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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My perception is that it’s somewhat split by metro geography.

DC and nearby Maryland suburbs are heavily focused on law, policy, and academic jobs. Many of these people are NE transplants, and many of their kids attend private schools that historically feed NE schools. In sum, people in these areas are oriented toward NE schools by heritage, legacy, local private schools, and neighborhood and work peers.

Virginia is a state with a lot of historical pride. Besides the heritage and residences of multiple Founding Fathers and their estates, it has two historical, elite public universities in UVA and WM, which are attended by many public school students from NOVA. Once students consider these schools, it’s almost axiomatic to think about Duke, Wake Forest, Davidson, UNC, Washington and Lee, Emory, and Vanderbilt.

It’s also fair to say that the vibe and vision of NE and elite southern schools and students are different. In the NE, there is a pride in type A competitiveness, big city culture, rubbing shoulders with name-brand elites, and landing jobs with top Wall Street and consulting companies. Southern schools are less aggressive, more laid back and more friendly. They have strong career networks, but the goal of many graduates is not to work in NYC or California or even at the most prestigious firms, but oftentimes to be a leader in their community in some boutique practice. A balanced life is important to southerners.

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!1 Excellent post, and I think accurate![/quote]

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