University choice and state political climate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Glad you couldn’t get into Duke

wtf does Duke have to do with anything?

No one brought up Duke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think NC is more purple than their current representation suggests. They are highly gerrymandered.

I went to Wake and have a lot of friends still living in the state.

We considered a different school in NC for our daughter. I was a bit nervous about that, but that was as far south as we could possibly consider. She didn’t even wind up applying in the end, just because she already had 3 yesses by the time their deadline rolled around.

I’d be more comfortable with NC vs LA overall.

The NC state legislature is super MAGA. And they have gerrymandered it so that will never change. The governor is a Dem and is doing the best he can but it is not easy. The state itself is fairly purple.

I agree that NC is less bad than some other states. But it is still somewhat risky.

[Anonymous]

Stay up North please. Duke and Vandy will be better off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stay up North please. Duke and Vandy will be better off.

Yet again, no one in this thread is talking about these schools. Except for you.

[Anonymous]

The cultural divide is a bigger bridge to cross than state politics for my DD.

Zero interest in Southern schools. The evangelical Christian dogma is absolutely a no-go.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think that applies to the schools being discussed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing most of those saying No are also MAGA people who whine about the "woke" northeastern schools. Hypocrites.

This is the problem with so many democrats. You have blinders on. You assume it is MAGA people. I am one of the posters above that thinks it is ridiculous to care about this when looking at colleges. I am as liberal as they come.

I like that Plan B is available on the campus where my kid goes. I hope it isn't necessary, but I'm glad it's allowed.

It’s easy enough to get it at home before taking your kid to college. Our kid’s pediatrician called in a prescription. Kiddo now has multiple doses on hand, if they or a friend need it.

[Anonymous]

Not at all a consideration for us with private schools. More do with public schools. Looking to avoid the effects of state politics and funding drama.

[Anonymous]

It didn't factor for mine.

Schools like Duke, Vanderbilt, Rice, Emory, Notre Dame and WashU are in very blue areas in red states.

Whereas schools like Cornell, Dartmouth, Williams, Carleton, and most SLACs are in very red areas in blue states.

I personally think the immediate community is more important for most students. Nashville and Atlanta are going to be a lot more diverse and tolerant than rural New England and the Midwest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It didn't factor for mine.

Schools like Duke, Vanderbilt, Rice, Emory, Notre Dame and WashU are in very blue areas in red states.

Whereas schools like Cornell, Dartmouth, Williams, Carleton, and most SLACs are in very red areas in blue states.

I personally think the immediate community is more important for most students. Nashville and Atlanta are going to be a lot more diverse and tolerant than rural New England and the Midwest.

Ithaca is strongly liberal. Hanover is moderate lean blue. The area around Williamstown is strongly liberal. Northfield is moderate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The IU v. UMich thread got me thinking more about state politics and college choice. My senior has Tulane (Louisiana) and Wake Forest (NC) on her list - along with many schools in New England. Does the state/state political climate factor into your son/daughter's decision about where to attend?

Of course not.

[Anonymous]

Thoughts on Purdue or the state of Indiana?

Also WashU in Missouri?

[Anonymous]

When I read this thread it really makes me wonder if the anti-south posters have ever spend any time in the south. It is really, really pleasant in the larger cities. People are educated, not racist, friendly, etc. REALLY

[Anonymous]

It was one of the factors for consideration, but it was not the only factor. I don’t know how it would have come in to play. DC ended up getting into their top choice, which was not in a location where we needed to think about that.

[Anonymous]

Let’s look at four schools that were tied: Carnegie Mellon, Michigan, Notre Dame and Wash U. In the improbable world where someone gets into all four and likes all schools, it is not unreasonable to feel more comfortable sending your daughter to the two in people states.