Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 10:17     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:With your grades and scores I would say you should think about USC, Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss. Plenty of conservatives and you will be accepted. No chance getting into UVA or Chapel Hill.

OP here. What are the differences between Auburn and Alabama? I get those two mixed up a lot.


ITA with PP--those are great schools for you to focus on (assuming USC means South Carolina). Bama, Auburn, and Ole Miss in particular have extremely strong alumni networks.

Alabama vs Auburn:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1658903-auburn-vs-alabama.html

Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 08:45     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Trinity College, Connecticut College
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 08:39     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
PaleoConPrep wrote:This is a serious question. You guys know me as the extremely preppy Paleoconservative. I've got a bunch of small LACs on my list. However, I've decided that I need to expand my criteria and add some larger schools to my list. I'm looking for schools that are similar to UVA, but not as hard to get into. I want a larger school with strong academics, a good Greek system, good placment on Wall Street, and in top law schools, and a moderate faculty/student body.( I want a student body and faculty that is open to all points of view. NO speach codes. I want a place where I won't be ostracized for being a staunch Paleoconservative.) my GPA is 3.2, and I have a 28 ACT.


Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. But you will be on the edge with that GPA.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 08:37     Subject: Re:Schools similar to UVA
JMU
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 06:52     Subject: Re:Schools similar to UVA
Miami University in Ohio (aka Miami of Ohio). Has a great and well ranked business school. Large Greek system and plenty of conservatives.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 00:37     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
It doesn't matter where you go to undergrad to go to law school and you won't get in anywhere with good Wall Street placement.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 00:35     Subject: Re:Schools similar to UVA
I seem to recall a thread about someone with scores like yours who allegedly got accepted. Good luck with your UVa application.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 00:10     Subject: Re:Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:Do you realize that UVA is a liberal school in a liberal town?

OP here. I'd say UVA is moderate. I have 2 very conservative friends who went there.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 00:04     Subject: Re:Schools similar to UVA
Do you realize that UVA is a liberal school in a liberal town?
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 00:02     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:With your grades and scores I would say you should think about USC, Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss. Plenty of conservatives and you will be accepted. No chance getting into UVA or Chapel Hill.

OP here. What are the differences between Auburn and Alabama? I get those two mixed up a lot.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 00:00     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
With your grades and scores I would say you should think about USC, Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss. Plenty of conservatives and you will be accepted. No chance getting into UVA or Chapel Hill.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2016 23:28     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
I would hope that you wouldn't be ostracized at any large school because of your particular political philosophy. But calling yourself a "Paleocon" makes you come across as pretentious and weird. If you decide you must use this label, be aware that it will rub people wrong. Not because you have a different belief system, but because you seem self importent and obnoxious.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2016 23:27     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
PaleoConPrep wrote:This is a serious question. You guys know me as the extremely preppy Paleoconservative. I've got a bunch of small LACs on my list. However, I've decided that I need to expand my criteria and add some larger schools to my list. I'm looking for schools that are similar to UVA, but not as hard to get into. I want a larger school with strong academics, a good Greek system, good placment on Wall Street, and in top law schools, and a moderate faculty/student body.( I want a student body and faculty that is open to all points of view. NO speach codes. I want a place where I won't be ostracized for being a staunch Paleoconservative.) my GPA is 3.2, and I have a 28 ACT.


i think the bolded part will be tough with your GPA. what about some of the other southern state schools? they would have the strong academics, good Greek system and moderate faculty/student body part.
Anonymous
Post 02/21/2016 23:12     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
3.2 GPA? That's going to make things tough.
PaleoConPrep
Post 02/21/2016 23:05     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
This is a serious question. You guys know me as the extremely preppy Paleoconservative. I've got a bunch of small LACs on my list. However, I've decided that I need to expand my criteria and add some larger schools to my list. I'm looking for schools that are similar to UVA, but not as hard to get into. I want a larger school with strong academics, a good Greek system, good placment on Wall Street, and in top law schools, and a moderate faculty/student body.( I want a student body and faculty that is open to all points of view. NO speach codes. I want a place where I won't be ostracized for being a staunch Paleoconservative.) my GPA is 3.2, and I have a 28 ACT.