Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where will he be HAPPIEST?

THIS. Go to admitted student days and let him see where he fits best and is happiest. Both will give you great degrees and set you up for success, but an unhappy college student will result in decreased performance, engagement in social groups, making friends, etc.

+1 I was sold after UVA admitted days and I was a Hokie. My kid did not like it at all. The sessions were super-crowded. He felt it more impersonal. He's not into the culture.

Georgetown was a clear choice for him--as painful as it was to our pocket book. I think younger sibling is more likely to make the opposite choice.

Georgetown!

As an alum of one and employee of the other, I’d say that there is no wrong answer (assuming costs are the same or not an issue). Both have very strong finance job placement.

The direct admit to McDonough is nice, so if the lack of certainty at UVA makes him anxious/less likely to enjoy his first year, then Georgetown is probably the answer. But lack of direct admit at UVA means he has a year to explore and confirm that he actually wants the business path. Lots of kids change their minds about what they want to pursue!

As others have advised, visit both and see which one your kid prefers. Does he want big football games and Greek life? UVA offers that. Does he like the idea of easy access to city life? Georgetown.

Good luck!

Anonymous wrote:Couldn’t you find a college with alumni who aren’t as insufferable as these 2 colleges have? Like maybe Duke or Columbia?

Lol this is a funny joke.

Anonymous wrote:Where will he be HAPPIEST?

THIS. Go to admitted student days and let him see where he fits best and is happiest. Both will give you great degrees and set you up for success, but an unhappy college student will result in decreased performance, engagement in social groups, making friends, etc.