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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]After that post bashing the PA one, is it how people feel, that regional colleges are bad and sort of loser-ish? [/quote]

As always, in my opinion, the strength of a college for a particular student depends on several factors, including the programs offered, the preferences of the student, the location, and the quality of honors programs. One of my kids went to a regional university because it was strong in an area that interested her, and she wanted a smaller school in a small, quiet town without too much traffic. When she visited, she felt "comfortable" there. She loved the campus and dorms and had a very happy and rewarding undergraduate experience.

Most public universities, regional or otherwise, have honors programs, often giving your kid a similar education to that they might have obtained at a higher-ranked school. Honors programs vary in quality but typically offer small, seminar-style, advanced classes (often multi-disciplinary) and/or a mentored advanced project. Some offer just one honors class per semester (if you can get in), while others provide many possibilities.

I'm sure there are people who feel "regional colleges are bad and sort of loser-ish," but those designations are not necessarily helpful or relevant to helping our kids find the best possible fit.  [/quote]

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