No flames please but why is Tulane such a popular school among parents? I can see why kids like it - Nola and all- but

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Anonymous wrote:Fun Tulane/Catholic fact: In the scene of the large gathering at St Peter's square when the new Pope was first announce, there is a prominent American flag waving.
The person waving the flag is a young American adult who is part of the Catholic ministry at Tulane. He grew up in Northern Virginia and went to school in MD.

I know this young man - if anyone wants to support his ministry, I can provide his contact info.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never thought of it as a particularly serious school (I’m from the south originally).

What changed?

My dc is interested in it but I worry he wouldn’t fit in. He’s not a partier, and he will be coming from a small catholic school. (We are not from DMV fwiw).

Well, Muffy and I were just having a marvelous little tête-à-tête about this very subject over our usual mid-morning Bellinis at the club – it’s practically a civic duty to keep abreast of such things, isn't it? For those of us in the DMV who are, shall we say, of a more discerning lineage, Tulane presents itself as a rather… palatable option. Honestly, the alternative – consigning young Chadwick or, heaven forbid, precious Annabelle-Claire to some sprawling, anonymous state institution? The very notion is enough to make one’s ascot wilt. It’s simply not done!

Tulane possesses that je ne sais quoi – a delightful veneer of exclusivity without being tiresomely ubiquitous. It’s not as if just anyone can matriculate, which, as you can imagine, is paramount for preserving a certain rarefied atmosphere. And the tuition? Dear God - if one must quibble over such trivialities, then one is clearly not part of the conversation. Consider it a modest tithe for ensuring the family name remains unsullied by association with the… well, the hoi polloi. It’s an investment, not merely in their résumés, but in the enduring luster of our social standing.

And then there’s New Orleans! Such a quaintly bohemian and risqué little backdrop for their formative years, allowing them to dabble in a soupçon of "culture," naturally from the comfort of an impeccably furnished Garden District townhouse. It’s sufficiently distant to foster a charming illusion of self-reliance, yet conveniently accessible should a real emergency arise – like a shortage of decent caviar. Ultimately, it’s about cultivating the correct social ecosystem, forging those indispensable alliances that will prove far more valuable than any dreary academic pursuit.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never thought of it as a particularly serious school (I’m from the south originally).

What changed?

My dc is interested in it but I worry he wouldn’t fit in. He’s not a partier, and he will be coming from a small catholic school. (We are not from DMV fwiw).

Well, Muffy and I were just having a marvelous little tête-à-tête about this very subject over our usual mid-morning Bellinis at the club – it’s practically a civic duty to keep abreast of such things, isn't it? For those of us in the DMV who are, shall we say, of a more discerning lineage, Tulane presents itself as a rather… palatable option. Honestly, the alternative – consigning young Chadwick or, heaven forbid, precious Annabelle-Claire to some sprawling, anonymous state institution? The very notion is enough to make one’s ascot wilt. It’s simply not done!

Tulane possesses that je ne sais quoi – a delightful veneer of exclusivity without being tiresomely ubiquitous. It’s not as if just anyone can matriculate, which, as you can imagine, is paramount for preserving a certain rarefied atmosphere. And the tuition? Dear God - if one must quibble over such trivialities, then one is clearly not part of the conversation. Consider it a modest tithe for ensuring the family name remains unsullied by association with the… well, the hoi polloi. It’s an investment, not merely in their résumés, but in the enduring luster of our social standing.

And then there’s New Orleans! Such a quaintly bohemian and risqué little backdrop for their formative years, allowing them to dabble in a soupçon of "culture," naturally from the comfort of an impeccably furnished Garden District townhouse. It’s sufficiently distant to foster a charming illusion of self-reliance, yet conveniently accessible should a real emergency arise – like a shortage of decent caviar. Ultimately, it’s about cultivating the correct social ecosystem, forging those indispensable alliances that will prove far more valuable than any dreary academic pursuit.

this was cute the first time but now a bit tiresome.

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Anonymous wrote:Because private school parents need schools that seem appealing/impressive to other private school parents. Several schools have carved out that space by being “rich kid” schools. Tulane, Wake, Northeastern, etc. Look at their Pell grant numbers, they have some of the lowest percentages of any national university.

This. It is so odd how private school parents think sometimes. They would rather shell out a shit ton of money to have their kids attend second tier private schools over much better state flagships. You see it a lot. And it makes no sense. I guess you can’t buy brains.

Tulane is ranked 63. It is a pretty good school.

It is also a manageable size. Not every kid wants to go to a huge school.

This! I really think the “just go to state school” crowd forgets that not everyone enjoys that environment. I would’ve, personally, traded my time at UMich with a more supportive, small environment.

My kid is at Tulane. Did not get into our in state school (UVA), so we are shamed for choosing Tulane? Why do you people care? It is a fabulous school. Yes, so are lots of other schools. You do what is good for your family and try not to judge others so much.

Not shaming. Just generally curious what changed about it.

Also, would a Catholic school kid fit in? In my time, my Jewish HS friends were the ones who liked Tulane.

Very big and active Catholic community at Tulane. Also, New Orleans is a predominately Catholic city.

Also Protestant/ Evangelical Christian. My DC's faith has thrived at Tulane.

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They are known for giving merit based scholarships instead of only need based. Good for families who don’t get FA.

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Tulane has a significant Jewish population.

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TULANE

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Lots of private school kids going, so they will have an environment they got used to. Small classes and strong academics. Ranking is overrated, fit is a lot more important.

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Anonymous wrote:Tulane has a significant Jewish population.

Correct. It is over 45%. Highest in the US.

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Anonymous wrote:Tulane has a significant Jewish population.

Correct. It is over 45%. Highest in the US.

Wrong. IT is not 45%…..we are Jewish and my kid is at Tulane. Number is high, but not even above 30%

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Anonymous wrote:Tulane has a significant Jewish population.

Correct. It is over 45%. Highest in the US.

Wrong. IT is not 45%…..we are Jewish and my kid is at Tulane. Number is high, but not even above 30%

Still extremely high considering than Jews at 2.4% of the IS population.

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Anonymous wrote:Tulane has a significant Jewish population.

Correct. It is over 45%. Highest in the US.

Wrong. IT is not 45%…..we are Jewish and my kid is at Tulane. Number is high, but not even above 30%

According to the Hillel Guide To Colleges: Tulane University is at 43% Jewish students population (3,042 Jewish students out of 7,295 total students.)

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Actually is 41.7% .

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According to this Hillel guide To Colleges table, undergrad population at Tulane University is 44%:

https://Hillel.org/top-60-jewish-colleges/

Scroll down to the second list titled: Top 60 Private Universities by Jewish Population

Then scroll a bit further to Top 60 Schools (both public & private) and Tulane University is listed at #1 for percentage of Jewish undergraduate students at 44%.

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Fwiw the kids we know that go to Tulane are mostly not academically oriented, including kids from NOLA itself. Plus, EDI and II kids are a major proportion of the school, and they are rarely top-of-the-class type kids. That inevitably impacts Tulane's reputation. But, maybe it's changing, given how competitive college admissions have become. Look at USC, as a standout example. In my (prehistoric) days, USC and Tulane had the same reputation as party schools with not a lot of academic rigor.