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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can we get back on topic?

My DC got into the honors college and wants to major in physics. I am thrilled and think UMD would absolutely be the best choice for him (their physics dept ranks 14 in the country on at least one ranking I saw.)  But he doesn't want to go to school so close to home. I'm biting my tongue for now, till we see where else he gets in, and how much aid he's offered. But it will be hard not to pressure him to go to UMD even if can afford the other schools (with help from his grandparents) because it really makes sense to choose the less expensive option. Interested in hearing people's experience with the honors college. (Seems he has to submit his preferences as to which one he wants to be in. We know little about them.) [/quote]

Yes, I am trying to get DD excited too. The Honors Colleges look terrific. But, she really wants to go somewhere different. I get that. Right now, this is her only acceptance (rejected SCEA), but hopefully there will be others in RD. The challenge will be if UMD offers a Banneker/Key or a bunch of merit. I've told her the money is hers. If she saves it by going to UMD, she can have it for grad school. But, she is welcome to invest it in another experience if she gets accepted. We should get some aid at top schools, so we'll see if she has a happy problem.[/quote]

I agree it's very hard to turn down an acceptance to the honors colleges. The savings itself is already a no brainer, and the colleges will have highly motivated, very smart students with a great future ahead of them.  [/quote]

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