Is Stanford the "gold standard?"

[Anonymous]

No. UVA is.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because you seem to think it’s possible to say that one school is unequivocally better than all others. Considering the diversity of the human race and the diversity of people’s educational styles and needs, I can think of few statements that are stupider and more narrow-minded.

I expressed an opinion. You resorted to insults. You seem strangely intolerant - you CAN chose to ignore what I write if it troubles you.

DP. Nice try, but the PP is correct. You're just mad, because PP called you on it.

[Anonymous]

DH attended MIT undergrad and Stanford grad. For many reasons he preferred MIT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH attended MIT undergrad and Stanford grad. For many reasons he preferred MIT.

Not for the architecture or weather.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I like Hillsdale College because they are independent and don’t take federal grants and loans. I think it a great school for liberal arts education in undergrad. It is conservative, but so am I.

Betsy, no one takes you or that school seriously.

Speak for yourself, not anyone else.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I much preferred Harvard. I loved the charm of Cambridge. I loved Boston I found Stanford blah. But that's me.

Yeah I'm sure that after all those Boston winters, the year-round "70-degrees and pleasant" climate of Palo Alto was intolerably boring.[/quote]


Sorry, but I just loved Harvard. Had my own fireplace in my room. Loved the change of seasons. Loved the bells. Loved cobblestone streets. Loved lobster. Went to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I much preferred Harvard. I loved the charm of Cambridge. I loved Boston I found Stanford blah. But that's me.

Yeah I'm sure that after all those Boston winters, the year-round "70-degrees and pleasant" climate of Palo Alto was intolerably boring.[/quote]


Sorry, but I just loved Harvard. Had my own fireplace in my room. Loved the change of seasons. Loved the bells. Loved cobblestone streets. Loved lobster. Went to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Totally agree. I find CA weather boring. I love snow (and I was born in Buffalo, so I know blizzards). Christmas without snow makes me sad.

It’s just personal preference, something OP doesn’t quite seem to grasp.

[Anonymous]

Stanford- super boring suburban location. Feels very pre-professional. Too obsessed with Silicon Valley. It was #6 on my kids list and I didn’t disagree with his ranking. He ended up at Columbia which was #4 on his list and loves it there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like Hillsdale College because they are independent and don’t take federal grants and loans. I think it a great school for liberal arts education in undergrad. It is conservative, but so am I.

Betsy, no one takes you or that school seriously.

Speak for yourself, not anyone else.

No, really. Not a single person takes you or that school seriously. I am speaking for everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like Hillsdale College because they are independent and don’t take federal grants and loans. I think it a great school for liberal arts education in undergrad. It is conservative, but so am I.

Betsy, no one takes you or that school seriously.

Speak for yourself, not anyone else.

No, really. Not a single person takes you or that school seriously. I am speaking for everyone.

Really? You’re chastizing someone because the school isn’t considered elite? What a bunch of jerks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like Hillsdale College because they are independent and don’t take federal grants and loans. I think it a great school for liberal arts education in undergrad. It is conservative, but so am I.

Betsy, no one takes you or that school seriously.

Speak for yourself, not anyone else.

No, really. Not a single person takes you or that school seriously. I am speaking for everyone.

Really? You’re chastizing someone because the school isn’t considered elite? What a bunch of jerks.

Did you even read the OP? No, Hillsdale is not elite. It’s for RWNJs who couldn’t get into a legit school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I like Hillsdale College because they are independent and don’t take federal grants and loans. I think it a great school for liberal arts education in undergrad. It is conservative, but so am I.

Betsy, no one takes you or that school seriously.

Speak for yourself, not anyone else.

No, really. Not a single person takes you or that school seriously. I am speaking for everyone.

Really? You’re chastizing someone because the school isn’t considered elite? What a bunch of jerks.

Did you even read the OP? No, Hillsdale is not elite. It’s for RWNJs who couldn’t get into a legit school.

Where is Hillsdale? I haven't heard of it...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stanford- super boring suburban location. Feels very pre-professional. Too obsessed with Silicon Valley. It was #6 on my kids list and I didn’t disagree with his ranking. He ended up at Columbia which was #4 on his list and loves it there.

I’d say we have the same kid, except yours is a boy. Stanford may have great weather and architecture, but it felt really cold and pre-professional to DD who ended up at Columbia.

Which is to say, Stanford may be a great school, but there’s no “best” school for every kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stanford- super boring suburban location. Feels very pre-professional. Too obsessed with Silicon Valley. It was #6 on my kids list and I didn’t disagree with his ranking. He ended up at Columbia which was #4 on his list and loves it there.

I’d say we have the same kid, except yours is a boy. Stanford may have great weather and architecture, but it felt really cold and pre-professional to DD who ended up at Columbia.

Which is to say, Stanford may be a great school, but there’s no “best” school for every kid.

What did your DD like at Columbia that Stanford didn't have?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stanford- super boring suburban location. Feels very pre-professional. Too obsessed with Silicon Valley. It was #6 on my kids list and I didn’t disagree with his ranking. He ended up at Columbia which was #4 on his list and loves it there.

I’d say we have the same kid, except yours is a boy. Stanford may have great weather and architecture, but it felt really cold and pre-professional to DD who ended up at Columbia.

Which is to say, Stanford may be a great school, but there’s no “best” school for every kid.

What did your DD like at Columbia that Stanford didn't have?

Can't speak for that PP but my DD didn't give it a glance because of: 1) Silicon Valley douche bro culture; and 2) suburban location. The weather is undeniably nice, though. She's headed to Columbia and loves everything about NYC.