Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 09:55     Subject: GMU
I'm from OOS. I have always assumed that George Mason is similar to UNC Charlotte. Basically, both schools are nothing like their historical reputation.

I think what is holding it back is that size wise it should be a big time D1 football school, which is what a lot of suburban kids want, but it isn't one.

Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 09:47     Subject: GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Very good school for many programs, but still seen as a commuter school to many.

Son is somewhat recent graduate within College of Science and lived on campus or nearby apartment for his 4 years although we are about 30 minutes from campus. Had several solid internships and landed starting salary of $125k right out of school. He is now partway through part-time masters there as well. He has found the professors in his program to be very accessible and supportive, he did research for one and another assisted in helping him get his first internship.


Then they are old and ignorant. Carnegie reclassified GMU to "primarily residential" in 2011. https://www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax/changes-at-gmu-lead-to-designation-as-primarily-residential-institution/article_5acea37e-98d7-5091-9796-90f3ac439160.html


Yes, but perception is reality. As I said, “still seen as a commuter school to many.” Not claiming as fact, but as an opinion many still hold.



You haven’t been on campus lately. I have been. Please go tour before you share your negative outdated “perceptions” again.


+1. going by outdated info. Here are the USWR https://publicuniversityhonors.com/2017/09/13/u-s-news-rankings-for-57-leading-universities-1983-2007/

using the same logic - my perception is USC is a #44 school.

GMU has changed more than any other school in VA. Getting a good GPA at GMU will get you into any PHD program in the US, even back then.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 08:49     Subject: GMU
Anonymous wrote:Good luck getting into W&M or VT for physics.

I didn’t think you applied into a major for W&M?
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 08:48     Subject: GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Very good school for many programs, but still seen as a commuter school to many.

Son is somewhat recent graduate within College of Science and lived on campus or nearby apartment for his 4 years although we are about 30 minutes from campus. Had several solid internships and landed starting salary of $125k right out of school. He is now partway through part-time masters there as well. He has found the professors in his program to be very accessible and supportive, he did research for one and another assisted in helping him get his first internship.


Then they are old and ignorant. Carnegie reclassified GMU to "primarily residential" in 2011. https://www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax/changes-at-gmu-lead-to-designation-as-primarily-residential-institution/article_5acea37e-98d7-5091-9796-90f3ac439160.html


Yes, but perception is reality. As I said, “still seen as a commuter school to many.” Not claiming as fact, but as an opinion many still hold.



You haven’t been on campus lately. I have been. Please go tour before you share your negative outdated “perceptions” again.


You are not reading it properly.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2026 08:36     Subject: GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Very good school for many programs, but still seen as a commuter school to many.

Son is somewhat recent graduate within College of Science and lived on campus or nearby apartment for his 4 years although we are about 30 minutes from campus. Had several solid internships and landed starting salary of $125k right out of school. He is now partway through part-time masters there as well. He has found the professors in his program to be very accessible and supportive, he did research for one and another assisted in helping him get his first internship.


Then they are old and ignorant. Carnegie reclassified GMU to "primarily residential" in 2011. https://www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax/changes-at-gmu-lead-to-designation-as-primarily-residential-institution/article_5acea37e-98d7-5091-9796-90f3ac439160.html


Yes, but perception is reality. As I said, “still seen as a commuter school to many.” Not claiming as fact, but as an opinion many still hold.



You haven’t been on campus lately. I have been. Please go tour before you share your negative outdated “perceptions” again.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 23:17     Subject: GMU
Good luck getting into W&M or VT for physics.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 23:16     Subject: GMU
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Frankly, I think GMU is seriously underrated in the rankings. It has many excellent programs and is located in a fantastic area for internships, etc.


Agree. My kids refuse to consider it because they could walk there from home, but it’s a great school.



Ok, but not really relevant