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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interested to see if we have missed any hidden gems for future computer science majors.   Where is your kid applying?  We are doing top 10 from CS list plus UMD, VT.  [/quote]

We went through this last year for DC1.  There are no hidden gems.  Top ranked CS programs are very competitive.  If applying to OOS publics, be aware that they only admit a very, very small portion of OOS students to their CS programs.  Most are also direct admits to their CS program.  Michigan is the only exception on both counts (50% OOS and anyone who wants to do CS can do so).

I've read that some Liberal Arts schools have good CS programs but we didn't apply to any.  I've also read that most of them don't have a lot of depth given their size and difficulty with hiring/retaining CS faculty.

Being female and the right kind of minority always helps.  What are your kid's stats?[/quote]

Ugh. Public School. White Male. 1560 SAT taken once. 4.3 GPA. Hardest classes available at school including 10 AP and 2 DE. Took all electives as regular grades vs. P/F (hurts gpa a bit).  Full Pay. Strong ECs.  Parents both college grads.[/quote]

I currently have a junior in FCPS with almost identical stats. With CS, it is my understanding that you don't have to be enrolled in the "top 10" to obtain an excellent education and well paying job.  Just a great placement office and a location frequented by recruiters. Best of luck![/quote]

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