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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nearly every competitive student at T20s also applies to their state schools. And increasingly often, those top students will choose their public option, especially if it's Berkeley, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Michigan, UVA, and many others. And the reason is cost. A student getting into Princeton likely is getting a full ride at their state flagship. That's a $300-$400,000 savings right there. Lots of families are making that choice today.

As for difference in admissions, public schools remain very stat driven. A high GPA and high test scores pretty much guarantees admission. Whereas at the T20 schools, high stats are just the beginning. A student's ECs, essays, and LORs is what sets them apart.   [/quote]

That’s not how the top flagships work.  I don’t think a CA kid accepted to UCB and Princeton is getting much of anything from UCB unless they are poor (in which case, both would be free).

UVA and UMD may be different…I think UMD competes more fiercely for their kids to stay in state.[/quote]

Agee 100%. Our State flagship gives a pittance to in-state kids. [/quote]

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