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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. My DC is able to weed through data to find schools that check the boxes for majors etc and trying to get a good range of selectivity.  She is having a hard time trying to find schools that match the vibe she is looking for which is why I posted.

We already visited Georgia Tech - [b]currently not considering it.[/b] She thought the Georgia Tech kids all looked somber - it was a nice day when we visited and there was almost no one outside enjoying themselves. That stood out. For state schools we have Penn state, UMD & Virginia Tech on the list to look at.

Her current school is a pressure cooker and not collaborative and she does not want a repeat in college. It has become toxic and she is coming to us for help in finding more collaborative college options.  She likes working on groups/bouncing ideas off others. Guidance counselor at HS is not helpful. Very different HS experience than my other DC who is at a different high school. 
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[b]My decided not to apply to GA Tech for the same reason- no one seems happy to be there![/b]

VA tech is a yes for my STEM kid also reaching for MIT. [/quote]
My child had a positive experience during his GA Tech visit.  We visited on a weekend.  We saw students out playing soccer, frisbee, chess, having picnics, listening and dancing to music on the lawn, riding scooters and bicycles around campus.  He actually spoke with a few students that were sitting down having a picnic.  They were approachable, warm, and answered all of his questions.  Towards the end of their conversation, they encouraged him to apply to Ga Tech.

During our visit we toured the new John Lewis Student Center.  The students were happy and friendly during our visit.  The vibe we received from GA Tech was studious, but down to earth students.   I think the sunny weather and being in the south really added to the overall vibe of Ga Tech.   [/quote]

You know they pay those kids to dance on the lawn during college tours, right? Most of those kids aren't even students.[/quote]

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