9 girls from Visi going to Clemson

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Anonymous wrote:it is merit money, easy target to go to a fun school with lots of school spirit without the stigma of being at a place like alabama.

alabama = clemson in the "stigma" scale

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Anonymous wrote:Clemson's become a favorite choice for girls whose favorite pastime is posing for hours to get the one perfect IG photo. And the boys who appreciate them.

LOL!!!

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Anonymous wrote:I wasn’t aware that students are clamoring to attend Clemson. Is this a new thing?

Maybe since they won the National Championship two years ago?

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Anonymous wrote:it is merit money, easy target to go to a fun school with lots of school spirit without the stigma of being at a place like alabama.

alabama = clemson in the "stigma" scale

what’s wrong with Alabama?

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Are 9 girls going or 9 girls were admitted? In a class of like a 100 students that seems high if they are enrolled.

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Private school kids love those big southern schools and their Greek life.

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Private school kids love those big southern schools and their Greek life.

I would say this is correct for B- & C students, but the top students generally shoot for stronger academic schools. The big southern schools are easy to get into and have fun parties, and as a PP noted, may be destinations parents are willing to pay for instead of JMU.

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Tuition + Room and board:
In state $28,000
Out of state $51,000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tuition + Room and board:
In state $28,000
Out of state $51,000

Gor most private school DMV parents that’s what they’ve been paying for high school. Our DC is looking at several SEC schools. Good grades and scores, but not a small, liberal arts school kid. These schools are fun, and frankly what is wrong with that? Sports spirit, school pride, alumni pride and participation after graduation, range of majors, etc. I do think they probably appeal to the extroverted kids more. In my experience, extroversion is often a key factor to career success. But it depends what you’re interested in doing. And if we are really honest, a lot of kids in private school here have parents who are very wealthy and have considerable connections for internships and their first real job. These days, that can make a huge difference. And, sure, there’s a set at most schools that may be interested in what used to be called an MRS degree. While that was far from my interests, as I have gotten older, I’m not sure what’s wrong with a woman wanting to be a stay at home mom, have a good marriage, and raise a family? A lot of private school parents include a stay at home parent, so that’s what they’ve seen. Even though many of these moms are well educated and had careers. No judgement from me on that, it’s a perfectly valid choice.

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easy target to go to a fun school with lots of school spirit without the stigma of being at a place like alabama.

This is spot on. Fairly easy to get into, not academically challenging, but sunny, ACC sports & school spirt, with lots of parties. Looks like fun on IG. Hot destination for kids who can't get into UVA and may not want Tech or W&M.

It used to be a huge "redneck" school in the 1900's but the families I know who have visited recently have said it's "too snobby." Which is a huge turnaround in 20-odd years.

Clemson “too snobby”- that’s hilarious.

Why?

Because it is not snobby. I would wonder about the folks who visited and came back with that assumption. Possibly they are insecure? Sometimes it’s about the people reporting their findings and not the school. Seriously- do a deep dive on Clemson, talk to people who actually went to school there and you will not come away thinking “that’s sounds like a snobby school”.

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Wow, tuition for Visitation is $32,600. +/-? That sounds like a ton of money.

What is the acceptance rate?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tuition + Room and board:
In state $28,000
Out of state $51,000

Gor most private school DMV parents that’s what they’ve been paying for high school. Our DC is looking at several SEC schools. Good grades and scores, but not a small, liberal arts school kid. These schools are fun, and frankly what is wrong with that? Sports spirit, school pride, alumni pride and participation after graduation, range of majors, etc. I do think they probably appeal to the extroverted kids more. In my experience, extroversion is often a key factor to career success. But it depends what you’re interested in doing. And if we are really honest, a lot of kids in private school here have parents who are very wealthy and have considerable connections for internships and their first real job. These days, that can make a huge difference. And, sure, there’s a set at most schools that may be interested in what used to be called an MRS degree. While that was far from my interests, as I have gotten older, I’m not sure what’s wrong with a woman wanting to be a stay at home mom, have a good marriage, and raise a family? A lot of private school parents include a stay at home parent, so that’s what they’ve seen. Even though many of these moms are well educated and had careers. No judgement from me on that, it’s a perfectly valid choice.

I think we're also going to hear more about people sending their sons to schools to get Mr. degrees too--though due to stigma it may not be explicitly acknowledged. It may just be a thought in the back of parents' minds perhaps for their attractive, fun-loving, bright but not terribly ambitious in careers sons. If you send your son to a school where the competition for the young women to get in is greater than it is for men (e.g., SLACs, W&M) he may end up riding on a more ambitious woman's coattails a bit, and she may be looking for someone who could be a great dad/collaborative partner who shares the house load more, rather than a high earner. I think the son might initially just like the idea that the odds of finding a girlfriend are good at a school that is 60% women/40% men but once he sees how smart and ambitious the women are, he might realize there are financial benefits as well. Another perfectly valid choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tuition + Room and board:
In state $28,000
Out of state $51,000

Gor most private school DMV parents that’s what they’ve been paying for high school. Our DC is looking at several SEC schools. Good grades and scores, but not a small, liberal arts school kid. These schools are fun, and frankly what is wrong with that? Sports spirit, school pride, alumni pride and participation after graduation, range of majors, etc. I do think they probably appeal to the extroverted kids more. In my experience, extroversion is often a key factor to career success. But it depends what you’re interested in doing. And if we are really honest, a lot of kids in private school here have parents who are very wealthy and have considerable connections for internships and their first real job. These days, that can make a huge difference. And, sure, there’s a set at most schools that may be interested in what used to be called an MRS degree. While that was far from my interests, as I have gotten older, I’m not sure what’s wrong with a woman wanting to be a stay at home mom, have a good marriage, and raise a family? A lot of private school parents include a stay at home parent, so that’s what they’ve seen. Even though many of these moms are well educated and had careers. No judgement from me on that, it’s a perfectly valid choice.

Ditto this. These kids don't need a degree from Chicago or Amherst. And they will bypass your kid (and mine) in salary and lifestyle by age 30 without one. There are tons of these in the private school world here in DC. Also, my kid is at a Big3. I know many kids who WANT a less stressful college experience. They've slaved
away at high school. They don't want another 4 intense years when the end-game is the same for them. The Ivys and similar are too hard to get into these days so they're effectively off the table for everyone (those who want an academic challenge and those who don't). So then what college path do you choose? Another 4 stressful years at
Chicago or an all-around enjoyable college experience at Clemson? You'd be surprised that there are kids who have the grades for both but choose the later. They don't want the stress and their family connections, etc. are such that they don't need the stress to succeed in life. There are many, many kids like this at these schools.

[Anonymous]

All I can say is "wow". Some of you are the most elitist sounding people I've ever "met" (and I've lived in a lot of big cities). My daughter graduated from Visi in 2021 and yes there are 9 girls from Visi there (with several more getting in), all nine very bright girls compared to the nation's average student. They weren't "stuck" going to Clemson, they chose it. Get off your f'in high horses, DC snobs, and realize that not everyone wants a high pressure cooker college. Clemson is a fine school. And no, my daughter is not one of the nine.

STFU, you obnoxious, elitist, wanna be success stories.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tuition + Room and board:
In state $28,000
Out of state $51,000

Gor most private school DMV parents that’s what they’ve been paying for high school. Our DC is looking at several SEC schools. Good grades and scores, but not a small, liberal arts school kid. These schools are fun, and frankly what is wrong with that? Sports spirit, school pride, alumni pride and participation after graduation, range of majors, etc. I do think they probably appeal to the extroverted kids more. In my experience, extroversion is often a key factor to career success. But it depends what you’re interested in doing. And if we are really honest, a lot of kids in private school here have parents who are very wealthy and have considerable connections for internships and their first real job. These days, that can make a huge difference. And, sure, there’s a set at most schools that may be interested in what used to be called an MRS degree. While that was far from my interests, as I have gotten older, I’m not sure what’s wrong with a woman wanting to be a stay at home mom, have a good marriage, and raise a family? A lot of private school parents include a stay at home parent, so that’s what they’ve seen. Even though many of these moms are well educated and had careers. No judgement from me on that, it’s a perfectly valid choice.

Ditto this. These kids don't need a degree from Chicago or Amherst. And they will bypass your kid (and mine) in salary and lifestyle by age 30 without one. There are tons of these in the private school world here in DC. Also, my kid is at a Big3. I know many kids who WANT a less stressful college experience. They've slaved
away at high school. They don't want another 4 intense years when the end-game is the same for them. The Ivys and similar are too hard to get into these days so they're effectively off the table for everyone (those who want an academic challenge and those who don't). So then what college path do you choose? Another 4 stressful years at
Chicago or an all-around enjoyable college experience at Clemson? You'd be surprised that there are kids who have the grades for both but choose the later. They don't want the stress and their family connections, etc. are such that they don't need the stress to succeed in life. There are many, many kids like this at these schools.

+1 concur! These kids were born on third base and may not need degree from prestigious college - their parents connections and money will serve them well after graduation. And Clemson is nothing to scorn - good school. Didn't we recently have a thread where a kid was turning down Harvard to go to U of Miami because why suffer when you could have fun then join Dad's firm? Having said that, Visi sent a kid to West Point this year - so don't stereotype the whole place.