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Anonymous wrote:Denison University
Grinnell
Vassar
Union College
Gettysburg

Intended major - Computer Science

If a dork/adorkable, Grinnell

If normal, Vassar

In terms of intellectualism and rigor alone, Grinnell followed by Vassar. But given currently political climates, I might advise Vassar over Grinnell (especially if the student in question is a woman) for the simple reason that the latter, incredible as it is, is still in Iowa.

Anonymous wrote:Barnard
Tufts
GW (honors program)

Barnard! There's something special and energizing about following in the footsteps of such distinguished alumnae.

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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

Really? We went to UMW this weekend and I'd consider that also. The teachers really seem to get to know the students.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Denison University
Grinnell
Vassar
Union College
Gettysburg

Intended major - Computer Science

Vassal seems like an outlier.

How?

Anonymous wrote:Davidson
W&M
UVA

You've got a small, medium, and large. Pick a fit.

Barnard
Tufts
GW (honors program)

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UCLA
WISC
Pitzer
Hamilton
UVA
Colby

social studies/history, politics,

These are very different schools. Do they want the SLAC experience or not?

Would choose UCLA followed by UVA.

Agree these choices are very different and all strong. Think too about where the kid wants to end up geographically.

For social science/history, UCLA is the strongest of the big schools, but obviously $$$ for OOS. Is that a consideration?Wisconsin would probably be second academically, but I suspect UVA would open more doors in this part of the country. And perhaps the cheapest, if in-state?

Am less acquainted with the SLACs, but again, is the ultimate goal east coast or west? Would your DC feel like a good cultural fit with a student body that’s mostly California-based?

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Anonymous wrote:For a mechanical engineering major which school would you select.

UMD Honors (instate tuition and great engineering program, but not a great social fit at all)

Princeton (generous aid, Ivy, loves the campus, and residential housing, it's okay as far as social fit)

Northwestern (likes the campus, school culture, great social fit, and engineering program, but hates the weather)

Rice (the best social fit, loves the school culture, and student is a native Houstonian, but the engineering program is not the strongest out of the group)

Go with either Princeton or Northwestern. Trust me.

Can you please elaborate or give specifics. Are you a Princeton or Northwestern alum?

Why would someone choice Rice or Northerwestern over Princeton. Similar size. all three in suburban type setting. (rice in nice part of Houston) Princeton is considered amazing over the top by most. so why not go? social stuff will be similar --these are all the same kids just being shuffled. A lot of social is luck and what you make of it.

Because Rice and Northwestern are both EXCELLENT schools and may well be a better fit for some.

I’m curious on what basis and I’m not being snarky I’m really curious how you distinguish?

Anonymous wrote:UCLA
WISC
Pitzer
Hamilton
UVA
Colby

social studies/history, politics,

These are very different schools. Do they want the SLAC experience or not?

Would choose UCLA followed by UVA.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For a mechanical engineering major which school would you select.

UMD Honors (instate tuition and great engineering program, but not a great social fit at all)

Princeton (generous aid, Ivy, loves the campus, and residential housing, it's okay as far as social fit)

Northwestern (likes the campus, school culture, great social fit, and engineering program, but hates the weather)

Rice (the best social fit, loves the school culture, and student is a native Houstonian, but the engineering program is not the strongest out of the group)

Go with either Princeton or Northwestern. Trust me.

Can you please elaborate or give specifics. Are you a Princeton or Northwestern alum?

Why would someone choice Rice or Northerwestern over Princeton. Similar size. all three in suburban type setting. (rice in nice part of Houston) Princeton is considered amazing over the top by most. so why not go? social stuff will be similar --these are all the same kids just being shuffled. A lot of social is luck and what you make of it.

Because Rice and Northwestern are both EXCELLENT schools and may well be a better fit for some.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For a mechanical engineering major which school would you select.

UMD Honors (instate tuition and great engineering program, but not a great social fit at all)

Princeton (generous aid, Ivy, loves the campus, and residential housing, it's okay as far as social fit)

Northwestern (likes the campus, school culture, great social fit, and engineering program, but hates the weather)

Rice (the best social fit, loves the school culture, and student is a native Houstonian, but the engineering program is not the strongest out of the group)

Go with either Princeton or Northwestern. Trust me.

Can you please elaborate or give specifics. Are you a Princeton or Northwestern alum?

Why would someone choice Rice or Northerwestern over Princeton. Similar size. all three in suburban type setting. (rice in nice part of Houston) Princeton is considered amazing over the top by most. so why not go? social stuff will be similar --these are all the same kids just being shuffled. A lot of social is luck and what you make of it.

If I recall, the kid said he preferred the vibe at Rice and then Northwestern. Just didn't like the cold. For engineering both Rice and NU are comparable if not better than Princeton. Not everyone is fixated on an Ivy brand. Princeton is a great school for some, but not all. It can be a lonely place for many.

Why is Princeton a uniquely lonely place?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For a mechanical engineering major which school would you select.

UMD Honors (instate tuition and great engineering program, but not a great social fit at all)

Princeton (generous aid, Ivy, loves the campus, and residential housing, it's okay as far as social fit)

Northwestern (likes the campus, school culture, great social fit, and engineering program, but hates the weather)

Rice (the best social fit, loves the school culture, and student is a native Houstonian, but the engineering program is not the strongest out of the group)

Go with either Princeton or Northwestern. Trust me.

Can you please elaborate or give specifics. Are you a Princeton or Northwestern alum?

Why would someone choice Rice or Northerwestern over Princeton. Similar size. all three in suburban type setting. (rice in nice part of Houston) Princeton is considered amazing over the top by most. so why not go? social stuff will be similar --these are all the same kids just being shuffled. A lot of social is luck and what you make of it.

If I recall, the kid said he preferred the vibe at Rice and then Northwestern. Just didn't like the cold. For engineering both Rice and NU are comparable if not better than Princeton. Not everyone is fixated on an Ivy brand. Princeton is a great school for some, but not all. It can be a lonely place for many.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CS/Engineering

In state UVA
Northwestern
Harvey Mudd
Purdue
UMD
WPI

Purdue or Harvey Mudd, depending on fit.

Agree on Harvey Mudd and Purdue. I'd add NU and UMD though. Finances might be a consideration. Congrats!

Thank you. Cost wise Purdue OOS no merit, Mudd and NU w/merit close to UVA in state so no much different. UMD OOS no merit is high.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For a mechanical engineering major which school would you select.

UMD Honors (instate tuition and great engineering program, but not a great social fit at all)

Princeton (generous aid, Ivy, loves the campus, and residential housing, it's okay as far as social fit)

Northwestern (likes the campus, school culture, great social fit, and engineering program, but hates the weather)

Rice (the best social fit, loves the school culture, and student is a native Houstonian, but the engineering program is not the strongest out of the group)

Go with either Princeton or Northwestern. Trust me.

Can you please elaborate or give specifics. Are you a Princeton or Northwestern alum?

Why would someone choice Rice or Northerwestern over Princeton. Similar size. all three in suburban type setting. (rice in nice part of Houston) Princeton is considered amazing over the top by most. so why not go? social stuff will be similar --these are all the same kids just being shuffled. A lot of social is luck and what you make of it.

Bucknell ($$$)
Pitt ($$)
PSU ($$)
Lafayette ($)
Lehigh ($$)