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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Coming down to the wire here with choice between Davidson and UVA out of state (in also at UMD in state but kid isn't feeling it). With generous financial aid, Davidson is only about $5k per year more than UVA. Sporty kid wants to study economics. His best friend is going to UVA but our son liked Davidson more before he learned where his bestie was going. Husband wants him to stay closer and save $5k/yr but I'm thinking he'll do better in a smaller school environment with much more personalized attention from profs and smaller classes. To me, Davidson academically is every much the equal at the very least to UVA but hubby disagrees. We're road tripping to Charlottesville this weekend to take one last look. [/quote]

We have a decision. After our trip down to Charlottesville yesterday, our son told us in the car to go ahead and deposit at Davidson. We met a couple UVA students that they had difficulty getting into classes and clubs they wanted early on.  One student even told my son she would choose Davidson. And ultimately he thought he would prefer a smaller school environment and that he can always road trip to visit his buddy at UVA.  He also thought that Davidson's proximity to Charlotte may lend itself to future banking/finance internship opportunities there. Hubby is supportive of the decision and we are relieved to be done with this process![/quote]

Congratulations!! Davidson is such an great school (and hard admit, your son must be impressive). We loved the town, so walkable from campus. Good local restaurants. Excellent education. Traditions. Easy access to the airport when he wants to come home. My DD liked the seriousness with which kids seemed to take the honor code (like you can leave your backpack and computer in the library to go have lunch, and the will be there when you get back). I think he will be very happy with his choice.[/quote]

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