Schools that are one step below Villanova?

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Anonymous wrote:Any suggestions for a school similar to Villanova, but not quite as hard to get in? Like if Villanova was a “reach”-what would be a “target?” Because I think that (the “target”) would be my kid’s reach.

-no further south than VA, no further west than Colorado

Will probably study some type of science, but not engineering.

Catholic a plus, but doesn’t have to be

Thanks!

Hmm...

Without the particular details it's impossible to come up with a reasonable suggestion.

But I'm thinking Holy Cross and Providence possibly

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Since this thread is 2 years old ... do we know where the OP's son ended up?

My kids are also probably interested in this type of school.

[Anonymous]

Lehigh, Tulane, Howard , Reed

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Cornell?

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. One of the things that gives Catholic college campuses a different vibe than a lot of other privates IMO is not the influence of religion, which is waning, but the lack of Greek life.

Greek life is huge at Villanova. I thought it would be a good reach for my kid but he was turned off by that.

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Anonymous wrote:. One of the things that gives Catholic college campuses a different vibe than a lot of other privates IMO is not the influence of religion, which is waning, but the lack of Greek life.

Greek life is huge at Villanova. I thought it would be a good reach for my kid but he was turned off by that.

We were surprised by that as well. Over 30%-much higher than non Jesuit schools DC was looking into. The frat parties are held off campus - so something else to consider. Typically on campus frats are a bit safer since the school has more oversight.

Fordham is right below Villanova without Greek life. Fairfield in CT is another option.

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Anonymous wrote:Since this thread is 2 years old ... do we know where the OP's son ended up?

My kids are also probably interested in this type of school.

OP here (I think? It's been two years but I'm pretty sure it's me...)
He actually changed his mind and will be majoring in engineering. He will most likely go to University of Dayton.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Since this thread is 2 years old ... do we know where the OP's son ended up?

My kids are also probably interested in this type of school.

OP here (I think? It's been two years but I'm pretty sure it's me...)
He actually changed his mind and will be majoring in engineering. He will most likely go to University of Dayton.

Oh nice! We have had nieces/nephews go there. Very happy, friendly school!

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Anonymous wrote:Lehigh, Tulane, Howard , Reed

No way is a kid getting into Tulane that couldn’t get into Villanova.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lehigh, Tulane, Howard , Reed

No way is a kid getting into Tulane that couldn’t get into Villanova.

My kid got into Tulane EA and was denied by Villanova ED1.

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I would focus on Marquette and Loyola/Chicago.

I toured both recently and you can't go wrong. Loyola is gorgeous, in a great part of town and Chicago is just the best. and Marquette has strong programs and Milwaukee is super underrated. Both schools have good energy, nice kids, pre-professional opportunities in business/engineering/medicine/law, study abroad (Loyola has a campus in Rome) .. everything you could want.

Both also have national reputations because of basketball, I guess. I think Providence, Loyola/MD, and Regis would be possible fits, but they don't have national reputations. If you say Loyola where I live (NYC), they assume you mean Chicago.

Dayton is also great, but I see you've ruled that out.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Since this thread is 2 years old ... do we know where the OP's son ended up?

My kids are also probably interested in this type of school.

OP here (I think? It's been two years but I'm pretty sure it's me...)
He actually changed his mind and will be majoring in engineering. He will most likely go to University of Dayton.

A potential Flyer! My son is there now and it's been a great experience. He's not an engineering major, but has a lot of engineering friends.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lehigh, Tulane, Howard , Reed

No way is a kid getting into Tulane that couldn’t get into Villanova.

The above is not correct.

OP: University of San Diego offers engineering.

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I like this idea of revisiting old threads and finding out what happened to the kid!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lehigh, Tulane, Howard , Reed

No way is a kid getting into Tulane that couldn’t get into Villanova.

They will if they apply ED to Tulane. 68% acceptance rate.