Maybe they just really hate Michigan.

OP was trying to gloat.

#fail

Penn State is a great school and some of the programs are outstanding. The Paterno-Sandusky debacle raises a few concerns about the culture on the athletic side of the house.
I am not sure PSU is the most cost-effective option for a DC area grad ($46K tuition + room+ board), but it all depends on the individual situation including any scholarships received, the strength and reputation of the program, and the person of student.
If $$$ are limited, it would be more efficient to use the alumni connection to get into an Ivy grad or professional school. Penn State is a fine, solid stepping stone to that.

OP is obviously a trolling high school student. If the way the post was written wasn't the tip off, the complete non-understanding of the difference between "your" and "you're" (or refusal to self edit that mistake) should've been conclusive evidence that he's from Generation text.

Do you have kids, OP? What are your expectations for them? I have a JD and my DH has an MBA? We have a dc (12) with learning disabilities who gets lots of support in school. He is also really socially immature. We would be totally thrilled if he makes it through community college and if he doesn't, we would still love him and be proud of him. I'd throw a party if he got into Penn State.

Maybe the parents don't want to pass on the mistakes of their generation? You know, lessons learned and all.
What an ignorant post.

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I meant "You're".

I just thought an overachieving family would...Oh hell. What do I know?

Oh, please. DC went to U of Wisconsin because they offered exactly what DC was looking for. I went to U of Chicago. DC has a dream job. I am trapped in bureaucracy with a fancy degree. I know who got the better deal.

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I meant "You're".

I just thought an overachieving family would...Oh hell. What do I know?

Clearly not a whole lot. Sorry your attempt to make fun of someone didn't get any support.

Frankly I'll be thrilled if my kids are smart enough to avoid crippling student debt by going to a solid state school.

Anonymous wrote:And these parents are proud

For all you know, the particular program into which their kid will enroll at Penn State is the best in the nation?

Or maybe, having experienced the Ivy League, they know better about its real value?

Anonymous wrote:Plenty of Ivy grads have kids at a whole range of colleges. Not sure what the issue is.

+1

Plenty of Ivy grads have kids at a whole range of colleges. Not sure what the issue is.

I guess I don't understand. Penn State is a good school. Children are not their parents and things have changed since the parents were in school (much harder to get in now). If it is a good fit, I am sure the parents are pleased.

Yeah I meant "You're".

I just thought an overachieving family would...Oh hell. What do I know?

Say what? Do you mean you're?

And these parents are proud