Tell me about the Ohio State University

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Something the dummies here don't think about is that state schools have HUGE alumni networks. That means ca-ching when your kid is job hunting.

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Anonymous wrote:It's a fairly decent school with solid programs and is ranked above all VA and MD public schools with the exception of UVA.

No it isn’t! Get real! Great band though

Their marching band is the reason I am a nut about marching bands. Give yourself a treat and head over to youtube and watch them. My kid went to a competing school and I am so sad that because of covid I didn't get to see them play Ohio State. I don't like football but I would sit through a game to watch them. I've gone to inaugural parades just to see them.

I'm a Michigan grad and when they do Script Ohio, still get goosebumps. Ironically, the Michigan Marching Band invented it.

Why would the Michigan marching band spell out Ohio?

The two bands performed together during the 1932 game and played each other’s fight songs.

https://mvictors.com/showing-ohio-the-script-ohio/

Ohio State’s script Ohio is a different formation, but Michigan did script Ohio first.

I'm 13:58 and thank you for the history lesson. When I saw it performed in real life, they had two Script Ohio's going at the same time for both sides of the field.

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Anonymous wrote:Something the dummies here don't think about is that state schools have HUGE alumni networks. That means ca-ching when your kid is job hunting.

Those dummies live in D.C. where no one thinks highly of ohio state except for its marching band

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I got my grad degrees there. It is a huge school which means every possible major is offered. You might have even Junior level classes still taught be grad teaching assistants though. Columbus is an underrated place. Hard to beat it if you're into school spirit, sports, partying etc. In terms of academics, there is no functional difference between Ohio State, Maryland, Penn State etc. With a tiny handful of distinguishing exceptions (Berkeley, UCLA, Michigan), all the big state flagships are basically the same quality.

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I've been to both UVa and OSU. I preferred OSU, actually. It was way less snobby and elitist, and the culture was more down to earth. It is very large, but UVa is also a pretty big school, and I'd say as far as getting lost in the crowd, they are both about equal. In the case of OSU, however, I was associated with a small department which was very friendly, so it actually had a kind of small-school feel. The equivalent department at UVa was small, but not at all friendly, so didn't provide that benefit. So I think that if the student has a particular program in mind, OP should look closely at that department and make a decision based on that. OSU has so many programs and departments, and the differences between them can be pretty big. UVa is much more of a monolith in terms of culture and academics. Consistent, but not necessarily in a good way.

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Anonymous wrote:Something the dummies here don't think about is that state schools have HUGE alumni networks. That means ca-ching when your kid is job hunting.

Only if you are looking for a job in the same state as the school. I am a UVa grad and got my first job from another UVa grad, but I don't think that would have helped me in Ohio, or vice versa.

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Excellent programs. Down to earth kids. High ratings according to US News reports.

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Anonymous wrote:My DD wants to go there. I have been to Columbus and think it's a great city. How is the school?

It's so big but one can easily succeed there. Some of that is major dependent. Half my HS class went there.

I did not. But I partied there. A lot. There are great parties at OSU.

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Anonymous wrote:Something the dummies here don't think about is that state schools have HUGE alumni networks. That means ca-ching when your kid is job hunting.

Those dummies live in D.C. where no one thinks highly of ohio state except for its marching band

I'm from Ohio and know many, many, many people who went there. They have a HUUUUUUGE Alumni network. They travel well for sports and are SUPER loyal to their school. My kid is an athlete and routinely at events where the OSU coaches are there for the sport (DC is not good enough to play Big 10, nor does DC want to). If you're in the vicinity, someone will inevitably yell "O-H" and the coaches will respond "I-O."

Don't discount that network. Even in DC.

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Anonymous wrote:their engineering program is strong. good industry connection and outcomes

The Engineering programs are highly-ranked, as are the Business programs, and the school generally (#43 Nationally). It's a very good school.

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Great option if Ohio instate.
Pass otherwise.

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Anonymous wrote:Great option if Ohio instate.
Pass otherwise.

Agreed.

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Anonymous wrote:Something the dummies here don't think about is that state schools have HUGE alumni networks. That means ca-ching when your kid is job hunting.

Those dummies live in D.C. where no one thinks highly of ohio state except for its marching band

I'm from Ohio and know many, many, many people who went there. They have a HUUUUUUGE Alumni network. They travel well for sports and are SUPER loyal to their school. My kid is an athlete and routinely at events where the OSU coaches are there for the sport (DC is not good enough to play Big 10, nor does DC want to). If you're in the vicinity, someone will inevitably yell "O-H" and the coaches will respond "I-O."

Don't discount that network. Even in DC.

Yes I’m sure it’s very potent, in Ohio….

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Anonymous wrote:Something the dummies here don't think about is that state schools have HUGE alumni networks. That means ca-ching when your kid is job hunting.

Only if you are looking for a job in the same state as the school. I am a UVa grad and got my first job from another UVa grad, but I don't think that would have helped me in Ohio, or vice versa.

That’s depends on the public school. Michigan, for example, has huge numbers of well connected alumni all over the country.

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Anonymous wrote:Great option if Ohio instate.
Pass otherwise.

Agreed.

My DD received scholarships from the school that brought the price down to the equivalent of our in-state flagship. She loved her time at Ohio State. Turned down a few higher ranked schools to attend there. No regrets.