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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We did a lot of tours. We liked these schools less after the tour, mostly because the vibe and campus was different than imagined:

Wisconsin-Madison 
Virginia Tech
Northeastern 
Washington & Lee

We liked more:
UCLA
Boston College
Northwestern 
UVA
William & Mary

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Oh could you expand on this, specifically for Boston College, William & Mary, and Wisconsin-Madison? Very interested in BC and W&M for my daughter. Also curious as I know so many kids headed to Wisconsin-Madison, which five years ago was not a popular school in our area at all.[/quote]

Sure, Wisconsin was much larger, more spread out and more urban than expected.  I admit, I was misinformed going in. That’s why I think tours are so helpful. My DC was looking for a self contained campus. It felt overwhelming with no real center. I know it’s popular so my views aren’t representative by any means. We loved William & Mary. Lovely campus, nice kids, lots of care put into everything. Boston College was my DC’s favorite. They liked the vibe best, beautiful campus, nice mix of kids. [b]It’s all so personal and subjective!![/b][/quote]

Thank God! Can you imagine if everyone had the same tastes?[/quote]

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