New England State Universities--that we don't hear about?

[Anonymous]

I think UNH is underrated. However, the state's support for higher ed is practically nonexistent, so it definitely is not a fancy or prestigious school. There is merit for OOS up to $20,000 as well as a new Honors College.

At the same time, their STEM and environmental programs are solid and appealing. Additionally, it is smaller than some schools and so I think students would find their opportunities there.

[Anonymous]

DD preferred UConn to VT. UConn has premed and many health professional/preprofessional areas of study. VT can't compare

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on our visit to UMass Amherst (their flagship), it’s nice but hard to imagine what would make someone select it over closer options. It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere. The campus is not particularly beautiful. Altogether, outside the business school maybe, it was a bit forgettable. It felt like it was lacking a personality or a specific draw like you might see at UVM or other schools.

My DS loves UMAss!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on our visit to UMass Amherst (their flagship), it’s nice but hard to imagine what would make someone select it over closer options. It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere. The campus is not particularly beautiful. Altogether, outside the business school maybe, it was a bit forgettable. It felt like it was lacking a personality or a specific draw like you might see at UVM or other schools.

The students at UMass are nice — really nice. It’s a great school with lots of opportunities (my DS is in STEM). It has been gaining traction at our HS, as more and more students are attending UMass each year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Weather. Why go to extremes when you have amazing options nearby that are close for those wanting to be close and slightly further for those wanting that

But if your child attends a school somewhere with better weather, there could be MAGAs there.

Hard pass.

Good. We don't want you if you are so limited in your views as to think better weather schools are just comprised of MAGAS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on our visit to UMass Amherst (their flagship), it’s nice but hard to imagine what would make someone select it over closer options. It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere. The campus is not particularly beautiful. Altogether, outside the business school maybe, it was a bit forgettable. It felt like it was lacking a personality or a specific draw like you might see at UVM or other schools.

I’m earlier poster who has kid at UVM - he also LOVED UMass and in end went with UVM for the size but was pretty smitten with the energy of the UMass campus. Anyone I know who has gone recently has really lived it and they have some great programs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based on our visit to UMass Amherst (their flagship), it’s nice but hard to imagine what would make someone select it over closer options. It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere. The campus is not particularly beautiful. Altogether, outside the business school maybe, it was a bit forgettable. It felt like it was lacking a personality or a specific draw like you might see at UVM or other schools.

The students at UMass are nice — really nice. It’s a great school with lots of opportunities (my DS is in STEM). It has been gaining traction at our HS, as more and more students are attending UMass each year.

Good business school too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see U of VT mentioned here all the time, but rarely every University of Maine or University of New Hampshire. Sometimes UConn or UMass, but not that too often either.

Why is that? Do students from here not consider them for some reason, and if so, why?

I think UMass should get more attention - great school in a great area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Based on our visit to UMass Amherst (their flagship), it’s nice but hard to imagine what would make someone select it over closer options. It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere. The campus is not particularly beautiful. Altogether, outside the business school maybe, it was a bit forgettable. It felt like it was lacking a personality or a specific draw like you might see at UVM or other schools.

The students at UMass are nice — really nice. It’s a great school with lots of opportunities (my DS is in STEM). It has been gaining traction at our HS, as more and more students are attending UMass each year.

My kid goes to another school in the area and always says how friendly the UMass kids are!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based on our visit to UMass Amherst (their flagship), it’s nice but hard to imagine what would make someone select it over closer options. It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere. The campus is not particularly beautiful. Altogether, outside the business school maybe, it was a bit forgettable. It felt like it was lacking a personality or a specific draw like you might see at UVM or other schools.

It's in a GREAT area - the Pioneer Valley. It's in Amherst, it's close to Northampton (a great small city with lots of character) plus there's a lot of rural charm too. And infrastruacture - Whole Foods, Trader Joe's etc.

Plus it's like 30 min to Springfield.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have a kid (freshman) at University of Rhode Island (we are from the midwest). Wanted a change of scenery and a seat in a direct admit nursing program.

Large state schools in the midwest have very limited direct admit seats and are highly competitive (iowa has 84, Purdue has ~125). URI has a cohort of ~200 and a smaller student population (and smaller campus so easy to navigate during less ideal weather conditions). Mix of OOS and instate students, really enjoying it so far.

URI has plenty to like. I would've been happy if DD chose it -- was high on her list but narrowly missed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Weather. Why go to extremes when you have amazing options nearby that are close for those wanting to be close and slightly further for those wanting that

But if your child attends a school somewhere with better weather, there could be MAGAs there.

Hard pass.

Wait, MAGAs don't like cold weather? They all head south for college?

[Anonymous]

So many people allergic to winter. How do you know your kids won't love to ski? Why deny them the pleasure of four seasons? It's just so weird.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The weather is atrocious.

Genius response. Bet you'd suck it up for an Ivy. Not to mention that it's pretty subjective, and Vermont is the same as the rest on the list.

Vermont is ok in the summer . . .


- when college isn’t in session.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone from outside NY state apply to SUNY schools?