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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Seems to attract very bright kids from our HS.  Never really heard of it until DC's college search.  Does it have a Midwestern vibe to it?  Does is have enough brand name recognition outside of the Midwest?  What are your thoughts/experiences?[/quote]

I am a Wash U alum - originally from the East Coast.  
20+ years ago the student body had a strong representation from the North East, and pockets of the larger Eastern cities - Philly, DC metro, Atlanta, greater Miami area
Probably 50% of the student body was from the greater Midwest (defined here as Western PA - up to Canada - Colorado and using MO as the southern boarder)
It was very light from the West Coast (Pacific NW and CA) as well as international for undergrad.  I believe it is more diversified now but still a strong draw from many of the strong schools in the cities around the mid-west:  Chicago, Cincinnati,  Cleveland, Minneapolis etc.

Many of my friends from Wash U have advanced degrees and I have never had anyone in my professional career ask me about where I want to school and say anything other than - Wash U - that is a great school.

When I attend Alumni events in the area and meet recent grads I think - wow this person is quite impressive!  [/quote]

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