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[quote=Anonymous]I think this is a good starting list, but again there are some big differences between these schools that will affect your DD's potential experiences there. You and your DD should visit some of these schools and think about what she is looking for.

BU, for example, is smack dab in the middle of Boston, it doesn't have a defined campus. Architecturally and esthetically it bears no resemblance whatsoever to UVA. Some kids LOVE this about BU (or GWU). Others HATE it.

BU, CMU, GW, Emory are in bustling urban areas. Penn State and VA Tech are in the middle of nowhere. Again, many kids like one but not the other.

Vanderbilt and UVA are both top-notch schools that have a very southern feel, with an emphasis on traditions, Greek life, football, etc. Some kids love that, others hate it. CMU, BU, UMD, are very different in "feel."

Duke & UVA have much more of a "smart jock" culture going on, compared with W&M and CMU, which are perceived as more geeky. Some kids are attracted to one and not the other.

Etc. Etc. Etc.

So I think this is a good list of schools that have engineering options, a decent starting point, but I don't necessarily see it as a list of schools that are good "fits" for one particular kid, IYKWIM.[/quote]

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