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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No.  There's nothing stellar about UVA that Maryland or any other flagship state school can't offer.

I would leave DC for the crappy public schools, though.  Hey, I did leave DC for the crappy public schools.[/quote]
UVA's brand power outshines UMD by  wide, wide margin. And I went to UMD, so I should know.[/quote]

Yes, I understand what you're saying.  I went to a "brand" school.  And other friends of mine went to UMD.  Those in the UMD honors college nonetheless went to top tier grad schools (e.g., Harvard Law; Georgetown Medicine; Stanford Econ; Yale Bio-chem; Michigan Psych).  Maryland is a top-tier research institution, and with a couple of name profs writing recommendations for you--and with excellent entrance exam scores (let's face it: those count a ton)--you're in like flynn.

And if what you care about is getting a job in the DC metro area (hot hot hot), being close to DC counts for a ton.

I'm just sayin': Maryland's got a lot going for it.  [/quote]

I agree.  I went to UMD for grad school.  The school is solid and really does compete with UVA in many programs.  I would admit, though, the perception is the UVA is better.  UMD spends more money on its flagship.[/quote]

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