Anonymous
Post 04/02/2015 17:58     Subject: Re:UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:The few people I've know like a certain....lifestyle. One has gone to be very successful (law school, etc.). The rest are all comfortable. They all have a "beachy" lifestyle. Beachy isn't exactly the right word, but they all now live in sunny areas, have flashy cars and/or boats, know the "right" people, have wives who wear skimpy clothes, etc.

That is just a small sample, of course, but that is my experience. They all graduated 15-20 years ago. The guy from my HS (who ended up very successful) was reasonably bright - approx top 25% - but not an academic superstar.


Sorry - wrong thread! LOL! Definitely don't know anyone from GMU like this. Maybe a few from UVA.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2015 17:57     Subject: Re:UVA vs GMU
The few people I've know like a certain....lifestyle. One has gone to be very successful (law school, etc.). The rest are all comfortable. They all have a "beachy" lifestyle. Beachy isn't exactly the right word, but they all now live in sunny areas, have flashy cars and/or boats, know the "right" people, have wives who wear skimpy clothes, etc.

That is just a small sample, of course, but that is my experience. They all graduated 15-20 years ago. The guy from my HS (who ended up very successful) was reasonably bright - approx top 25% - but not an academic superstar.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2015 08:40     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:Computer Science is huge at GMU. http://cs.gmu.edu/. Serious Game Design as well. You have to be accepted into the programs, however, because they are in such demand. Game Design applicants must submit portfolios. The departments meet monthly with the Dulles corridor hi-tech companies to work with them to handle contracts (some students are paid to work on them) and to assess need. The average graduate in computer science makes more than the average UVA and William and Mary graduate (per President Cabrera). The internaitonal student body is immense, as are out-of-state students. Fourteen admissions counselors handle the international students alone. 35,000 students attend, 1/3 of which are Doct. or Masters' candidates. 12,750 live on campus and the construction there never ends. Please go visit and read up on what's in your own backyard. It's an astonishing institution that the state legislature has pumped millions into. Facilities are new and state-of-the art. The engineering schools are also well regarded. And Mason just opened its North Korean campus last year.


Please remove your post, my kids will be applying there in a couple of years.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2015 00:59     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:Computer Science is huge at GMU. http://cs.gmu.edu/. Serious Game Design as well. You have to be accepted into the programs, however, because they are in such demand. Game Design applicants must submit portfolios. The departments meet monthly with the Dulles corridor hi-tech companies to work with them to handle contracts (some students are paid to work on them) and to assess need. The average graduate in computer science makes more than the average UVA and William and Mary graduate (per President Cabrera). The internaitonal student body is immense, as are out-of-state students. Fourteen admissions counselors handle the international students alone. 35,000 students attend, 1/3 of which are Doct. or Masters' candidates. 12,750 live on campus and the construction there never ends. Please go visit and read up on what's in your own backyard. It's an astonishing institution that the state legislature has pumped millions into. Facilities are new and state-of-the art. The engineering schools are also well regarded. And Mason just opened its North Korean campus last year.


I hope you mean south korea
http://masonkorea.gmu.edu/
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2015 00:45     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Computer Science is huge at GMU. http://cs.gmu.edu/. Serious Game Design as well. You have to be accepted into the programs, however, because they are in such demand. Game Design applicants must submit portfolios. The departments meet monthly with the Dulles corridor hi-tech companies to work with them to handle contracts (some students are paid to work on them) and to assess need. The average graduate in computer science makes more than the average UVA and William and Mary graduate (per President Cabrera). The internaitonal student body is immense, as are out-of-state students. Fourteen admissions counselors handle the international students alone. 35,000 students attend, 1/3 of which are Doct. or Masters' candidates. 12,750 live on campus and the construction there never ends. Please go visit and read up on what's in your own backyard. It's an astonishing institution that the state legislature has pumped millions into. Facilities are new and state-of-the art. The engineering schools are also well regarded. And Mason just opened its North Korean campus last year.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2015 14:57     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I've heard GMU has a really strong Computer Science program.


My son is in it. Fantastic. And they are committed to working with local industry to help your kid get a job. Hope it remains a sleeper school!!


No worries about that. It's been sleeping since day one and will remain unknown outside of the Fairfax area.
Good - I'm glad for that. I guess though someone ought to tell all the international students and the out-of-state students.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2015 09:37     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any other option? I wouldn't pick either for CS.


However if your DC is stuck with just those then I'd pick UVA. Better alumni network, better name recognition, recruiting, etc.

Any options out of state? Hopefully you're not one of those parents who push state schools on their kids.


Give me a break. I suppose you're one of those parents who'd pay through the nose for some school you consider a brand name whether it makes economic sense or not. Have fun subsidizing other kids, or paying top dollar for a fancy out of state LAC to try to make your kid look impressive. Not everyone has that option or desire.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2015 07:42     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I've heard GMU has a really strong Computer Science program.


My son is in it. Fantastic. And they are committed to working with local industry to help your kid get a job. Hope it remains a sleeper school!!


No worries about that. It's been sleeping since day one and will remain unknown outside of the Fairfax area.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2015 07:17     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I find it odd that a student would have these 2 choices.

And only these 2 choices ~

Guessing this is speculation and not an actual scenario.
Maybe the student only applied instate?


OP Here Actually we can only afford instate, and so want to pursue only instate schools


As I mentioned previously, my son has ADHD (mild) and is dysgraphic. He's pursuing computer science at GMU. Their disabilities office is outstanding. He can choose classes earlier than most students (a HUGE plus in a large school), he can take tests at the center, and they intervene on a student's behalf if the student gets a stubborn teacher. They run that department like a well-oiled machine.

I don't know how UVA handles this, but I can tell you that GMU is outstanding in this regard.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2015 07:07     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I find it odd that a student would have these 2 choices.

And only these 2 choices ~

Guessing this is speculation and not an actual scenario.
Maybe the student only applied instate?


OP Here Actually we can only afford instate, and so want to pursue only instate schools
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2015 06:26     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:I find it odd that a student would have these 2 choices.

And only these 2 choices ~

Guessing this is speculation and not an actual scenario.
Maybe the student only applied instate?
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2015 22:15     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Duh.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2015 22:15     Subject: UVA vs GMU
I find it odd that a student would have these 2 choices.

And only these 2 choices ~

Guessing this is speculation and not an actual scenario.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2015 22:10     Subject: UVA vs GMU
I used to work as a recruiter and the GMU students were always top contenders for our positions. The Univ. places a premium on educating kids to work at the companies that recruit there.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2015 18:32     Subject: UVA vs GMU
Anonymous wrote:Any other option? I wouldn't pick either for CS.


However if your DC is stuck with just those then I'd pick UVA. Better alumni network, better name recognition, recruiting, etc.

Any options out of state? Hopefully you're not one of those parents who push state schools on their kids.