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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In this case the schools are largely the same so prestige doesn't matter so the child can choose the more social school without sacrificing academics and prestige. But in other cases one has to consider the peer group. The other kids might be "fun" but will your kid have a lot in common with them? Will these kids go on to do the same level of things that grads of the higher ranked schools do? For many of us, our college friends are our lifelong friend group and network.[/quote] Agree peer group matters for all the reasons. But UVA students are not at all the same peer group as northwestern and the ivies. [/quote] You are grossly underestimating UVA peer group. Grossly. [/quote] Top 10% at UVA might equal top 50% at Penn or Northwestern. Just a rough sketch.[/quote]
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