No one is going to Minnesota

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Anonymous wrote:Minnesota. It’s the next big rolling admissions school. And they actually want DMV students.

It’s funny, just asked my sister in MN about Minnesota and she thinks it is a fairly depressing college experience. Urban campus that is somewhat broken up with lots of commuters.

I get that kids don’t want to go to college near home, but her suburban HS seems to send way fewer kids nor is thought the same way as UMD for Bethesda/DC kids.

I was trying to get my DD to consider Minnesota and when we went to campus it was an immediate no from her (and me even though I'm an alum). I think it's a great school and the Twin Cities have so many great jobs, but the campus is a little depressing. Also, it's freezing and you have to walk around a lot in the cold dark winter.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Minnesota. It’s the next big rolling admissions school. And they actually want DMV students.

It’s funny, just asked my sister in MN about Minnesota and she thinks it is a fairly depressing college experience. Urban campus that is somewhat broken up with lots of commuters.

I get that kids don’t want to go to college near home, but her suburban HS seems to send way fewer kids nor is thought the same way as UMD for Bethesda/DC kids.

We visited Minn last year. It is fairly urban, but has a very typical big university campus feel. I would say that it is much less urban feeling than Pitt, BU or GW. It has grassy quads and a large campus area separated from any city streets. Has a college town area (Dinkytown) bordering the campus with many restaurants. You walk by a row of frats on the way.

It is highly rated for CS, for those interested. And it offers nice merit awards.

It does not feel or look like a commuter school. I am sure there are a good number given it location. Nice football stadium and great hockey team.

It is worth checking out!

Anonymous wrote:Flagships in general seem to be doing well with getting more applicants.

Literally EVERY college in America is getting more applicants because of test optional on the SAT. EVERY college. It's not any reflection on the college or what kind of educational experience they are offering.

Indiana, Purdue

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Minnesota. It’s the next big rolling admissions school. And they actually want DMV students.

It’s funny, just asked my sister in MN about Minnesota and she thinks it is a fairly depressing college experience. Urban campus that is somewhat broken up with lots of commuters.

I get that kids don’t want to go to college near home, but her suburban HS seems to send way fewer kids nor is thought the same way as UMD for Bethesda/DC kids.

Lots of commuters but area HSs send kids elsewhere?

We may go to the Twin Cities next week for fall break - wondering if your sister has mentioned anything about the vibe at Macalester?

Flagships in general seem to be doing well with getting more applicants.

University of Denver

Utah

My kid loves it, and is getting $20K in merit per year.

Anonymous wrote:Minnesota. It’s the next big rolling admissions school. And they actually want DMV students.

It’s funny, just asked my sister in MN about Minnesota and she thinks it is a fairly depressing college experience. Urban campus that is somewhat broken up with lots of commuters.

I get that kids don’t want to go to college near home, but her suburban HS seems to send way fewer kids nor is thought the same way as UMD for Bethesda/DC kids.

Anonymous wrote:Minnesota. It’s the next big rolling admissions school. And they actually want DMV students.

+1 on Minnesota. Indiana and Michigan State too.

Minnesota. It’s the next big rolling admissions school. And they actually want DMV students.

Apps to UMass are way up from our DMV high school. It’s been on the rise due to CS but I think it might extend beyond that.

Minnesota, too.

The Southern rah-rah schools have been having a moment for the last few years, and I don't see that dying down any time soon. I just read that Clemson's applications went from 28K in 2020 to 60K in 2023.

Any new schools starting to heat up or predictions for the next "it" schools?