC. All the admissions scandals and the data about athletes and big donors, plus the shifts to and from testing have diluted the brand. MIT seems to have retained its status. The “pointy-ness” required for the unhooked is not what most of us want for our children.

I graduated HS in 1998 and believed Ivy to be the pinnacle of American education until about 5 years ago.

No anti-Ivy sentiment in DC, except for the current administration. DMV families still consider Ivy to be the best outcome. The brand is not diluted. That’s fantasy talk from MAGA.

The brand is not diluted but the rest of the country has moved on and realized that more than the ivy league are quality institutions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:South and Midwest will become the preferred destinations. Ivies will continue to lose their luster. Will always have a few Northeastern boosters, and more and more posters arguing about VA’s Big 3 (enrollment size vs academic excellence)

Ha. Yeah. Sure

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:SEC schools
Southern LAC’s
More print on regional universities as flagships become more competitive

SEC schools were a trend. Ship is already sailing. Tik tok sorority/frar Greek bs

lol wrong. SEC schools are receiving record apps. Best and brightest want SEC now.

Some kids who need financial aid and don’t mind being in a shthole state.

And have no shot at an Ivy or Northeast private