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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If it's understandable, then why is it laughable?  [/quote]

That's pretty dense.  Understandable because it is easy to imagine that many posting here have a limited perspective.  Yet laughable because of the really dumb views that limited perspective leads to.  Useful because regardless of how off base these perceptions may be, the views seem to be strongly held in this region - presumable by employers.

As just one example, I suppose that many in this area think UVA is on par with Northwestern, but in Chicago that would be a joke.

There is no point in listing every example, but the bias is undeniable.  I'm just wondering if there are comparable boards in other regions?  Posters on this forum frequently mention that they cam from other regions.  I know that DC has more than its share of anal retentive snarks, but surely some comparable boards exist?[/quote]

You've missed your own point. But don't let that stop you from insulting everyone here!

It's not "dumb" that DCUMers respect UVA -- if, in fact, a UVA degree is helpful for getting a job in this region, and even you admit that DMV employers respect UVA. I have no connection to UVA. So if I want to work in DC or northern VA, then why would I seek out a Chicago forum with an equally "limited perspective" that would tell me to go to U of I at Urbana-Champaign?  That would be dumb.  If I want to work in Chicago, then I agree with you that I should seek out a Chicago forum. But in that case wouldn't I be committing the same exact mistake: seeking advice from a limited, regional forum that is going to overrate U of Illinois' national appeal?

If you're seeking a "national" perspective then you need to go straight to US News rankings, with all its flaws. Or go to College Confidential. [/quote]

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