Is W&M a prestigious college?

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Anonymous wrote:What are the perceptions of the school outside of Virginia because it seems like the college keeps on dropping in the rankings.

It dropped a few places in US News, primarily for to rankings criteria adjustment.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I think it's very prestigious, and I didn't go there, nor am I from the area (I'm from NY).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm European and we're aware of it as a strong college. Partly for its connection with study abroad programs and the fact Comey attended.

I'd be quite happy for either of my kids to attend. But not UVA, not ever. That has quite the sullied reputation which travels as far as Europe...

Oh, spare me. My kid waltzed into University of Edinburgh for grad school after UVA undergrad. I guess they didn't get the memo.

[Anonymous]

It’s a different model than any other T50 public U. It’s amazing for kids who want SLAC type schools to have that instate options. It appeals less to the big Greek and high profile sports kids. WM focuses almost exclusively on UGs and doesn’t offer things like engineering. UVA has to balance grad students.

Yes, as someone who grew up outside of UVA and whose sister applies, it’s prestigious. But Not Ivy prestigious. Vs. uVA? Let’s be honest, it depends on your program.

[Anonymous]

William & Mary has been well known and highly respected in the NE/NYC for decades.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s part of the thousands of good colleges that are pretty much unknown outside their geographic area. I visited a few years ago, and it had a lovely provincial feel. However, as a foreign family of mixed ethnicity, I’m not sure it’s the right fit for my children.

Would you send your child to Uva then? It’s not much different.

Good question. I believe there’s more diversity at UVA, but it wouldn’t be my first choice either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm European and we're aware of it as a strong college. Partly for its connection with study abroad programs and the fact Comey attended.

I'd be quite happy for either of my kids to attend. But not UVA, not ever. That has quite the sullied reputation which travels as far as Europe...

Oh, spare me. My kid waltzed into University of Edinburgh for grad school after UVA undergrad. I guess they didn't get the memo.

I think you misunderstand. It is a place for jocks and frat boys. It is the place where Yardley Love was murdered by her hockey playing boyfriend.

That is what I am talking about, not whether you can pass your exams and get into a college of good standing thereafter.

[Anonymous]

Yes it is prestigious. Honestly probably more outside Virginia than inside Virginia

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes it is prestigious. Honestly probably more outside Virginia than inside Virginia

I hate to break it to you, but it's really not.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What are the perceptions of the school outside of Virginia because it seems like the college keeps on dropping in the rankings.

It dropped a few places in US News, primarily for to rankings criteria adjustment.

I think it was something having to do with the ranking suddenly granting more importance to the number of students on Pell grants, and W&M not having a large enough endowment to be able to compete with some other schools on financial aid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I think it's very prestigious, and I didn't go there, nor am I from the area (I'm from NY).

+1

One of the brightest kids from my class went there.

[Anonymous]

I thought of it as a prestigious school when I was a high school student living in California. I ultimately didn't apply because I wanted to go to a larger school and ended up at a T10.

[Anonymous]

It is fine. It is a very good state school. I have never considered it prestigious, but surely ideas of prestige varies across social circles, demographics, etc.

[Anonymous]

What does prestigious mean exactly? I consider it to be a very selective school that has smart students and a good reputation.

[Anonymous]

Great education, zero social scene. My daughter has three friends who graduated from high school with her who transferred out.