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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks all. To clarify, I’m looking at options for students with high stats and an in-state budget who still may get rejected from W&M/UVA, but the student is not that excited about Tech/JMU as alternative schools. I understand to get merit they won’t be as highly ranked at WM/UVA. Where else should we look? Thanks to those who already answered. [/quote]

OP here. Should add that we want DC to be within a 6-8 hour drive. Don’t want to deal with airfare and such. So probably places like Grinnell are out, although I’m sure it’s lovely.[/quote]

Ha ha.  If you’re kid doesn’t get into UVA or William and Mary in state they sure as hell aren’t getting into Grinnell either - especially with merit.  Grinnell had a 10 percent acceptance rate last year.  So you needn’t worry about it. [/quote]

Ick.  Drugs, isolated, freezing cold weather, lack of diverse viewpoints—- and, where the heck is the nearest emergency room?!?

Glad you love it, good for you!  [/quote]
Gosh. And it is a way tougher admit than in-state UVA. What must applicants be thinking?[/quote]

I don’t think you know how difficult it is to get into UVA[/quote]
UVA: 27% overall in-state admissions rate. “I don’t think you know how difficult it is to get into [Grinnell].”[/quote]

Apples and oranges.  No way anyone could think Grinnell is more competitive than UVA.[/quote]

Except admissions wise it IS.  Especially in state.  Out of state is another story, but it’s definitely easier to get into UVA in state than Grinnell. [/quote]

I have a kid at Grinnell and I doubt there is much overlap in the applicant pool.  We looked a little at UVA (I am an alum) and it wasn’t a good fit so my child didn’t apply.  My younger child loves UVA and is going to apply ED.  This kid would never consider Grinnell or similar schools.  [/quote]

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