Why would Sasha Obama attend University of Michigan?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She's a grown young woman, not a freshman in a dorm. She probably moved w her sister in some trendy high-end neighborhood like Silver Lake, West Hollywood, Westwood, Venice... or a luxury apartment around downtown. In addition to her sister, wealthy prep school graduates like her have dozens of friends in that USC and LA orbit. It's not like a sheltered Midwest farm town kid transferring to USC with absolutely zero friends or network. She's probably just ready to feel like an adult, likely work part-time in Hollywood while finishing her bachelor's, and enjoy life and the beautiful weather. Once you've done a few football games and big frat parties freshman year at UMich, you've seen about all Ann Arbor has to offer.

I can completely understand why she would want to be in LA. It was the idiotic comment about being concerned for her safety in Ann Arbor that got my response.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She's a grown young woman, not a freshman in a dorm. She probably moved w her sister in some trendy high-end neighborhood like Silver Lake, West Hollywood, Westwood, Venice... or a luxury apartment around downtown. In addition to her sister, wealthy prep school graduates like her have dozens of friends in that USC and LA orbit. It's not like a sheltered Midwest farm town kid transferring to USC with absolutely zero friends or network. She's probably just ready to feel like an adult, likely work part-time in Hollywood while finishing her bachelor's, and enjoy life and the beautiful weather. Once you've done a few football games and big frat parties freshman year at UMich, you've seen about all Ann Arbor has to offer.

Funny you mentioned her probably living miles away from the school. So USC is a commuter school for her. You probably live a sheltered life in a suburban setting that isn’t that much different than living in any other suburban community in most of the country. You act as if suburban areas around the Midwest are so vastly different than in the DMV. They aren’t.

[Anonymous]

Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

"not as priggish and wimpy..."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

"not as priggish and wimpy..."

Agreed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

Wealthy kids like Sasha Obama and smart kids with strong stats can go to college anywhere they want. And it's not the 80s and 90s where we were all naive kids with no awareness of anything going on outside of our immediate region. Teens see University of Michigan college students on tiktok and instagram wearing parkas in a late April snow storm versus SEC sorority girls with tans in cute dresses for formal and USC kids with palm trees and Cali vibes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

Wealthy kids like Sasha Obama and smart kids with strong stats can go to college anywhere they want. And it's not the 80s and 90s where we were all naive kids with no awareness of anything going on outside of our immediate region. Teens see University of Michigan college students on tiktok and instagram wearing parkas in a late April snow storm versus SEC sorority girls with tans in cute dresses for formal and USC kids with palm trees and Cali vibes.

And the smart ones pick Michigan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

Wealthy kids like Sasha Obama and smart kids with strong stats can go to college anywhere they want. And it's not the 80s and 90s where we were all naive kids with no awareness of anything going on outside of our immediate region. Teens see University of Michigan college students on tiktok and instagram wearing parkas in a late April snow storm versus SEC sorority girls with tans in cute dresses for formal and USC kids with palm trees and Cali vibes.

College world is a personal oyster for wealthy and connected kid for sure but smart kids with strong stats often get rejected from their dream schools or can’t attend because of affordability unless eligible for need based full ride. USC sure attracts kids with their Cali, preppy, Hollywoodsy, party vibes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They post names of Sidwell’s NMS every year, if anyone famous makes it, newspapers would know and publish.

https://patch.com/district-columbia/washingtondc/2022-national-merit-semifinalists-named-washington-dc

Bear in mind, those semifinalists are based on PSATs. Plenty of kids missed the PSAT, were sick that day, didn't have a good day, and so forth, yet went on to get perfect/close to perfect scores on the SAT. The list is not comprehensive. Just sayin'

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

Wealthy kids like Sasha Obama and smart kids with strong stats can go to college anywhere they want. And it's not the 80s and 90s where we were all naive kids with no awareness of anything going on outside of our immediate region. Teens see University of Michigan college students on tiktok and instagram wearing parkas in a late April snow storm versus SEC sorority girls with tans in cute dresses for formal and USC kids with palm trees and Cali vibes.

And the smart ones pick Michigan.

Some do. Others pick USC.

According to the Parchment Compare website (so, grain of salt), when students are admitted to both 52% chose USC vs 48% Michigan.

USC's admissions rate is approx. 12% (even lower for some schools within the university like engineering and business). Michigan's is also impressive, closer to 18%, I believe, but still highly selective.

My kid got into both and picked USC. Plenty of others chose Michigan. Neither choice is bad or wrong. USC is private and Michigan is public. USC comes with a hefty tuition. We would have saved a bundle had he chosen Michigan and, if that had been a factor, might have tipped us in favor of Michigan. As he enters junior year, we're very happy with his choice. Top academic program, extraordinary professors, internships in a vibrant city, and an alumni network that is top notch. Great choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She's a grown young woman, not a freshman in a dorm. She probably moved w her sister in some trendy high-end neighborhood like Silver Lake, West Hollywood, Westwood, Venice... or a luxury apartment around downtown. In addition to her sister, wealthy prep school graduates like her have dozens of friends in that USC and LA orbit. It's not like a sheltered Midwest farm town kid transferring to USC with absolutely zero friends or network. She's probably just ready to feel like an adult, likely work part-time in Hollywood while finishing her bachelor's, and enjoy life and the beautiful weather. Once you've done a few football games and big frat parties freshman year at UMich, you've seen about all Ann Arbor has to offer.

I don’t mean this as an insult, but you should write a Gossip Girl-esque book.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

Wealthy kids like Sasha Obama and smart kids with strong stats can go to college anywhere they want. And it's not the 80s and 90s where we were all naive kids with no awareness of anything going on outside of our immediate region. Teens see University of Michigan college students on tiktok and instagram wearing parkas in a late April snow storm versus SEC sorority girls with tans in cute dresses for formal and USC kids with palm trees and Cali vibes.

Are you 17?

[Anonymous]

DCUM threw a fit when the Apatow daughter quit Northwestern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who can blame her when this is what Michigan looks like in late April.

Do you live in DC? Have you looked out your window today?

It is honestly hilarious to read all this weather whinging on this message board. Most 18-22 year olds are as priggish and wimpy about weather as are the persistent commenters here. The US benefits from having different climates and it's one of the distinct (and IMO best) aspects of this country's geography. Not everyone is dying to go to college or live in Florida, Arizona or California.

Wealthy kids like Sasha Obama and smart kids with strong stats can go to college anywhere they want. And it's not the 80s and 90s where we were all naive kids with no awareness of anything going on outside of our immediate region. Teens see University of Michigan college students on tiktok and instagram wearing parkas in a late April snow storm versus SEC sorority girls with tans in cute dresses for formal and USC kids with palm trees and Cali vibes.

And the smart ones pick Michigan.

Some do. Others pick USC.

According to the Parchment Compare website (so, grain of salt), when students are admitted to both 52% chose USC vs 48% Michigan.

USC's admissions rate is approx. 12% (even lower for some schools within the university like engineering and business). Michigan's is also impressive, closer to 18%, I believe, but still highly selective.

My kid got into both and picked USC. Plenty of others chose Michigan. Neither choice is bad or wrong. USC is private and Michigan is public. USC comes with a hefty tuition. We would have saved a bundle had he chosen Michigan and, if that had been a factor, might have tipped us in favor of Michigan. As he enters junior year, we're very happy with his choice. Top academic program, extraordinary professors, internships in a vibrant city, and an alumni network that is top notch. Great choice.

You must live in Michigan because OOS tuition at Michigan is 55K.