Let us pick for you…list acceptances

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Anonymous wrote:Accepted:
Georgetown
Pomona
Boston College
UVA
William & Mary (Monroe scholar)
GW

Waitlist:
Princeton
Brown

Male. Govt/history/politics/IR-related. In-state VA. Doesn't qualify for any aid. Willing to pay if a distinct advantage over other options.

Does your kid like small school environment? Then Pomona. Would they thrive at a larger campus? UVA. The two schools are so different. I also can’t imagine picking Pomona over Georgetown for IR. If you’re going to spend the money, then it should be on Georgetown.

That's what we told him as he's California dreaming right now^^ I think mid-size would be best. I went to a in-state public about the size of UVA and while I had a great time it was impersonal in regards to profs/class sizes, etc. and the usual gripes about getting classes, etc.

Why not let your kid have a say? Pomona is amazing option--and actually IS mid-sized, because it's part of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, etc), which together have 7,500 students and operate in most ways like one campus while still offering the personal attention of a SLAC. Part of being interested in IR is being curious about other parts of the world, meaning not being provincial and resistant to venturing beyond the DMV area. Be open to letting your child live somewhere besides a dorm 10 minutes from home, which is an education in itself. Pomona has an especially good PoliSci dept, with an option within the major to concentrate in IR. All classes are taught by profs, not TAs (which is what is going to matter when it comes to networking). Also, the major allows students to take an unlimited number of politics classes at Claremont McKenna, which is also renowned for its govt/politics/IR dept, with plenty of 5C-clubs focused on politics, policy, and law. Pomona has one of the largest endowments per capita of any college in the U.S. ($1.7 mill per student versus Georgetown's $136,000), so plenty of resources for undergraduate research, etc. (Pomona, e.g., will often finance summer internships in govt that are unpaid.) Claremont McKenna also has amazing policy speakers every week (Pomona students attend), and if you really want your child nearby, Pomona students can do a semester or summer abroad in DC thru the Claremont Washington Program. Pomona also enthusiastically supports studying abroad and has a language-dedicated dorm (considered one of the nicest on campus) where you can live with others to master a language other than English (if achieving fluency is important). Pomona also has top-tier results for grad-school admissions and abroad fellowships. (It is one of the top producers of Fulbrights, e.g.). There's a reason Pomona ranks year after year as a top SLAC and has a 6-7 percent admit rate. Not saying the other options aren't also great--congrats to your kid for such an impressive list. But you can't go wrong with Pomona, and if your child is set on California, and money isn't really an issue (as it sounds like it isn't), why not let your kid have a say?

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Anonymous wrote:Accepted:
Georgetown
Pomona
Boston College
UVA
William & Mary (Monroe scholar)
GW

Waitlist:
Princeton
Brown

Male. Govt/history/politics/IR-related. In-state VA. Doesn't qualify for any aid. Willing to pay if a distinct advantage over other options.

Gotta visit - too many good choices (don't overlook WM, it's a strong contender)

Thanks! All strong contenders so it's tough. Is doing admitted events, Monroe weekend, etc. at WM, UVA and Georgetown very soon. I think BC is out since so expensive and no conferred advantage-though love it and a lot of relatives are alum. GW out- didn't offer any merit. I don't know enough about Pomona yet- but with major DC area or Ivy seems more critical.

Does your kid like small school environment? Then Pomona. Would they thrive at a larger campus? UVA. The two schools are so different. I also can’t imagine picking Pomona over Georgetown for IR. If you’re going to spend the money, then it should be on Georgetown.

That's what we told him as he's California dreaming right now^^ I think mid-size would be best. I went to a in-state public about the size of UVA and while I had a great time it was impersonal in regards to profs/class sizes, etc. and the usual gripes about getting classes, etc.

Why not let your kid have a say? Pomona is amazing option--and actually IS mid-sized, because it's part of the Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, etc), which together have 7,500 students and operate in most ways like one campus while still offering the personal attention of a SLAC. Part of being interested in IR is being curious about other parts of the world, meaning not being provincial and resistant to venturing beyond the DMV area. Be open to letting your child live somewhere besides a dorm 10 minutes from home, which is an education in itself. Pomona has an especially good PoliSci dept, with an option within the major to concentrate in IR. All classes are taught by profs, not TAs (which is what is going to matter when it comes to networking). Also, the major allows students to take an unlimited number of politics classes at Claremont McKenna, which is also renowned for its govt/politics/IR dept, with plenty of 5C-clubs focused on politics, policy, and law. Pomona has one of the largest endowments per capita of any college in the U.S. ($1.7 mill per student versus Georgetown's $136,000), so plenty of resources for undergraduate research, etc. (Pomona, e.g., will often finance summer internships in govt that are unpaid.) Claremont McKenna also has amazing policy speakers every week (Pomona students attend), and if you really want your child nearby, Pomona students can do a semester or summer abroad in DC thru the Claremont Washington Program. Pomona also enthusiastically supports studying abroad and has a language-dedicated dorm (considered one of the nicest on campus) where you can live with others to master a language other than English (if achieving fluency is important). Pomona also has top-tier results for grad-school admissions and abroad fellowships. (It is one of the top producers of Fulbrights, e.g.). There's a reason Pomona ranks year after year as a top SLAC and has a 6-7 percent admit rate. Not saying the other options aren't also great--congrats to your kid for such an impressive list. But you can't go wrong with Pomona, and if your child is set on California, and money isn't really an issue (as it sounds like it isn't), why not let your kid have a say?

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VA Tech - (In state - General Engineering with interest in Electrical Engineering) or
UMD (Out of State - Direct Admit to Electrical Engineering)?

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Anonymous wrote:VA Tech - (In state - General Engineering with interest in Electrical Engineering) or
UMD (Out of State - Direct Admit to Electrical Engineering)?

VA Tech

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Anonymous wrote:Davidson
Middlebury
W&M (OOS)

Middlebury is the most rural/isolated w/true winter and snow. Is that desirable?
W&M is the largest. Does that appeal or are you ok/happy with a smaller school?
Davidson has the most school spirit/big time basketball to cheer. Is that a plus?

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C of Charleston
Elon
Miami of OH
U of Tampa

Business. Full Pay.

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Anonymous wrote:University of Miami Herbert Finance

University of Richmond Business

Fordham Gabelli Finance

Live in New York Metropolitan Area

Does student want to experience living away from NYC, or not? The cities of Richmond and Miami are very different. Where does student see themselves living for 4 years? Good luck and congrats!

Yes, my son wants to live away from NYC, but not too far away. Both Miami and Richmond seem very convenient.
Between Miami and Richmond, which is better regarded for business?

I think they're both fine, and the big question is fit. Do you want your kid hanging out with largely white preppies in Richmond, or partying in Miami clubs with models? Seriously. Also $$$$$. More expensive to live off campus and have a social life in Miami.

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Anonymous wrote:UMBC
UMD/Honors College
Case Western
Pitt/Honors College
Emory/Oxford

Math major, likely double major with a social science
Values the scholarship and learning above all. Wants to be among smart people really interested in learning. Doesn’t care about frats or social atmosphere, doesn’t care about sports. Wants a diverse campus.

This is the easiest so far. UMD Honors by a mile. Congrats to your son!

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Anonymous wrote:In state Va, business major. Annual costs below.

JMU honors college $32k
U South Carolina. Capstone scholar With merit, $37k
WM waitlist, NOVA this fall/ guaranteed spring admit. $42k
Indiana Kelley direct admit. $57k
Pitt Dietrich direct admit, no merit $55k.

Pitt, get good grades, transfer to UVA or William and Mary.

why would you have him pick almsot the most expensive option? Pick from JMU, USC, Indiana whichever felt best after visiting.

In case he can't transfer and is at Pitt...it is the best of the lot other than William and Mary.

Pitt is better than IU Kelley?

For undergrad, yes. I know a kid from the Gym there now at Pitt doing business. He got money but he turned down Gtown, GW, and W&M for it.

That doesn't mean Pitt is better. It may just mean he loves Pittsburgh.

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Anonymous wrote:UMBC
UMD/Honors College
Case Western
Pitt/Honors College
Emory/Oxford

Math major, likely double major with a social science
Values the scholarship and learning above all. Wants to be among smart people really interested in learning. Doesn’t care about frats or social atmosphere, doesn’t care about sports. Wants a diverse campus.

That is a weird perspective for any 18-year-old to have. You sure your kid really doesn't care about any of these things?

PP, you don't know anyone with a grad degree in math, do you? I'm the poster who said UMD Honors by a mile. Someone else suggested Case, but I don't think Case is really diverse, certainly not when compared to College Park.

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Anonymous wrote:Notre Dame $32K
Amherst College- $30
UPitt/Honors- $38
Emory/Oxford $43

Premed student with intent to major in biology.

Another easy one. Amherst, or if religious, Notre Dame.

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Anonymous wrote:My child has a very different profile and list of schools compared to others I’m seeing. Would be curious to hear any thoughts!

Emerson College
SUNY Purchase College
Fordham University
Muhlenberg College
Drew University
VCU (in-state for us but finances not a factor)
Elon University
Belmont University

Child interested in communications and media studies, possible voice/music minor, languages, creative or performing arts. Decided not to pursue BFA (has musical theater background) and more interested in liberal arts with opportunities for music and performing. Prefers city environment but found other campuses appealing. Pretty artsy, independent thinker. Has math learning disability but otherwise strong academic profile (especially language arts).

Emerson seems like it should be the obvious one, but for some reason I read your post and got strong Muhlenberg vibes.

Have you visited? I'd narrow it to Emerson, Fordham, or Drew. The others aren't either in a real city or close enough with transit options.

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Anonymous wrote:Major civil engineering

UMD - in state but Spring admit w/o engineering
NC state with honors and engineering
VA Tech- engineering

We have one in college already so paying out of state would be difficult, but we could do it

Have you visited NC State? It was the most pristine public campus I've ever seen. Not a speck of litter anywhere. Great vibe. Increasingly popular school. Loved it. I think it will overtake VA Tech sometime soon. Congrats to your kid.

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What are people’s thoughts on Reed College? The open drug policy is concerning to me… but seems like a solid school otherwise.

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Anonymous wrote:If your child has not yet decided, list the options (if u want major, financial concerns, etc) and let the masses weigh in.

Go!

DC wants to do business

Direct Admits to Business School. VA in-state
- W&M (15K Merit per year)
- VCU (Full Ride)
-VT (5K per year)
-UMD (10K Merit per year)
-Indiana-Kelly (30K Merit per year) - Cheaper then in-state
-UIUC
- UMich
-UNC
-UF (10K per year) - Cheaper then in-state
-UW

Direct Admit to Business School not available
-UVA

Pick Umich if Ross. Otherwise I like Indiana

Supporting your kid choosing Indiana for their undergraduate program over UNC or UF+$10K (or even UVA without direct admit) is historically bad parenting.

This isn’t an MBA program. Even if it was, I’m not sending my kid to Indiana unless as a last resort behind almost every other program on that list.