Thoughts on George Washington?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone have insight about the computer science or computer engineering majors at GW? (Student would qualify for tuition remission.)

Not first hand insight, but from my understanding GW is attempting to fill the engineering void in DC schools. The new engineering building is great and they're trying to push the program forward.

Are there better schools or other options? Absolutely - not many can claim otherwise. With the right financial aid could it fit plenty of bright students interested in engineering and an urban campus? Sure!

Interesting! My DC is interested in engineering so this is helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:tour Georgetown and GWU Elliot school twice for two kids and both times left so much more impressed with GW.

my kids chose elsewhere, but it's got so much to offer

We will check it out. I would be thrilled to have DC stay so close!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never heard of it.

???

[Anonymous]

One of the most expensive universities to attend. Some programs are strong - for example Intl Relations, ECE. Takes in lots of PRC students at full price to help pay the bills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone have insight about the computer science or computer engineering majors at GW? (Student would qualify for tuition remission.)

Not first hand insight, but from my understanding GW is attempting to fill the engineering void in DC schools. The new engineering building is great and they're trying to push the program forward.

Are there better schools or other options? Absolutely - not many can claim otherwise. With the right financial aid could it fit plenty of bright students interested in engineering and an urban campus? Sure!

GWU ECE is credible, but UMD, UMCP, and (yes) GMU also are credible. There is no “void” locally.

[Anonymous]

Typo: meant UMBC, UMCP, and GMU just above.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Typo: meant UMBC, UMCP, and GMU just above.

UMCP is very competitive for engineering, and UMBC/GMU are both commuter schools in the suburbs. There’s a niche for GW.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Typo: meant UMBC, UMCP, and GMU just above.

UMCP is very competitive for engineering, and UMBC/GMU are both commuter schools in the suburbs. There’s a niche for GW.

I agree that GWU, while not in the top 10 yet for anything other than its vaunted international affairs school, is very ambitious about being a more selective school and has the fundraising clout and academic connections to get there. It's an up-and-coming school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Never heard of it.

???

Seriously. I know George Mason, Georgetown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone have insight about the computer science or computer engineering majors at GW? (Student would qualify for tuition remission.)

Not first hand insight, but from my understanding GW is attempting to fill the engineering void in DC schools. The new engineering building is great and they're trying to push the program forward.

Are there better schools or other options? Absolutely - not many can claim otherwise. With the right financial aid could it fit plenty of bright students interested in engineering and an urban campus? Sure!

GWU ECE is credible, but UMD, UMCP, and (yes) GMU also are credible. There is no “void” locally.

Didn’t say locally - said DC. None of the schools you mention offer a city atmosphere that some kids value or want to experience. Should it be the only factor? No. Is it a reasonable factor? For some, yes. College Park is probably a better school, sure - as are plenty of schools - but it’s not a sure admit for plenty of kids and it’s not the school the OP asked about.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Really expensive for what it is. Go to Georgetown if you get in or AU with aid.

lol who chooses GW over Georgetown? That is like saying choose Harvard over BU

DP.
What about "Go to Georgetown if you get in" don't you understand? And did you mean to switch the two colleges in your last sentence? Are you drunk/high on crack?

My point was, it was ridiculous advice. Obviously anyone would choose Georgetown over GW. The problem is Georgetown is very hard to get into, whereas GW is not. Your advice is comparable to... choose Harvard over BU. Yeah, no s*** sherlock.

Oh, NOW it’s clear.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you think about George Washington?

Perfectly fine school. I went for grad school. Was able to fully fund w fellowships and awards. Otherwise it’s very costly.

[Anonymous]

Underrated school set up to rise in the rankings. Just need to be OK with a city campus and mediocre sports. A shame they gave into the woke trend and dropped the Colonials moniker.

[Anonymous]

I've always heard that it tends to have a lot of wealthy Jewish students.

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Anonymous wrote:I've always heard that it tends to have a lot of wealthy Jewish students.

My non-Jewish Asian/European kid attends GW and hasn't noticed this particularly. Maybe because we come from an area with Jewish families? It's all relative. There are kids from all over the world.