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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've had a few close friends of my kids' go to GMU now and in recent years. 
The biggest advantages to GMU is that a) it's a really diverse school which I think prepares CS students well for worklife--they are going to regularly work in teams of students that are quite different from them; b) it has access to great, frequent, growing and diverse internships.  Your kid could do internships throughout at so many different types of places--public, private, consulting etc. to get a network and a feel for their preferences, and c) there's an entrepreneurial bent to a lot of the classes/programs/students.  I think it's helpful that it's good students but not just academic superstars too--everyone who has an idea thinks they can do it rather than thinking it's only for the top kids.  I think it's really good for careers.  If you don't have an in-state option with similar qualities/access, I'd recommend it.  GMU does provide some merit aid/tuition discounts for OOS students.

The biggest downside to GMU is that it isn't a classic residential campus--it's outgrowing a commuter reputation and has a very large graduate population that drives in for late afternoon/evening classes.

However, there are a lot of undergraduate students living on campus though and they seem to have fun and there are plenty of school events etc.  A lot of students go into DC for weekend nights.  It's what you make it. [/quote]

My DS was a Computer Game Design major and lived on campus all four years. Anything in data, computer, engineering or cybersecurity is excellent at GMU. Be sure to look into the Manassas campus where the VSGi (Virginia Serious Game Design Institute) is located and Mason Korea. Both have a set of the art facilities. Also check out GMU’s Cybersecurity program. My DS had internships every summer and was hired by Zenimax Softworks before graduation [/quote]

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