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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wake used to compete heavily with Emory. Same with Tufts, times have really changed. [/quote]

My student chose Wake over Emory, there is a huge difference socially.  Also know kids who chose Tufts for location.  [/quote]
You must be very conservative, because I can't imagine any other type of family choosing Wake. [/quote]

Lots of people, particularly students, choose Wake over Emory. Much more pleasant college experience and amazing alumni network in NYC, not just Atlanta. [/quote]

Wake has a VERY strong country-club vibe (very white, literally walled off).  That obviously appeals to some kids but my DD was super turned off from the second we pulled in to the campus...wanted to leave after the info session but we stayed for the tour.  Hated it even more after that.

Liked both Emory and Tufts much more--more urban (or urban-accessible) and diverse.[/quote]
That's what I meant by conservative, I was just being polite.  For an ultra liberal like pp said to like no diversity Wake is suspicious. [/quote]

I live in Baltimore city limits, I am quite sure that my circle is significantly more diverse and liberal than yours.  Also Wake is not “walled off,” and both Tufts and Emory are more suburban than urban.

Aside from those corrections, fit is important and people obviously should not apply to Wake or any other school if it’s not the right environment for them.   Wake is a unique combination of lots of socially extroverted kids, Power 5 sports and the academic benefits of a slac with a larger student body.  For some kids, that is a very appealing mix.[/quote]

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