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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Congrats on the Pitt admits.

I see a lot of folks from DMV go to Pitt - why?

Seems like JMU, GMU, Towson, GW, AU would be better options?

Is there something about Pitt that makes folks apply to Pitt and pay OOS tuition? [/quote]

1) It's not local - kids want to "go away to college"

2) Different majors are strong in different places. Pre-med and STEM seem like the draws.  Also lots of small humanities major offerings.  Been on "public Ivy" lists for a long time.  Engineering and CS are good.

3) Re: GW, I think Pitt is cheaper and arguably better.  Unless you want a very DC only political/international job.  Never liked that Foggy Bottom area.

4) Sports for those who like that.  There are newish, top notch facilities.

5) Possibly the prospect of the full ride scholarships/merit.

6) Architecture - the Cathedral of Learning alone is an amazing statement.

7) Was a comfortable place for Jewish kids from MoCo and NY metros (politically left-leaning but not too far, close to an urban Jewish neighborhood for reigious and cultural support).  Can't say if this is still as true - just don't know.  Hope so.

8) Internationally-known due to being a big R&D university.[/quote]

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