Let us pick for you…list acceptances

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UVA OOS
NYU Cas
Full pay
Major economics

What would you chose?

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

It's a great school for the right kid. By which I mean someone who likes learning for it's own sake and has the means to make that into a career. Great for sciences.

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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.

Sounds like a very interesting young man or woman.

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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.

PP, I agree, the Muhlenberg vibes were coming in despite the urban desire. Just seems like an ideal fit for all the interests. But if urban really is the most important, then Emerson can’t be beat.

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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.

You’d need to visit Pomona for sure if you haven’t, if considering. I also had those two choices albeit a long time ago! Georgetown SFS was my by far top choice, Pomona second. Chose Georgetown. For that major I don’t see a better option. Obviously UVA for undergrad and then grad school at Georgetown would be the financially more advantageous option. Grad school (husband did MSFS) and undergrad however are not at all the same vibe.

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

It’s an outstanding education. One of the best. Your kid will work incredibly hard and will be a deep thinker. Every Reedie I know is unbelievably smart and has been able to carve a really interesting path.

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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

Thank you!

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

It’s an outstanding education. One of the best. Your kid will work incredibly hard and will be a deep thinker. Every Reedie I know is unbelievably smart and has been able to carve a really interesting path.

This is great to know! Do you have a sense of what career guidance is like at Reed?

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Anonymous wrote:C of Charleston
Elon
Miami of OH
U of Tampa

Business. Full Pay.

Elon

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

It’s an outstanding education. One of the best. Your kid will work incredibly hard and will be a deep thinker. Every Reedie I know is unbelievably smart and has been able to carve a really interesting path.

This is great to know! Do you have a sense of what career guidance is like at Reed?

I’m a little out over my skis on this one, but from the kids I know who’ve been there recently, including a great kid about to graduate (STEM major, got incredible research opportunities, really flourished in part bc Reed really helped him with a deep sense of purpose) it seems highly personalized, but maybe less “tracked.”

But that’s consistent with the ethos of the place — the school seems all about helping individuals connect with their individual purpose and path.

I bet you could reach out to the career center directly and ask to have a conversation.

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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.

You’d need to visit Pomona for sure if you haven’t, if considering. I also had those two choices albeit a long time ago! Georgetown SFS was my by far top choice, Pomona second. Chose Georgetown. For that major I don’t see a better option. Obviously UVA for undergrad and then grad school at Georgetown would be the financially more advantageous option. Grad school (husband did MSFS) and undergrad however are not at all the same vibe.

Georgetown.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA OOS
NYU Cas
Full pay
Major economics

What would you chose?

NYU hands down.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA OOS
NYU Cas
Full pay
Major economics

What would you chose?

do they want to do grad school?

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Anonymous wrote:JMU honors
St. John Annapolis
Delaware
William and Mary spring pathways (spring start)

International relations/poly science

I graduated from St. John’s College about 30 years ago. Great school with lots of grads going into law, medicine, or academia. Very interesting to see the variety and depth of occupations among my classmates. I have a very decent and satisfying career but not on their level.

Thank you for your feedback on St. John's. DS is still not sure and this is helpful. I love that it's so different, but he needs to embrace the different. I know you had said 30 years, but socially will it be okay? It's so small.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA OOS
NYU Cas
Full pay
Major economics

What would you chose?

do they want to do grad school?

Yes they likely will do grad school.