Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:59     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Williams
Rice
UCLA
Cal

Math/Applied math
No financial considerations


My kid a few years ago had a similar list of choices for a math major. After visiting chose the SLAC (although really liked Rice but didn't want to live in Texas) and double majored in math and a social science. Got into a top 5 grad school.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:59     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Brown
Duke
Penn

undecided--probably social science--major, no financial aid


Brown, unless they want a Greek/sports scene
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:58     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Brown
Duke
Penn

undecided--probably social science--major, no financial aid


hmm, which school has the least pretentious student body? Whichever that one is for you. Oddly, my answer may not be the answer others come up with, and I don't intend to start a war here.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:57     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
CS

Rose Hulman
WPI
RIT

Prefers small school, but needs strong disability support, which RIT has.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:55     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Williams
Rice
UCLA
Cal

Math/Applied math
No financial considerations



This is a nice problem to have.

Williams will have the weakest Math/Applied Math program. Would choose Rice or Cornell over the UCs. Both UCLA and Berkeley have classes with more than 1500 students. They're fine for grad school, but undergrads are just cogs in the machine. Much better educational experience at Rice or Cornell.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:55     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Brown
Duke
Penn

undecided--probably social science--major, no financial aid


Those are schools with very different feels. I know which one I would take.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:52     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Major: Data Science
PSU Behrend
Virginia Tech
Michigan state university
Drexel
UC Davis
Case Western
Northeastern (1st semester abroad)
Ohio State
University of Pittsburgh

Prefers: School with a strong CS reputation, huge rahrah school spirit. Moved to LA in High school(Dad's job) but originally from the DMV area and still have a home there.


VA Tech. Great for CS, awesome school spirit.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:49     Subject: Re:Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:CMU - grant $37K, has to apply for annual renewal
URochester - scholarship $14K annually
UNC - scholarship $4.7K annually
UVA
W&M

intended major Biology or Chemistry
Prefers mid size, not into sports or greek


Rochester and W&M seem to fit the type of school environment your child seeks. Great options though! W&M a fantastic in-state option for science majors.


Are you serious? CMU with the $37k grant.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:48     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Major: Data Science
PSU Behrend
Virginia Tech
Michigan state university
Drexel
UC Davis
Case Western
Northeastern (1st semester abroad)
Ohio State
University of Pittsburgh

Prefers: School with a strong CS reputation, huge rahrah school spirit. Moved to LA in High school(Dad's job) but originally from the DMV area and still have a home there.


Virginia Tech or The Ohio State University.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:45     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:UMass
Eckerd
Ithaca
UMD


UMD is clear winner
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:45     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Roanoke
CNU
GMU
VCU
UMW
UNCG

ADHD kid
Info Systems (cyber security) major (*NOT CS*)
financial concerns


Any merit at the private/out of state ones?

I really liked Roanoke. If you want small and nurturing, that's the answer.

If your kid will be fine in a big environment, I'd say let them pick their favorite.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:44     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Roanoke
CNU
GMU
VCU
UMW
UNCG

ADHD kid
Info Systems (cyber security) major (*NOT CS*)
financial concerns


just because I have heard the supports for ADHD kids are really great, I'd say GMU


I was going to say GMU or CNU for the major and ADHD supports. CNU could be better if child would benefit from smaller environment. Congrats on a great selection of schools!
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:44     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Brown
Duke
Penn

undecided--probably social science--major, no financial aid
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:44     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Roanoke
CNU
GMU
VCU
UMW
UNCG

ADHD kid
Info Systems (cyber security) major (*NOT CS*)
financial concerns


just because I have heard the supports for ADHD kids are really great, I'd say GMU


I have heard that UMW has great supports as well. Good luck!
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 12:44     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Williams
Rice
UCLA
Cal

Math/Applied math
No financial considerations


Tricky. These are all great options for different reasons. I think it comes down a lot to environment and whether student values LAC strengths, types of classmates, collaboration over Cal prestige (of course, all these schools have prestige) and stem opps.

Visit and see where kid feels most at home/excited. Congrats!