Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 12:04     Subject: Re:up and coming schools
Wooster, Skidmore, Conn College
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 11:51     Subject: up and coming schools
Anonymous wrote:People who are impressed with places like Wooster and Lawrence and Muhlenberg do not have experience with top 10-15 LACs. They are fine schools but they just do not provide the same experience.


I've never seen people suggest these schools instead of the top 10-15 LACs. For high stats students, they could be safeties. For students who like the top SLACs but don't have the stats, these might be more likely options.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 11:49     Subject: up and coming schools
People who are impressed with places like Wooster and Lawrence and Muhlenberg do not have experience with top 10-15 LACs. They are fine schools but they just do not provide the same experience.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 11:27     Subject: up and coming schools
Anonymous wrote:Up and coming schools ...

Universities: U of Denver, Santa Clara, Northeastern, Pitt, U of Iowa

LACs: Lewis&Clark, Wooster, Grinnell, Harvey Mudd, Willamette




I was really impressed with Wooster when we visited. Wasn't really on our radar, but we toured because we were in the area looking at other schools. It actually moved up on the list for my kid. Not sure why it isn't more widely know.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 11:23     Subject: up and coming schools
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Anonymous wrote:We were impressed by the Towson campus tour and surprised that the other three families on the tour were not from the DMV.


+1 on Towson. Beautiful campus, good size. It is supposed to be a safety for UMD but frankly it is a nicer school. Watching my kid grind away to live in College Park makes me sad.


DD is a first year at Towson (accepted at UMD also). The food isn't great this year, but overall, she really likes the campus, the vibe, the people. I'm sure UMD would have been ok, but we all agree that Towson was the right choice for her.


We did not try the food but saw a Chik fil a in the dining hall which my kid could probably eat everyday.


DP, who also has a freshman at Towson and who is also happy. The problem with the food is that you have to have a dining plan as a freshman living on campus, and the main plan doesn't include the vendors like Chik Fil A. You can use dining dollars for it (as is the case for most campuses), but most of your money is for the main dining halls. It's not a deal breaker, but you should know going in that if your kid wants Chik Fil A every day, you will be paying for it on top of the $2,600 or so per semester you are required to spend.


Food is not good at UMD either

Whats your issue? Doesn't seem to have bothered my kid who has put on 17 pounds since the start of the school year.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 11:21     Subject: up and coming schools
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Anonymous wrote:Up and coming schools ...

Universities: U of Denver, Santa Clara, Northeastern, Pitt, U of Iowa

LACs: Lewis&Clark, Wooster, Grinnell, Harvey Mudd, Willamette


What is this list 🤣


Great schools on that list. Why are you laughing?

NP. Assuming because it's supposed to be an "up and coming" list. NEU, Grinnell, Pitt and Mudd have been on radars for some time now.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 11:12     Subject: up and coming schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Up and coming schools ...

Universities: U of Denver, Santa Clara, Northeastern, Pitt, U of Iowa

LACs: Lewis&Clark, Wooster, Grinnell, Harvey Mudd, Willamette


What is this list 🤣


Great schools on that list. Why are you laughing?
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 10:51     Subject: up and coming schools
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Anonymous wrote:We were impressed by the Towson campus tour and surprised that the other three families on the tour were not from the DMV.


+1 on Towson. Beautiful campus, good size. It is supposed to be a safety for UMD but frankly it is a nicer school. Watching my kid grind away to live in College Park makes me sad.


DD is a first year at Towson (accepted at UMD also). The food isn't great this year, but overall, she really likes the campus, the vibe, the people. I'm sure UMD would have been ok, but we all agree that Towson was the right choice for her.


We did not try the food but saw a Chik fil a in the dining hall which my kid could probably eat everyday.


DP, who also has a freshman at Towson and who is also happy. The problem with the food is that you have to have a dining plan as a freshman living on campus, and the main plan doesn't include the vendors like Chik Fil A. You can use dining dollars for it (as is the case for most campuses), but most of your money is for the main dining halls. It's not a deal breaker, but you should know going in that if your kid wants Chik Fil A every day, you will be paying for it on top of the $2,600 or so per semester you are required to spend.


Food is not good at UMD either
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 10:21     Subject: up and coming schools
Towson and Mason are highly sought after for Dance majors. I realize that is a small and niche major, but I am putting it out there as to why there are some oos applicants to these schools.
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 08:39     Subject: up and coming schools
Anonymous wrote:Up and coming schools ...

Universities: U of Denver, Santa Clara, Northeastern, Pitt, U of Iowa

LACs: Lewis&Clark, Wooster, Grinnell, Harvey Mudd, Willamette


Harvey Mudd
Grinnell
Northeastern

These 3 are not up and coming. They are all well regarded (some people don’t think NE deserves it though).
Anonymous
Post 11/25/2023 00:24     Subject: up and coming schools
Anonymous wrote:Up and coming schools ...

Universities: U of Denver, Santa Clara, Northeastern, Pitt, U of Iowa

LACs: Lewis&Clark, Wooster, Grinnell, Harvey Mudd, Willamette


What is this list 🤣
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2023 19:43     Subject: up and coming schools
Up and coming schools ...

Universities: U of Denver, Santa Clara, Northeastern, Pitt, U of Iowa

LACs: Lewis&Clark, Wooster, Grinnell, Harvey Mudd, Willamette
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2023 19:20     Subject: up and coming schools
Duke
Anonymous
Post 11/23/2023 14:21     Subject: up and coming schools
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Anonymous wrote:Would Jmu, Gmu, or VT be considered up an coming?

JMU and GMU yes.

Are they, though? They both seem kind of plateaued to me. I mean, they're both great options for what they are, but I don't see either currently evolving into a different-level place. Of the three, I'd say VT actually is the most likely "comer."

DP. I would say all three, with VT becoming one of the most sought after in VA.

JMU is a less impressive school than it was 30 years ago and pretty much the same as it was 10 years ago. No sure how that qualifies as "up and coming."


It's one of the most popular schools in VA for a reason. Everyone I've ever known who attended loved it. Same with VT.

Talking past each other. Both are right.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2023 18:51     Subject: up and coming schools
Some people are uncomfortable with happy kids. Friends who have sent kids there say they loved their experience and everyone employed or in graduate school. I like how they really prepare kids for employment. The reality is most people are needing to work after college and snobby set dismisses
this. Different strokes.