Is W&M a prestigious college?

[Anonymous]

What are the perceptions of the school outside of Virginia because it seems like the college keeps on dropping in the rankings.

[Anonymous]

If it’s a good fit for your kid, then who cares? It’s not about bragging rights.

[Anonymous]

Jesus. Go or don’t go, no one cares.

[Anonymous]

It’s part of the thousands of good colleges that are pretty much unknown outside their geographic area. I visited a few years ago, and it had a lovely provincial feel. However, as a foreign family of mixed ethnicity, I’m not sure it’s the right fit for my children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s part of the thousands of good colleges that are pretty much unknown outside their geographic area. I visited a few years ago, and it had a lovely provincial feel. However, as a foreign family of mixed ethnicity, I’m not sure it’s the right fit for my children.

Would you send your child to Uva then? It’s not much different.

[Anonymous]

It is one of relatively few state schools that are SLAC's. The quality is good. The setting is unique, and would likely appeal to kids who are wowed by history.

Can't relate to your "prestige" question (as a meaningful indicator of where a young person should attend college), but if that is your thing, see USNWR rankings.

[Anonymous]

It doesn’t hold the same prestige as it used to, if you’re looking for that answer.

[Anonymous]

It’s not “dropping” in the rankings. Schools bounce around a lot based on USNWR algorithms (which often change). It’s very well known nationally. Virginia residents are lucky to have it as an in-state option.

[Anonymous]

Sheesh. Not this again.

[Anonymous]

I'm European and we're aware of it as a strong college. Partly for its connection with study abroad programs and the fact Comey attended.

I'd be quite happy for either of my kids to attend. But not UVA, not ever. That has quite the sullied reputation which travels as far as Europe...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm European and we're aware of it as a strong college. Partly for its connection with study abroad programs and the fact Comey attended.

I'd be quite happy for either of my kids to attend. But not UVA, not ever. That has quite the sullied reputation which travels as far as Europe...

I'm totally with you. Visited both schools and fell in love with W&M. My DC will be applying ED in the fall. Too many Lax jocks and not enough diversity at UVA. They don't even try there! W&M has a great reputation. We are out of state so it may be really hard to get in, but fingers crossed.

[Anonymous]

On DCUM, yes. Otherwise, no.

[Anonymous]

Regional reputation as a decently good school. Most outside of Virginia/mid-Atlantic have not heard of it.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it’s a Public Ivy and the fourth best college for undergraduate teaching n the country. At some point, UVA pulled ahead of it in stats to a certain extent and in further popularity. The constant problem for William and Mary is marketing it to male applicants. I went there undergrad and to UVA for grad school. I wouldn’t trade my experience at William and Mary for anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is one of relatively few state schools that are SLAC's. The quality is good. The setting is unique, and would likely appeal to kids who are wowed by history.

Can't relate to your "prestige" question (as a meaningful indicator of where a young person should attend college), but if that is your thing, see USNWR rankings.

It’s certainly not a SLAC. It’s a small public research university.