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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Prestige and selectivity are related, but not the same.  Prestige is earned over a longer period of time.  Selectivity is more of a short term and perhaps transient.  If there is a demographic change driving increased selectivity for an institution, for instance, it doesn't necessarily drive an increase in prestige.  An institution that remains highly selective over time will likely increase in prestige.  [/quote]
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For example, Smith and Vassar are regarded as being more prestigious than UVA, despite being less selective. At least that’s the case here in NY.[/quote]

[b]UVA has considerable swag in NYC[/b].  Certainly more than Smith at least.  Get real. [/quote]

No it doesn't. Not at all, unless you're talking about a minuscule sub-set of NY residents who hail from Virginia.  :wink: [/quote]

UVA is a top school buddy[/quote]

Yes, but Smith and Vassar have more social cohesion and better social connections. A lot of that is because they're small and provide a more intimiate, more homogeneous experience to their undergrads. It would be hard for UVA grads ten years apart with different majors to find a share experience. Not so, Smith or Vassar.

I am sure UVA has tons of alumni money and networking, but it lacks the intimacy a smaller school has.

I'd rather send a kid to Smith or Vassar. I have a ton of friends who went to Vassar and their alumni network is impressive. [/quote]

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