Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 16:05     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Georgetown
or
UVA

Financial aid at both
Major undecided
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 16:02     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Williams
Rice
UCLA
Cal

Math/Applied math
No financial considerations


omg not even close Williams by a country mile - cold winters for sure but the Williams experience and prestige is second to none. Will open doors for life..

Then in order - Cal, Rice, UCLA, and Cornell - which are all great schools!
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 16:00     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Tufts 5 year BFA+BA/BS
OR
VCU arts + Honors college


Cost about the same
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:57     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Major: Business / pre-business
All OOS
Some merit $, finances not a consideration

UGA
UIUC Gies
UC Irvine
UC Davis
Cal Poly SLO
Tulane
SMU Cox
IU Kelley
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:55     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:VA resident with plan to move to CA so could make in-state tuition work for CA schools after first year - would delay move for four years if DC selects UVA

Major: English/undecided (heavier on the "undecided" which is what makes this really tricky)

UCSD
UCSB
UVA



I would choose UVA in-state for cost and it is strong in English. UC schools tend to be more research and graduate program focused and it is difficult to get in state tuition established.

If you really want to move to California, that may change the calculus.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:54     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:CNU
Lynchburg
Bryn Mawr
Gettysburg
Ursinus

Full Pay. But, with the scholarships/merit received they'd all be about $20-30K range.
Pre-health (dental, PT, or advanced nursing). They don't all have nursing, however, that is not the decided path. If that is the decision, could do an accelerated path after grad. We have a 520 that could cover the 4 years at these prices, and likely the accelerated program, as well.

Did NOT want a big school. Already decided against a T15 school that was a reach but made accepted. Too expensive, far away, and not the right fit after visiting and doing full tour. I thought DC was crazy but it's their decision and >$80K/year I get it.


I’d lean Bryn Mawr. Excellent reputation and educational experience.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:54     Subject: Re:Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Rice
UCLA
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS.


Editing


Cornell
Rice
UCLA (OOS)
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS. No financial considerations.



Cornell or Rice.

Both great, but very different schools. Cornell has more name recognition, but is known as a pressure-cooker. Rice isn't as well known on the East Coast, but is generally regarded as one of the happier colleges in the US. Cornell will be a little more fratty; Rice will be a little more nerdy. Recruiting is good at both schools. Career outcomes will be similar.


Completely agree with the assessment. Would just add that Cornell's CS program is a cut above Rice's and is arguably the best in the Ivy League so career wise I would give the lead to Cornell.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:51     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.


UC Davis for in-state is very tempting, amazing CS results. Just acknowledge that the UC's are over enrolled and thus it might take 5 years to graduate.

Virginia Tech is the obvious choice especially if your home is in Virginia and you could get the in-state tuition.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:49     Subject: Re:Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Rice
UCLA
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS.


Editing


Cornell
Rice
UCLA (OOS)
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS. No financial considerations.



Cornell or Rice.

Both great, but very different schools. Cornell has more name recognition, but is known as a pressure-cooker. Rice isn't as well known on the East Coast, but is generally regarded as one of the happier colleges in the US. Cornell will be a little more fratty; Rice will be a little more nerdy. Recruiting is good at both schools. Career outcomes will be similar.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:43     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Major: mathematics, in state VA
Dayton: $31k annually
Clemson: unknown merit scholarship
Jmu
VT
W&M

Loves a big sports atmosphere. Can only do $20k a year before having to take out loans. Zero financial packages so far. 13,000 SAI


Academics W&M. Big Sports, Clemson or VT. Financial aid packages should be a big factor, though.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:40     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Davidson
UVA
W&M

Econ, then Econ PhD

Money is not an issue



All are good. You've got small, medium, and large. If size matters, go with that. Lots of kids change majors, so definitely don't go solely on that.

Getting into a good PhD program is significantly helped by working closely with faculty. This probably favors Davidson, then W&M, then UVA. There are stats on undergraduate school of PhD recipients by field and it seems to support that when you adjust for number of students for economics.

https://www.highereddatastories.com/2023/10/undergraduate-institutions-of-doctoral.html
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:37     Subject: Re:Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Rice
UCLA
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS.


Editing


Cornell
Rice
UCLA (OOS)
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS. No financial considerations.


Cornell for Ivy and distance to home, if you’re in the DMV. Otherwise, Rice for the overall better campus and quality of life.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:26     Subject: Re:Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Rice
UCLA
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS.


Editing


Cornell
Rice
UCLA (OOS)
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS. No financial considerations.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:20     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
Anonymous wrote:CNU
Lynchburg
Bryn Mawr
Gettysburg
Ursinus

Full Pay. But, with the scholarships/merit received they'd all be about $20-30K range.
Pre-health (dental, PT, or advanced nursing). They don't all have nursing, however, that is not the decided path. If that is the decision, could do an accelerated path after grad. We have a 520 that could cover the 4 years at these prices, and likely the accelerated program, as well.

Did NOT want a big school. Already decided against a T15 school that was a reach but made accepted. Too expensive, far away, and not the right fit after visiting and doing full tour. I thought DC was crazy but it's their decision and >$80K/year I get it.


Ugh. Excuse the typos.
Anonymous
Post 03/29/2024 15:20     Subject: Let us pick for you…list acceptances
CNU
Lynchburg
Bryn Mawr
Gettysburg
Ursinus

Full Pay. But, with the scholarships/merit received they'd all be about $20-30K range.
Pre-health (dental, PT, or advanced nursing). They don't all have nursing, however, that is not the decided path. If that is the decision, could do an accelerated path after grad. We have a 520 that could cover the 4 years at these prices, and likely the accelerated program, as well.

Did NOT want a big school. Already decided against a T15 school that was a reach but made accepted. Too expensive, far away, and not the right fit after visiting and doing full tour. I thought DC was crazy but it's their decision and >$80K/year I get it.