Less popular Hidden Gems

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Anonymous wrote:The Midwest in general is chock full of some very impressive schools with solid academics. Many research powerhouses as well. For example, many people here may be surprised to learn that UIUC, Illinois's state flagship, has better name recognition around the globe than UVA, especially in engineering where it commands a lot of respect. Even the crown jewels of the Midwest university landscape, UChicago and Northwestern, get relatively less attention than their peers on the coasts and can be excellent options for students building out their lists.

I wouldn’t recommend UIUC for OOS unless CS, engineering, or business.

I wouldn't recommend any other major in general unless you are committed to law school or medical school.

Oh FFS

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Anonymous wrote:The Midwest in general is chock full of some very impressive schools with solid academics. Many research powerhouses as well. For example, many people here may be surprised to learn that UIUC, Illinois's state flagship, has better name recognition around the globe than UVA, especially in engineering where it commands a lot of respect. Even the crown jewels of the Midwest university landscape, UChicago and Northwestern, get relatively less attention than their peers on the coasts and can be excellent options for students building out their lists.

I wouldn’t recommend UIUC for OOS unless CS, engineering, or business.

I wouldn't recommend any other major in general unless you are committed to law school or medical school.

Oh FFS

Also, the market for lawyers is completely saturated, making law school a risky path for young people, which shows how much PP knows.

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Anonymous wrote:The Midwest in general is chock full of some very impressive schools with solid academics. Many research powerhouses as well. For example, many people here may be surprised to learn that UIUC, Illinois's state flagship, has better name recognition around the globe than UVA, especially in engineering where it commands a lot of respect. Even the crown jewels of the Midwest university landscape, UChicago and Northwestern, get relatively less attention than their peers on the coasts and can be excellent options for students building out their lists.

I wouldn’t recommend UIUC for OOS unless CS, engineering, or business.

I wouldn't recommend any other major in general unless you are committed to law school or medical school.

Oh FFS

Also, the market for lawyers is completely saturated, making law school a risky path for young people, which shows how much PP knows.

very risky actually

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Anonymous wrote:The Midwest in general is chock full of some very impressive schools with solid academics. Many research powerhouses as well. For example, many people here may be surprised to learn that UIUC, Illinois's state flagship, has better name recognition around the globe than UVA, especially in engineering where it commands a lot of respect. Even the crown jewels of the Midwest university landscape, UChicago and Northwestern, get relatively less attention than their peers on the coasts and can be excellent options for students building out their lists.

I wouldn’t recommend UIUC for OOS unless CS, engineering, or business.

I wouldn't recommend any other major in general unless you are committed to law school or medical school.

Oh FFS

Also, the market for lawyers is completely saturated, making law school a risky path for young people, which shows how much PP knows.

FIL was a practicing lawyer and DH has a law degree but doesn't practice. DS enrolling in college next year and speculating that he may be thinking about law as an option. I don't see him getting into a T14 if he were to go that route. Kinda wish DH would make some offhand comments to him, but I also think DH is unaware of the current state of law careers.

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Anonymous wrote:10 pages and no mention of UVA yet.

Rare. But not a "less popular hidden gem". That would probably be a smaller school with relatively fewer applications.

What are the hidden gems in Virginia? Maybe Mary Washington? It is surprisingly strong in some programs like Classics.

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Anonymous wrote:10 pages and no mention of UVA yet.

Rare. But not a "less popular hidden gem". That would probably be a smaller school with relatively fewer applications.

What are the hidden gems in Virginia? Maybe Mary Washington? It is surprisingly strong in some programs like Classics.

Richmond is relatively unknown outside of this region. Hampden Sydney if a boy wants an all male college. GMU has a handful of programs that are much better than you'd except for a commuter school. Similarly, VCU is a better pre-med destination than its ranking implies

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Anonymous wrote:In PA, Washington & Jefferson College (est. 1787, with phenomenal placement for its pre-med and pre-law programs) and Allegheny College. Both SLACs, but with strong alumni networks of leaders in law, medicine, and in the corporate world.

Isn't W&J where "The Chair" was shot?

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Anonymous wrote:10 pages and no mention of UVA yet.

Rare. But not a "less popular hidden gem". That would probably be a smaller school with relatively fewer applications.

What are the hidden gems in Virginia? Maybe Mary Washington? It is surprisingly strong in some programs like Classics.

Richmond is relatively unknown outside of this region. Hampden Sydney if a boy wants an all male college. GMU has a handful of programs that are much better than you'd except for a commuter school. Similarly, VCU is a better pre-med destination than its ranking implies

I would say that GMU has more than just a handful of strong programs these days. And VCU is consistently the top--or one of the top 3--public schools in the US for art.

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In Virginia, perhaps Mary Washington, CNU, Hollins, Hampden Sydney.

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If you polled 10 random executives and asked them which school excited them more for applicants - Claremont McKenna or University of Alabama I bet 8 would say Alabama - at least.

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Anonymous wrote:If you polled 10 random executives and asked them which school excited them more for applicants - Claremont McKenna or University of Alabama I bet 8 would say Alabama - at least.

Executives aren't doing most of the hiring -- even if you're right. Which I doubt.

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Anonymous wrote:If you polled 10 random executives and asked them which school excited them more for applicants - Claremont McKenna or University of Alabama I bet 8 would say Alabama - at least.

LOL. Maybe at a lumber company or a gun maker.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:10 pages and no mention of UVA yet.

Rare. But not a "less popular hidden gem". That would probably be a smaller school with relatively fewer applications.

What are the hidden gems in Virginia? Maybe Mary Washington? It is surprisingly strong in some programs like Classics.

Mary Washington is indeed, a gem - though I wouldn't say "hidden." I would be thrilled if either of my kids went there.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:10 pages and no mention of UVA yet.

Rare. But not a "less popular hidden gem". That would probably be a smaller school with relatively fewer applications.

What are the hidden gems in Virginia? Maybe Mary Washington? It is surprisingly strong in some programs like Classics.

Richmond is relatively unknown outside of this region. Hampden Sydney if a boy wants an all male college. GMU has a handful of programs that are much better than you'd except for a commuter school. Similarly, VCU is a better pre-med destination than its ranking implies

I would say that GMU has more than just a handful of strong programs these days. And VCU is consistently the top--or one of the top 3--public schools in the US for art.

+100
DP

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Anonymous wrote:If you polled 10 random executives and asked them which school excited them more for applicants - Claremont McKenna or University of Alabama I bet 8 would say Alabama - at least.

LOL. Maybe at a lumber company or a gun maker.

Right? Where I am from, going to college in ALABAMA opens zero magic doors 😂