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When we lived in SF/Marin, my DC was accepted to Cal, UCLA and UVA. Chose to go OOS UVA. I got a few raised eyebrows from friends.

He made the most of so many academic opportunities which I can’t name without identifying him. He won substantial $ and administrative support for grad school, beating out several Ivy+ peers in the process. It was absolutely worth it in his case.

His cohort was wonderful. Ten of them came to visit us one year (such chaos! such fun!) and they were dynamic, curious and smart. I’ve never had so much with a group of “kids” in my home.

His freshman year was the UnbelieVAble basketball championship. The place was electrifying and fun in a way that few SLACs or Ivies will ever be.

I do think it is quite prestigious in some circles. Less so in others. Who cares? If your child knows how to find their peers and maximize opportunities, don’t hesitate to send them there. Think of the whole experience when evaluating if any school is the right place.

FWIW, his best friend from high school attended a T10 and was somewhat unhappy socially for years. It was just okay, not great. Lotta stressed out grindy types in a dark, cold place. Another friend went to MIT and dropped out. Two went to Cal and did well but hit enormous frustration along the way due to classes being impacted.

They were a high achieving, charismatic high school bunch. And the UVA grad had the best overall academic and social experience in college. His career is going very well now. Plenty of UVA recognition to start. But we are the sort who think that what you achieve in your first few years out of undergrad become far more important for laying a professional foundation than the sticker your mom slapped on the window of the family SUV in May of your senior year in high school. YMMV. [/quote]

Amazing post! Thank you for sharing. [/quote]

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