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[quote=Anonymous]I love that those who come there belong there.  But, maybe that isn’t your kid.  Which is fine.

That said, I think the “WM is for humanities” perception is way off base.   I have a TJ grad and know Science and CS grads who are having amazing experiences at WM doing interesting and innovative things. And WM is pouring resources into data sciences. On the academic side, he should probably talk to current students in his area of interest.  Like kids at SLACs, WM kids aren’t fighting grad students for professors time and attention and for research opportunities.

On the social side— that depends on what your kid wants. WM sport are fine. But rah rah, everyone tailgates, the school revolves around them, massive crowds at games, SEC enthusiasm, WM is not. Which you know as an alum. My kids are both musicians and I was genuinely shocked my band kid could walk in a straight line while playing when he started marching band. So, I don’t get (and my kids don’t get) the desire to attend school based on the strength of a sport they don’t even play. But then again, they did choose colleges based on music programs, even though neither was a major. And the ability to play in WM’s orchestra as a non-major was a big part of her decision to attend WM. So, I don’t have to understand the attraction of big sports in choosing a college. I just have to accept that for some kids it’s an important part of the college experience. [/quote]

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