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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]UT Austin (full tuition covered, but not room and board) vs. good but not ultra-competitive LAC (Bates, Davidson, Macalester). Economics major. WL/rejected at higher ranked SLACs and top universities. Will probably take out loans or work full time to cover the other costs at UT as she comes from a very low income background.

Data analytics oriented. Wants to land a high paying job straight after graduation that will orient her for internationally oriented management positions. May pursue a MBA later. She knows how powerful the UT brand is in Texas so she's hesitant about going to a smaller LAC. But she recognizes all of the benefits of the latter three- top notch teaching, engagement and research opportunities, broader exploration, etc. Would prefer to be in an area that allows for easy access to internships (so Macalester stands out slightly).

Thanks for the insight. [/quote]

I had a kid at a SLAC. UT Austin vs. SLACs is the difference between dropping off your kid at UT Austin vs. handing off your kid to a SLAC for 4 years of nurturing, and care.  If you want to just drop off your kid at downtown Austin and let her fetch for herself, that's UT Austin.  This is a place to be if your kid doesn't mind sitting in a huge auditorium as a spectator. It's ideal for shy, introverts.  SLACs are more hands-on, and ideal for kids who want to participate in their education in smaller group settings.  SLACs also have more resources.  If the kid is from a low-income background, SLACs can provide that intangible "connections" your family may - or may not - have.  If the family doesn't already have connections to internationally oriented management positions, to the business world - and the kid is a go-getter who is willing to take advantage of all the resources the SLACs have to offer - I'd choose one of the SLACs every time.  [/quote]

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