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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would send my kid to MSU for supply chain Econ, Chinese Studies or any Ag major/concentration.  Zero hesitation.

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Yes. If your child is interested in a very specific program where they are well known, no doubt. But just as a general alternative to JMU? Still waiting for answers on that one.[/quote]

I think it comes down to  prestige rather than education.  If a kid has JMU on application either folks won't know it or they will know that the student wasn't strong enough to get into UVA or W&M.
If a kid has U of Nebraska, or Iowa, or Vermont the longer term perception is they went to the flagship of their state.  Meaningless, I agree, but I think that's what's driving these decisions among those who can afford it (unless there's a specialized program of interest).  The other possibility is that the parents/kids feel there's some value in going away and experiencing a different part of the country.  SOme of these schools offer significant OOS merit aid making them comparable to [b]JMU which can feel like high school 2.0 to some NOVA kids[/b].[/quote]

What do you mean by this comment?[/quote]

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