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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is American's reputation in the D.C. area as bad as one might believe reading DCUM? How is it looked at in your experience in the D.C. area? I want to know if it should be a school to consider or whether even going to it as a safety measure would be looked at negatively.[/quote]

I think the huge advantage of AU over big state universities like UMD/GMU/ is the potential for individual attention from professors, especially if the student is driven and hard-working. Our class size is very small, especially in junior/senior years. My previous undergrads who did independent studies with me after taking the courses have gone to very good graduate schools and got very good jobs in national labs, etc. I am in the STEM field. However, if the students are not driven, I agree that the average students' abilities might not be as high as those of some more selective colleges. But for those who love to learn and take advantage of the professor's research, the educational experience and outcomes can be very good. [/quote]
Forgot to say I am an AU STEM faculty. The university is also investing in STEM, which will lead to changes over the next 2-3 years. [/quote]

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