Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:48     Subject: Re:UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
My DD also got Bannker Key UMD and has Georgia Tech full scholarship, Caltech, waitlisted for MIT. Have money saved up, which one would you choose for CS?
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:47     Subject: Re:UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
Congrats. UMD CS is a top notch department. They will challenge your DC. Full BK is very prestigious and comes with lots of perks and individualized attention. I would go with BK, assuming your child continues with grad school.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:46     Subject: Re:UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
MIT any day!
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:46     Subject: Re:UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
It’s a pre-req that every DCUM poster have a Banneker winner. Amazing.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:45     Subject: Re:UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
My DC is MIT, and UMD Banneker Key as well. He will take MIT.
Congrats to your DC too!
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:44     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
MIT
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:40     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
MIT
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:36     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
I think both can get your son to wherever it is he wants to go (grad school, job, etc.), but they are different in feel--big state school vs. small private, UMD is very comprehensive with all sorts of majors, interests, etc. whereas MIT is (obviously) much more techy. Does he have a feeling about which one would fit him better? With the fact that you have money saved and he wouldn't be taking out loans to make up the different (or your family wouldn't be taking a vow of poverty or taking out a second mortgage or anything like that) I would probably say MIT -- it really is just such an amazing school -- but I don't think UMD would be a bad choice by any means.

CONGRATS to your kid for having two absolutely amazing options!
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:34     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
MIT for CS
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:31     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
UMD for sure!
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:31     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
Umd and pay for grad school. For cs, no one will care.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:30     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
Amazing opportunities!
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:29     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
My DS had B-K or full pay at Cornell for CS. Is at Cornell. I would have done MD. I think I might choose MIT over B-K though. Congrats!
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:26     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
Definitely MIT! Congratulations! There aren’t many schools worth their price tag but MIT seems to be one.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2022 20:24     Subject: UMD full-ride BK for CS OR MIT at full pay — which would you do?
DC has been very lucky to receive both notifications this week.

We’re leaning towards MIT as we have saved $$$.

Agree or disagree?