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Anonymous wrote:Neuroscience or Cognitive Science major (in-state in CA, but not Bay Area or LA)

UC Berkeley
UCLA
Emory
UVA
University of Florida
University of Michigan

I'd go with Berkeley, although UCLA may have a little quality of life edge.

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Anonymous wrote:Cornell
Rice
UCLA
UT Austin (but not Turings)

For a boy, CS.

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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.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA
VT
GMU

Major: CS

Would need to take loans

UVA--I know kid doing CS and loves it. Easy choice.

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Anonymous wrote:Wisconsin
Michigan State
McGill
Northeastern
UMD
UVA
Pitt
VTech
WM
UF
Miami
Vermont
Oregon

no in-state options (in DC)

major = CS
some offered good merit (northeastern, UF, some from UMD)

Does student have a major or general area of academic interest? Any financial considerations, such as merit?

Anonymous wrote:Interesting reading these. So many posters are citing their child’s intended major as a large factor. Many of these kids will switch major before graduating. In most cases, I’d go with the best overall combo of financial fit and reputation and academic/social fit.

Anonymous wrote:Any thoughts on these for a liberal arts kid. Not nerdy, but not into heavy party scene.

Dickinson - on budget

College of Wooster - on budget

Denison - slightly over budget but can manage if worth it

Kenyon - even more over budget than Dension, but again, could make it work if necessary

Anonymous wrote:Here's another:

Interests in education & public policy

UVA - in state
Barnard
Georgetown
U Mich
U WI

Leaning UVA...

Anonymous wrote:Any thoughts on these for a liberal arts kid. Not nerdy, but not into heavy party scene.

Dickinson - on budget

College of Wooster - on budget

Denison - slightly over budget but can manage if worth it

Kenyon - even more over budget than Dension, but again, could make it work if necessary

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Anonymous wrote:DD science with a STRONG music component, the options are:

Carnegie Mellon (BXA, loves both music mentors)
Boston U. (12k merit annually, loves 1 of the music mentors)
UMD (in state full merit tuition annually + FIRE program, loves 1 of the music mentors)

Kid values social aspect (wants to have fun as well), I value $ and closeness to home, would like to not be impressed with the name of the school (is that possible???

BU but it is a very urban campus. UMD I believe is a very spaced out campus in several locations?

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Anonymous wrote:CMU - grant $37K, has to apply for annual renewal
URochester - scholarship $14K annually
UNC - scholarship $4.7K annually
UVA
W&M

intended major Biology or Chemistry
Prefers mid size, not into sports or greek

Rochester and W&M seem to fit the type of school environment your child seeks. Great options though! W&M a fantastic in-state option for science majors.

Are you serious? CMU with the $37k grant.

Anonymous wrote:Here's another:

Interests in education & public policy

UVA - in state
Barnard
Georgetown
U Mich
U WI

Leaning UVA...

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for sharing! I kind of changed my mind after I saw the numbers. I pick Towson or Hood, depending on how your kid felt on visits. Well done!