ITT: HS Seniors discuss and update their college application status

[Siren Silently]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel

[TotalCollapse]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel
:thumbup:

[caress me down]

Did you visit all those?

[ascitiesburn101]

Why would you do NYU ED? Horrible idea unless your daddy makes seven figures per year.

[lightcollapse]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel
Go here, kick it with me.

[Praetor]

St. John's College does rolling admissions so I'll apply there as soon as humanly possible and if I get in, I won't apply to anything else. But if I don't, I'll probably apply to Georgetown, maybe SUNY Albany...I dunno, I've really got my heart set on St. John's.

[eatsound]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel

Best location. Ever. (And an awesome school as well) But I'm not applying cause I never took the SAT2s and I still need to retake the normal SATs before applying to schools this fall. boooo

[TheDemosRock]

Why would you do NYU ED? Horrible idea unless your daddy makes seven figures per year.
Seriously dude. NYU is not worth that money at all.

My list is like this:
Johns Hopkins (Early Decision)
Brown (Early Action)
Georgetown (debating EA on this as well, but probably won't)
Tufts
Columbia
UPenn
Northwestern
Boston University
NYU
SUNY Stony Brook
SUNY Binghmton


That's more or less also in order of preference.

[caitlinlee]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel

This is where I will be in a few days.

[ascitiesburn101]

Just pumped out an essay. Shit flowed straight from my mind to the paper. Hopefully it'll be alright for the common app.

[Siren Silently]

Did you visit all those?

Have seen all the UC's, have visited NYU and BU as well.

Why would you do NYU ED? Horrible idea unless your daddy makes seven figures per year.

I've got my heart set on it. Plus I very much doubt I'd make it which prompted me to consider ED. My parents are willing to contribute a reasonable amount to my education if I got into a reputable school; otherwise I might very well be just throwing away money for trivial things, but I'm willing to tack on a bit of money for an investment which (hopefully) will give me a fulfilling experience the next 4 years.

Go here, kick it with me.
Hahaha, UCSB is the only UC that I'm truly interested in. The rest are just there to broaden my chances to get into a reasonably prestigious yet affordable school.

Just pumped out an essay. Shit flowed straight from my mind to the paper. Hopefully it'll be alright for the common app.

Which prompt did you choose? I've been agonizing over all 4 and ended up writing 2 rough drafts, both of them shit.

[caress me down]

Hmm my order is:

George Washington University
Dickinson College
Connecticut College
Warren Wilson College
Lehigh (because my mother is making me)
and a few more I'm undecided about

[TakeItToManHat]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel

First bold: Will be there pretty much every weekend of senior year

Second bold: Drexel is a piece of shit. Just warning.

My list is pretty weird. I'm an accounting major, but I also play baseball and have been getting some interest from D-1/D-2 schools. So my list is below.

1. University of Delaware
2. Philadelphia University
3. Siena College
4. SUNY- Albany
5. Marist College
6. Gettysburg College
7. Towson University
8. University of Rhode Island
9. Bentley University
10. University of Mary Washington
11. Merrimack College
12. UMass- Boston

[TheDemosRock]

Hmm my order is:

George Washington University
Dickinson College
Connecticut College
Warren Wilson College
Lehigh (because my mother is making me)
and a few more I'm undecided about
don't you hate that? my parents are literally forcing me to apply to harvard "just in case"
I'm worried about JHU - there's no way I'm gonna make it to Harvard

[fallingheart]

Best location. Ever. (And an awesome school as well) But I'm not applying cause I never took the SAT2s and I still need to retake the normal SATs before applying to schools this fall. boooo

Agreed! I was so in love with this school. I got wait-listed though ><

[TheDemosRock]

I also agree about B.U.
It's a really good school, and Boston's an awesome city too.

[MarsEatWorld]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel
I'm moving in tomorrow!!!!! I'm about to leave.

:thumbup:
yes yes yes

First bold: Will be there pretty much every weekend of senior year

Second bold: Drexel is a piece of shit. Just warning.

My list is pretty weird. I'm an accounting major, but I also play baseball and have been getting some interest from D-1/D-2 schools. So my list is below.

1. University of Delaware
2. Philadelphia University
3. Siena College
4. SUNY- Albany
5. Marist College
6. Gettysburg College
7. Towson University
8. University of Rhode Island
9. Bentley University
10. University of Mary Washington
11. Merrimack College
12. UMass- Boston
Why aren't you applying to College PARK

Agreed! I was so in love with this school. I got wait-listed though ><
I almost went there.. it was tough to pick between boston and maryland but I'm from Brazil and the weather in Boston scares me so I'm slowly making my way up there :D Grad school for sure.

[TheDemosRock]

I almost went there.. it was tough to pick between boston and maryland but I'm from Brazil and the weather in Boston scares me so I'm slowly making my way up there :D Grad school for sure.
lol @ brazilians on AP..

But actually, I have a friend from Puerto Rico who did the exact same thing as you. He's at U Maryland Baltimore County, but he was also choosing between that and BU.

[MarsEatWorld]

lol @ brazilians on AP..

But actually, I have a friend from Puerto Rico who did the exact same thing as you. He's at U Maryland Baltimore County, but he was also choosing between that and BU.
Hey now. I've been here for a while. I'm not even a Paramore fan. Hahaa

[TheDemosRock]

Hey now. I've been here for a while. I'm not even a Paramore fan. Hahaa
I know, that's what made it even better lol

[MarsEatWorld]

I know, that's what made it even better lol
And I'm also not 14. lol

[TheDemosRock]

And I'm also not 14. lol
AND you speak English.

[caress me down]

don't you hate that? my parents are literally forcing me to apply to harvard "just in case"
I'm worried about JHU - there's no way I'm gonna make it to Harvard
Yessss I hate it lots. My mother and brother both went to Lehigh, and to put it simply, it's not my scene. Sigh.
Good luck with Harvard.

[MarsEatWorld]

AND you speak English.
This is true.

[OveriseFan]

don't you hate that? my parents are literally forcing me to apply to harvard "just in case"
I'm worried about JHU - there's no way I'm gonna make it to Harvard

I've heard only negative things about Harvard's undergrad...

[ascitiesburn101]

I spend unordinate amounts of time on College Confidential.

[Siren Silently]

Second bold: Drexel is a piece of shit. Just warning.



word. Application is free and no additional essays are needed though.

I spend unordinate amounts of time on College Confidential.

Isn't hype such a sickening thing?

[zion the lion]

I'm the only person I know who hasnt even thought about applying for college. I cant even afford it, so as long as the army allows schizo's I'm good.

But my back up plan is UAA, it's way too easy to get in there.

[wewascontenders]

Penn State
Bloomsburg
West Chester
Kutztown
Shippensburg
Temple


going somewhere in state. worst comes i'll do community for a year or two and transfer.

[TheDemosRock]

I've heard only negative things about Harvard's undergrad...
same with me, virtually zero research time. it sucks a lot, so i probably wouldn't go even if i got in.

[OveriseFan]

same with me, virtually zero research time. it sucks a lot, so i probably wouldn't go even if i got in.

Yep. It's all for graduate students. So why go there as an undergrad and pay a shitload when you're an after thought? Save it for Grad School... Harvard will still be there.

[TakeItToManHat]

I'm moving in tomorrow!!!!! I'm about to leave.


yes yes yes


Why aren't you applying to College PARK


I almost went there.. it was tough to pick between boston and maryland but I'm from Brazil and the weather in Boston scares me so I'm slowly making my way up there :D Grad school for sure.
Well their business school is great but I'm trying to play baseball in college. D-1 ACC ain't my cup of tea. Siena is my top right now though,.

[MarsEatWorld]

Well their business school is great but I'm trying to play baseball in college. D-1 ACC ain't my cup of tea. Siena is my top right now though,.
Oh okay. That's cool. What position do you play?

[MarsEatWorld]

word. Application is free and no additional essays are needed though.



Isn't hype such a sickening thing?
I APPLIED TO DREXEL THAT WAY TOO LAST YEAR.
I got a full ride...actually hahahaha.
no thanks.
It's also been voted the ugliest college campus

[TakeItToManHat]

Oh okay. That's cool. What position do you play?
Right now second base/middle infielder/thirdbase/catcher/outfield. Pretty much everywhere but I've been at second base for most of the summer. There's so much more research with finding the right college both academically as well as athletically.

[MarsEatWorld]

Right now second base/middle infielder/thirdbase/catcher/outfield. Pretty much everywhere but I've been at second base for most of the summer. There's so much more research with finding the right college both academically as well as athletically.
Yeah really. Don't apply to Drexel is all I can say. Blegh.

[TakeItToManHat]

Yeah really. Don't apply to Drexel is all I can say. Blegh.
Yeah, I was in Philly two weeks ago for a showcase for Philadelphia University. Besides that campus, everything in Philly is gross. Including Drexel. It's funny because my ex is going to Temple this year and that school is just blah

[TheNotoriousIAN]

Heres my list:

University Of Utah

[fallingheart]

word. Application is free and no additional essays are needed though.
same reason i applied to the school i am in now. funny how things turn out.

[Siren Silently]

Yeah really. Don't apply to Drexel is all I can say. Blegh.

hahah whats so awful about Drexel? Especially since you got a full ride.

I could care less about campus, I'm applying to NYU, BU and GWU for god's sake haha; I've heard about poor administration that's lazy and out of touch but thats to be expected at just about any large university.

[quitmyscene]

Seriously dude. NYU is not worth that money at all.

My list is like this:
Johns Hopkins (Early Decision)
Brown (Early Action)
Georgetown (debating EA on this as well, but probably won't)
Tufts
Columbia
UPenn
Northwestern
Boston University
NYU
SUNY Stony Brook
SUNY Binghmton


That's more or less also in order of preference.
What are you planning on majoring in? As a heads up, Tufts was my top choice but the kids that go there are so weird. I don't really know how to describe it, but everyone I know who goes there and everyone I know who knows someone there are basically a bunch of annoying people that think they're awesome because they got into Tufts, but they're really socially awkward and stuff. Again, not really sure how to describe it.. but meh.

Come to BU, all of you! If your family isn't rich (see: middle class) they give you a ton of financial aid. The programs are great and they love research and stuff. I basically live on Harvard's campus now (wanted to move off campus but somewhere really nice and affordable, and not in shitty Allston) and I would personally never go there. I just don't like the way they do things. However, you'll have a Harvard degree which means you won't have problems with getting jobs or anything. Also: there are so many pretty girls at BU. Not so many pretty guys (many pretty gay guys, but little attractive straight males) so.. if you're a straight male, you will get girls. This is a fact. I don't know how many times I heard girls on my floor talk about guys they normally wouldn't go for but were fighting after because "it's BU." Ladies, no worries - MIT frats are closer than BU frats and there are a ton of other schools around as well. Not only is BU huge, but Boston is full of students so you never have to worry about not finding people you'll be friends with.

Okay. Excuse my ranting. Good luck everyone. I highly recommend applying to at least one place (if possible: a safety or a good fit) early / with rolling admissions just so you know you'll be going SOMEWHERE by December/January. Most schools won't let you know if you're in or not until the very end of March, and there's little more frustrating than everyone you know being accepted somewhere and you still not having any idea for a few months.

[MarsEatWorld]

hahah whats so awful about Drexel? Especially since you got a full ride.

I could care less about campus, I'm applying to NYU, BU and GWU for god's sake haha; I've heard about poor administration that's lazy and out of touch but thats to be expected at just about any large university.
I was picking between BC, UMD, and UNC

[OveriseFan]

hahah whats so awful about Drexel? Especially since you got a full ride.

I could care less about campus, I'm applying to NYU, BU and GWU for god's sake haha; I've heard about poor administration that's lazy and out of touch but thats to be expected at just about any large university.

For the most part their facilities aren't so great, except their engineering stuff. I've heard even just their standard classrooms suck.

I don't know, I have no desire to go to school in Philly. Hahaha.

What are you planning on majoring in? As a heads up, Tufts was my top choice but the kids that go there are so weird. I don't really know how to describe it, but everyone I know who goes there and everyone I know who knows someone there are basically a bunch of annoying people that think they're awesome because they got into Tufts, but they're really socially awkward and stuff. Again, not really sure how to describe it.. but meh.

Come to BU, all of you! If your family isn't rich (see: middle class) they give you a ton of financial aid. The programs are great and they love research and stuff. I basically live on Harvard's campus now (wanted to move off campus but somewhere really nice and affordable, and not in shitty Allston) and I would personally never go there. I just don't like the way they do things. However, you'll have a Harvard degree which means you won't have problems with getting jobs or anything. Also: there are so many pretty girls at BU. Not so many pretty guys (many pretty gay guys, but little attractive straight males) so.. if you're a straight male, you will get girls. This is a fact. I don't know how many times I heard girls on my floor talk about guys they normally wouldn't go for but were fighting after because "it's BU." Ladies, no worries - MIT frats are closer than BU frats and there are a ton of other schools around as well. Not only is BU huge, but Boston is full of students so you never have to worry about not finding people you'll be friends with.

Okay. Excuse my ranting. Good luck everyone. I highly recommend applying to at least one place (if possible: a safety or a good fit) early / with rolling admissions just so you know you'll be going SOMEWHERE by December/January. Most schools won't let you know if you're in or not until the very end of March, and there's little more frustrating than everyone you know being accepted somewhere and you still not having any idea for a few months.

I find it funny that you mention how people at Tufts are awkward and lack social skills and then tell girls not to worry because "MIT frats are closer than BU frats." later on. Was that a joke?

MIT kids have got to be the weirdest, most lacking in social skills kids ever. I've heard some stories of parties with MIT kids...

[TheDemosRock]

haahahaha I know that there's a lot of weird shit that goes down at Tufts, but I think I'd be okay overall. The plan right now is to do some combination of anthropology and political science-related majors and minors.

[quitmyscene]

For the most part their facilities aren't so great, except their engineering stuff. I've heard even just their standard classrooms suck.

I don't know, I have no desire to go to school in Philly. Hahaha.



I find it funny that you mention how people at Tufts are awkward and lack social skills and then tell girls not to worry because "MIT frats are closer than BU frats." later on. Was that a joke?

MIT kids have got to be the weirdest, most lacking in social skills kids ever. I've heard some stories of parties with MIT kids...

No joke. MIT kids know how to party. It's sort of one of those "you have to see it to believe it" type deals. I think the stereotype is that they're all really smart and they know how to throw a good party, but they're clueless when it comes to being "normal." That said, girls and guys from other Boston schools all come to the MIT frats so you aren't really stuck with just awkward MIT kids.

[TakeItToManHat]

Man, i wish my SAT was presentable. I did dreadful on it.

Early Apps I will be filling out soon:

Siena, Philly U, Bentley University and SUNY Albany

[Joe DeAndrea]

Applying to NYU, Drexel, Northeastern, Emerson..few others. Chances of getting into those: zero, haha.

[lovely864md]

First bold: Will be there pretty much every weekend of senior year

Second bold: Drexel is a piece of shit. Just warning.

My list is pretty weird. I'm an accounting major, but I also play baseball and have been getting some interest from D-1/D-2 schools. So my list is below.

1. University of Delaware
2. Philadelphia University
3. Siena College
4. SUNY- Albany
5. Marist College
6. Gettysburg College
7. Towson University
8. University of Rhode Island
9. Bentley University
10. University of Mary Washington
11. Merrimack College
12. UMass- Boston

Visited there the other day, I really liked it.

My list, in order of preference:

1. Northeastern
2. UC - Boulder
3. SUNY - UB
4. Gettysburg
5. Franklin & Marshall

Yes, that list makes absolutely no sense.

[quitmyscene]

Applying to NYU, Drexel, Northeastern, Emerson..few others. Chances of getting into those: zero, haha.

Apply early to Northeastern. At least 30 kids from my high school (no, seriously) do this and I'd estimate 29/30 of them get in. Probably about 12 end up going, counting kids who applied and got in regular decision. From what I've seen first hand, the acceptance rate is much lower applying "normally." By that, I mean that people that are much more qualified (better GPA, SATs, etc) might get wait listed or flat out rejected whereas say.. even underqualifed kids who got in no problem early acceptance.

[TakeItToManHat]

Visited there the other day, I really liked it.

My list, in order of preference:

1. Northeastern
2. UC - Boulder
3. SUNY - UB
4. Gettysburg
5. Franklin & Marshall

Yes, that list makes absolutely no sense.
I've been to Gettysburg a bunch of times. I'm not really a fan of the campus or how much money it is. Just a really cool town.

Franklin & Marshall is mad nice. Friend plays baseball there

[lovely864md]

Apply early to Northeastern. At least 30 kids from my high school (no, seriously) do this and I'd estimate 29/30 of them get in. Probably about 12 end up going, counting kids who applied and got in regular decision. From what I've seen first hand, the acceptance rate is much lower applying "normally." By that, I mean that people that are much more qualified (better GPA, SATs, etc) might get wait listed or flat out rejected whereas say.. even underqualifed kids who got in no problem early acceptance.

Are the kids applying early getting any financial aid?

One of my friends is getting $30,000 to go there since she is a female engineering major. I am insanely jealous.

I've been to Gettysburg a bunch of times. I'm not really a fan of the campus or how much money it is. Just a really cool town.

Franklin & Marshall is mad nice. Friend plays baseball there

I really liked both schools. There's no way I can afford them though. The town is nice, it's definitely not like where I live.

[TakeItToManHat]

Are the kids applying early getting any financial aid?

One of my friends is getting $30,000 to go there since she is a female engineering major. I am insanely jealous.



I really liked both schools. There's no way I can afford them though. The town is nice, it's definitely not like where I live.
Where do you live? I live in NY too

[lovely864md]

Where do you live? I live in NY too

Rochester.

[TakeItToManHat]

Rochester.
True. Long Island for me

[lovely864md]

True. Long Island for me

Ick.

[quitmyscene]

Are the kids applying early getting any financial aid?

One of my friends is getting $30,000 to go there since she is a female engineering major. I am insanely jealous.



I really liked both schools. There's no way I can afford them though. The town is nice, it's definitely not like where I live.

Yep - finaid is no different than if you applied regular decision. And your friend knows what's up. Ha. I'm a female engineer and that/not having a rich family is the only way I can afford BU.

[katieeeeeeeee]

i'm planning on applying to:
NYU
university of maryland college park!
georgetown university
university of delaware
yale (my parents want me to apply to an ivy league)
towson
northwestern
and maybe georgia tech.

[TakeItToManHat]

UDel is the shit. Parties are insane

[TheDemosRock]

Ick.
don't knock long island, i love it

[Siren Silently]

don't knock long island, i love it

Shes got a point. Although it could be worse, atleast you guys aren't Staten Island.

[caress me down]

Visited there the other day, I really liked it.

My list, in order of preference:

1. Northeastern
2. UC - Boulder
3. SUNY - UB
4. Gettysburg
5. Franklin & Marshall

Yes, that list makes absolutely no sense.
My boyfriend goes to Boulder. It's fucking amazing. I'd do anything to go there.

I looked at Gettysberg and Franklin & Marshall and didn't like either. They definitely give off a much different vibe than Boulder

[eatsound]

Apply early to Northeastern. At least 30 kids from my high school (no, seriously) do this and I'd estimate 29/30 of them get in. Probably about 12 end up going, counting kids who applied and got in regular decision. From what I've seen first hand, the acceptance rate is much lower applying "normally." By that, I mean that people that are much more qualified (better GPA, SATs, etc) might get wait listed or flat out rejected whereas say.. even underqualifed kids who got in no problem early acceptance.

Since I'm from MA do you think applying early would give me a better chance of getting in? Or does that only apply to out of state students..? I'd love to go to NU haha

[ascitiesburn101]

half of my english class is applying to fucking princeton and brown. i'm embarassed to even mention the schools that i'm applying to as well as the fact that i don't know where i want to apply for sure. bastards.

[Spenny]

I hate how so many people can afford to apply to like 15 universities and go to whichever they choose, even if they are far away from home.

I applied to two, Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. Got accepted to both, but chose SFU because I was offered a $24,000 scholarship. Full-ride ftw. Can't afford to stay in residence, but at least I won't end up with any student loans.

[quitmyscene]

Since I'm from MA do you think applying early would give me a better chance of getting in? Or does that only apply to out of state students..? I'd love to go to NU haha

Probably, haha. I'm originally from Franklin (MA) and I know my friend from Reading had the same results - where a ton of seniors apply and get in, no problem. As long as your grades and everything are decent, you shouldn't have a problem getting in. And in a worst case scenario, they'll defer you to regular decision.. it's pretty rare that they'll flat out reject you early acceptance.

[eatsound]

Probably, haha. I'm originally from Franklin (MA) and I know my friend from Reading had the same results - where a ton of seniors apply and get in, no problem. As long as your grades and everything are decent, you shouldn't have a problem getting in. And in a worst case scenario, they'll defer you to regular decision.. it's pretty rare that they'll flat out reject you early acceptance.

Thats good to know, thank you!

[lovely864md]

I'm getting really close to just dropping one of my APs, giving up and applying only to UB. I don't want to waste this year killing myself when I know these schools aren't going to give me enough money.

[TakeItToManHat]

I'm getting really close to just dropping one of my APs, giving up and applying only to UB. I don't want to waste this year killing myself when I know these schools aren't going to give me enough money.
Well said. Just dropped pretty much all my AP's.

Anyone know anyone who goes to the University of Mary Washington? The coach has been calling me a lot as of late.

[Susanna]

I'm a transfer so this thread pretty much applies to me.

Here's my list, after the first three schools its not in order aka those are my safeties:

Pitzer College (Psych major)
USC (Psych major)
UCLA (Art major)
Cal State Long Beach (Psych major)
Cal State Fullerton (Art major)
Cal State LA (Art major)
Whittier College (Psych major)

My first apps (CSUs) are due in about a month. UCLA is due in November and then the rest are in the February-April time frame.

[SandManTEND13]

I haven't applied yet to any schools because I need to take the ACTs and get my SATs up before I am for sure in with those. But here is my list mainly in order

University of Oklahoma
Ohio University
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
Ohio State University
Saint Louis University
Indiana Univeristy
Ball State University
Xavier Univeristy
University of Kentucky
Duquesne University

and thats it for now...gotta keep my options open

[SandManTEND13]

UDel is the shit. Parties are insane
I've heard this! I am taking a college visit next week. So pumped

[TakeItToManHat]

I've heard this! I am taking a college visit next week. So pumped
I've heard one of the biggest party houses has shutdown. There's this kid scud who's pretty much the "Animal House" of UDel. I'm still pumped to go see my friend down there even though i don't think I'll be attending UDel.

[xfantabulousx]

What are you planning on majoring in? As a heads up, Tufts was my top choice but the kids that go there are so weird. I don't really know how to describe it, but everyone I know who goes there and everyone I know who knows someone there are basically a bunch of annoying people that think they're awesome because they got into Tufts, but they're really socially awkward and stuff. Again, not really sure how to describe it.. but meh.

Come to BU, all of you! If your family isn't rich (see: middle class) they give you a ton of financial aid. The programs are great and they love research and stuff. I basically live on Harvard's campus now (wanted to move off campus but somewhere really nice and affordable, and not in shitty Allston) and I would personally never go there. I just don't like the way they do things. However, you'll have a Harvard degree which means you won't have problems with getting jobs or anything. Also: there are so many pretty girls at BU. Not so many pretty guys (many pretty gay guys, but little attractive straight males) so.. if you're a straight male, you will get girls. This is a fact. I don't know how many times I heard girls on my floor talk about guys they normally wouldn't go for but were fighting after because "it's BU." Ladies, no worries - MIT frats are closer than BU frats and there are a ton of other schools around as well. Not only is BU huge, but Boston is full of students so you never have to worry about not finding people you'll be friends with.

Okay. Excuse my ranting. Good luck everyone. I highly recommend applying to at least one place (if possible: a safety or a good fit) early / with rolling admissions just so you know you'll be going SOMEWHERE by December/January. Most schools won't let you know if you're in or not until the very end of March, and there's little more frustrating than everyone you know being accepted somewhere and you still not having any idea for a few months.

Go BU! I've only been here for like 2 weeks and I love it. There's a ton of awesome people and the location is perfect. I'm probably going to try to move off-campus next year or my junior year though because I think it'd actually be cheaper to do that than live in a dorm. Other than that, it's amazing.

[Viva Sonata]

I'm looking at Salem State College right now... not only did both my grandmother and my mom go there, but I also lived by the campus for a year, and am looking to major in theater. My parents really push and support the idea, so I'm going to apply early.

[tommyishere]

Purdue and Ball State
shootin for Purdue
and i hate physics

[concernedparent]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel
Hey you'll get my update! I'm getting in this time.

[concernedparent]

My list this next year for where I'm applying for transfer:
Brown
Berkeley
UCLA
UCSD
UCSB
maybe UCD
maybe USC?
some other private school (maybe Rice)

[concernedparent]

What are you planning on majoring in? As a heads up, Tufts was my top choice but the kids that go there are so weird. I don't really know how to describe it, but everyone I know who goes there and everyone I know who knows someone there are basically a bunch of annoying people that think they're awesome because they got into Tufts, but they're really socially awkward and stuff. Again, not really sure how to describe it.. but meh.

Come to BU, all of you! If your family isn't rich (see: middle class) they give you a ton of financial aid. The programs are great and they love research and stuff. I basically live on Harvard's campus now (wanted to move off campus but somewhere really nice and affordable, and not in shitty Allston) and I would personally never go there. I just don't like the way they do things. However, you'll have a Harvard degree which means you won't have problems with getting jobs or anything. Also: there are so many pretty girls at BU. Not so many pretty guys (many pretty gay guys, but little attractive straight males) so.. if you're a straight male, you will get girls. This is a fact. I don't know how many times I heard girls on my floor talk about guys they normally wouldn't go for but were fighting after because "it's BU." Ladies, no worries - MIT frats are closer than BU frats and there are a ton of other schools around as well. Not only is BU huge, but Boston is full of students so you never have to worry about not finding people you'll be friends with.

Okay. Excuse my ranting. Good luck everyone. I highly recommend applying to at least one place (if possible: a safety or a good fit) early / with rolling admissions just so you know you'll be going SOMEWHERE by December/January. Most schools won't let you know if you're in or not until the very end of March, and there's little more frustrating than everyone you know being accepted somewhere and you still not having any idea for a few months.
Damn maybe I'll apply to BU. Thanks for the suggestion

[ascitiesburn101]

Vanderbilt
BC
BU
McGill
Ohio State
Loyola Chicago
Depaul
Northeastern
GW (possibility)

That's the list thus far. Might drop/add a couple in the near future.

[caress me down]

Vanderbilt
BC
BU
McGill
Ohio State
Loyola Chicago
Depaul
Northeastern
GW (possibility)

That's the list thus far. Might drop/add a couple in the near future.
All legit choices. Good luck in McGill... that would be very very sweet

[eatsound]

University Of Rhode Island
Northeastern University
University Of Massachusetts: Amherst
Suffolk University
University of New Hampshire
University of Vermont
Bentley University

Might add/remove some. I'm taking ACTs tomorrow for the second time. I hope I do better this time. FML.

[TakeItToManHat]

All legit choices. Good luck in McGill... that would be very very sweet
I don't know what makes a college a 'legit choice'. College is college. It's what you put into it and what you take out of it.
University Of Rhode Island
Northeastern University
University Of Massachusetts: Amherst
Suffolk University
University of New Hampshire
University of Vermont
Bentley University

Might add/remove some. I'm taking ACTs tomorrow for the second time. I hope I do better this time. FML.
Yeahhhhhh Bentleyyyyyyyy

[adfged]

i'm planning on applying to:
NYU
university of maryland college park!
georgetown university
university of delaware
yale (my parents want me to apply to an ivy league)
towson
northwestern
and maybe georgia tech.

my dad went there!
i kinda want to go to school in maryland buttt my parents said i wouldn't like maryland.

[SincerelyMe]

Here's my list:

SUNY Albany (currently my first choice)
SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Buffalo
UMASS Amherst
NYU
Fordham

I'm pretty sure I'm forgetting a couple. My list is pretty short.

[TotalCollapse]

my dad went there!
i kinda want to go to school in maryland buttt my parents said i wouldn't like maryland.
Haha how come?

[adfged]

Haha how come?

haha because maryland is humidddd and since ive been spoiled in california with no humidity. i would die. but i wont be there during the summer so it wouldnt be tooo bad. and so i might still apply there.

[TotalCollapse]

haha because maryland is humidddd and since ive been spoiled in california with no humidity. i would die. but i wont be there during the summer so it wouldnt be tooo bad. and so i might still apply there.
It's really not that bad. This summer there was barely any humidity. The only months where it can be humid are July and August and you won't be here then.

[adfged]

It's really not that bad. This summer there was barely any humidity. The only months where it can be humid are July and August and you won't be here then.

yeahh ahaha i actually used to live in maryland too. i just looked up some schools in maryland and none of them have the major i want so i guess i cant go there anyway

[TotalCollapse]

yeahh ahaha i actually used to live in maryland too. i just looked up some schools in maryland and none of them have the major i want so i guess i cant go there anyway
Oh really? What's your major?

[adfged]

Oh really? What's your major?
well i think it would be entrepreneurial studies. i'm still not really sure. either that or marketing. (i want to open my own small music venue) but marketing is offered at like every school so if i choose marketing i could apply to some in maryland.

[TotalCollapse]

well i think it would be entrepreneurial studies. i'm still not really sure. either that or marketing. (i want to open my own small music venue) but marketing is offered at like every school so if i choose marketing i could apply to some in maryland.
Oh cool.

[TakeItToManHat]

Here's my list:

SUNY Albany (currently my first choice)
SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Buffalo
UMASS Amherst
NYU
Fordham

I'm pretty sure I'm forgetting a couple. My list is pretty short.
DUMP

[SincerelyMe]

DUMP

Are you kidding me? I went to visit there a few weeks ago and it was so nice. The dorms are small, but the academics are good and it's got such a pretty campus.

[TakeItToManHat]

Are you kidding me? I went to visit there a few weeks ago and it was so nice. The dorms are small, but the academics are good and it's got such a pretty campus.
Put it like this: Been up there more than 3 times. Their baseball program is recruiting me to play for them. If you think that campus is nice, go 10 minutes north to Siena. UAlbany is disgusting

[SincerelyMe]

Put it like this: Been up there more than 3 times. Their baseball program is recruiting me to play for them. If you think that campus is nice, go 10 minutes north to Siena. UAlbany is disgusting

Siena doesn't have my major. And I need something with more options than Siena.

[TakeItToManHat]

Siena doesn't have my major. And I need something with more options than Siena.
ohhhhhhh well. see you up there

[SincerelyMe]

ohhhhhhh well. see you up there

I certainly hope so. Best of luck to you.

[ted is lying]

Here's my list:

SUNY Albany (currently my first choice)
SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Buffalo
UMASS Amherst
NYU
Fordham

I'm pretty sure I'm forgetting a couple. My list is pretty short.

Fordham/UMASS are terrible. Potsdam really should be first choice but hey if you want a party school that has tower and tunnels instead of nature and the nicest campus ever.

[SincerelyMe]

Fordham/UMASS are terrible. Potsdam really should be first choice but hey if you want a party school that has tower and tunnels instead of nature and the nicest campus ever.

From what I've heard, Albany's a pretty good party school too, and their academics are great as well. And I like the idea of tunnels because I hate snow and rain.

I'm only applying to Fordham to make my parents happy. I doubt I'll even get in. And a representative from UMASS talked to a bunch of seniors at my school about the college, and I wasn't that impressed, so I'm not even applying there.

[ted is lying]

From what I've heard, Albany's a pretty good party school too, and their academics are great as well. And I like the idea of tunnels because I hate snow and rain.

I'm only applying to Fordham to make my parents happy. I doubt I'll even get in. And a representative from UMASS talked to a bunch of seniors at my school about the college, and I wasn't that impressed, so I'm not even applying there.
I have never meet a person who enjoyed going to UMASS.

[SincerelyMe]

I have never meet a person who enjoyed going to UMASS.

The more I hear about it, the less I want to go there.

[ted is lying]

The more I hear about it, the less I want to go there.
You should also try Applying to SUNY Cortland, my friend goes there and every time i visit the trip is Awesome. They have terrible food, terrible hills, terrible dorms(except one) but some how people like.

[SincerelyMe]

You should also try Applying to SUNY Cortland, my friend goes there and every time i visit the trip is Awesome. They have terrible food, terrible hills, terrible dorms(except one) but some how people like.

Food and dorms are pretty important. Especially food.

[ted is lying]

Food and dorms are pretty important. Especially food.
Well they have a lot of fun there. Now to throw in my go to potsdam part of every post with you. Potsdam is rank #2 in food in the suny system although this year it is going to be #1 because they finally made good pizza. When you visit eat at beckys place. Most people dont go out very often because food is amazing especially Late Night, everything a drunk could want at 1:00am.

[SincerelyMe]

Well they have a lot of fun there. Now to throw in my go to potsdam part of every post with you. Potsdam is rank #2 in food in the suny system although this year it is going to be #1 because they finally made good pizza. When you visit eat at beckys place. Most people dont go out very often because food is amazing especially Late Night, everything a drunk could want at 1:00am.

I must admit, I am intrigued.

[bswann41]

Yeahh sooo i'm applying to:
Boston College
UNC Chapel Hill
Ohio State
U Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Boston University
Syracuse
Pitt

If i ever get my essays done. ugh

[TakeItToManHat]

Final list looks like this:

Siena College
Philadelphia University
SUNY- New Paltz
SUNY- Albany
Marist College
University of Mary Washington

majoring in: Accounting
minoring in: Journalism

[ted is lying]

I must admit, I am intrigued.
Potsdam is SUNY's best kept secret and if some how you do come here next year, just tell them the guy "RA womanizer" told you to come.

[SincerelyMe]

Potsdam is SUNY's best kept secret and if some how you do come here next year, just tell them the guy "RA womanizer" told you to come.

Well, if I get rejected from Albany, I'll probably see you around next year. :-)

[ted is lying]

Well, if I get rejected from Albany, I'll probably see you around next year. :-)
Albany is very easy to get into, I got in to Potsdam/Albany by only sending them my SAT's and essay(potsdam doesnt require an essay). No highschool transcript or anything and i got into those schools. My SAT's wernt that good either.

[SincerelyMe]

Albany is very easy to get into, I got in to Potsdam/Albany by only sending them my SAT's and essay(potsdam doesnt require an essay). No highschool transcript or anything and i got into those schools. My SAT's wernt that good either.

Really? I've heard the SUNY schools have been getting more competitive, Albany in particular.

Albany: Percent applicants admitted: 50%
Potsdam: Percent applicants admitted: 67%

[ted is lying]

Really? I've heard the SUNY schools have been getting more competitive, Albany in particular.

Albany: Percent applicants admitted: 50%
Potsdam: Percent applicants admitted: 67%
Well my Sat's were like
writing 530
reading 550
Math 600
I also got those scores with a partly finished SAT cuz i took it hungover. Yup.

[SincerelyMe]

Well my Sat's were like
writing 530
reading 550
Math 600
I also got those scores with a partly finished SAT cuz i took it hungover. Yup.

I did pretty well on the SAT's. I got a 1780 overall. I forgot the breakdown though. And I got a 29 on the ACT's after not sleeping for two days. Yay for insomnia.

I just found out that Potsdam doesn't use the common app. That's annoying.

[ted is lying]

I did pretty well on the SAT's. I got a 1780 overall. I forgot the breakdown though. And I got a 29 on the ACT's after not sleeping for two days. Yay for insomnia.

I just found out that Potsdam doesn't use the common app. That's annoying.
They use the SUNY app which is quick and easy, nothing is worse then the common app!

[SincerelyMe]

They use the SUNY app which is quick and easy, nothing is worse then the common app!

I haven't even started that yet.

[eatsound]

I have never meet a person who enjoyed going to UMASS.

I have some friends who go there and they like it. I'm also applying there but each to their own.

[ted is lying]

I have some friends who go there and they like it. I'm also applying there but each to their own.
How I visited my friend there that place so whack. I have 3 friends there all hate it.

[Tautou107]

I don't have mine completely figured out yet, but as of right now I plan to apply to:

Quinnipiac University (First choice)
Fairfield University
University of Bridgeport
Emmanuel College
Lesley University
Assumption

[ted is lying]

Final list looks like this:

Siena College
Philadelphia University
SUNY- New Paltz
SUNY- Albany
Marist College
University of Mary Washington

majoring in: Accounting
minoring in: Journalism
You should also look at Suny Potsdam. Also when you first get go for the business fig it will be the best year of your life. Business students are know for our partying ways.

[TakeItToManHat]

You should also look at Suny Potsdam. Also when you first get go for the business fig it will be the best year of your life. Business students are know for our partying ways.
Isn't Potsdam a big music school? My sister is a clarinet player and she's planning on going there when she graduates (She's a Junior). I also have a friends sister who plays softball up there, she loves it. I'll take a look at it.

[ted is lying]

Isn't Potsdam a big music school? My sister is a clarinet player and she's planning on going there when she graduates (She's a Junior). I also have a friends sister who plays softball up there, she loves it. I'll take a look at it.
Were one of the best for music also who is your friend sister I will find her and marry her. Yes yes that is what ill do.

[TakeItToManHat]

Were one of the best for music also who is your friend sister I will find her and marry her. Yes yes that is what ill do.
Lol..she's in high school. Creepin'

[ted is lying]

Lol..she's in high school. Creepin'
Well she is a junior and im a freshmen. Although I was talking about your friend sister, we will be perfect together because i work at a batting cage and she can play softball all day.

[TakeItToManHat]

Well she is a junior and im a freshmen. Although I was talking about your friend sister, we will be perfect together because i work at a batting cage and she can play softball all day.
Yeah..if you like fat dykes be my guest. lolz

[pshh]

building my film portfolio and working on my essays

applying to: NYU, UCLA, USC, CalArts, Chapman, Boston University

[alexa_ATL]

applying to:

boston university
northeastern
NYU
Hofstra
Suffolk
Quinipiac
UMASS (have to have a safety)


pretty much right now i'm just worried i won't get in anywhere and i'll end up at UMASS. streessssssssssss.

[chelseagirl]

holy shit I feel like everyone on here has like twenty colleges their applying to. okay here's my list

1. Syracuse
2. Goucher
3. UGA
4. Georgia State
5. Belmont
6. Austin College

[chelseagirl]

applying to:

boston university
northeastern
NYU
Hofstra
Suffolk
Quinipiac
UMASS (have to have a safety)


pretty much right now i'm just worried i won't get in anywhere and i'll end up at UMASS. streessssssssssss.



I'm probably gonna end up at my last choice school too because it's cheap and easy to get in. Woohoooo!

[SincerelyMe]

applying to:

boston university
northeastern
NYU
Hofstra
Suffolk
Quinipiac
UMASS (have to have a safety)


pretty much right now i'm just worried i won't get in anywhere and i'll end up at UMASS. streessssssssssss.

I've heard awful things about Hofstra.

[ted is lying]

applying to:

boston university
northeastern
NYU
Hofstra
Suffolk
Quinipiac
UMASS (have to have a safety)


pretty much right now i'm just worried i won't get in anywhere and i'll end up at UMASS. streessssssssssss.
Those 3 tend to be colleges that know likes going to. Every person who i meet who went to UMASS hates it. One of my friend goes to Quinipiac and hates it there. Hofstra is good is you arnt from long island apparently, and one of my friend might be going there to play lax cause they gave a full scholarship.

[TakeItToManHat]

I've heard awful things about Hofstra.
nah..good school in general. fun if you aren't from the island

[SincerelyMe]

nah..good school in general. fun if you aren't from the island

I'm not from the island. I haven't heard one good thing about Hofstra.

[caress me down]

I'm not from the island. I haven't heard one good thing about Hofstra.
QFT.


I'm in super procrastination mode when it comes to apps

[SincerelyMe]

I'm in super procrastination mode when it comes to apps

I am too. I only have 44 words of my first essay done. And nothing else.

[caress me down]

I am too. I only have 44 words of my first essay done. And nothing else.
:highfive:
procrastiners unite.

[SincerelyMe]

:highfive:
procrastiners unite.

Tomorrow. I'm tired.

[lovely864md]

Anyone have any idea how much being a Nation Merit Commended Student would help me regarding financial aid? I know that if I had gotten the higher level I would be fucking set so I'm curious as to whether this has any effect as well.

[gphatx]

Right now, I know I'm applying to: BU, Northeastern, UMass Amherst, UMass Lowell, and UConn. Depending on how my SATs went yesterday, I might throw in some tougher schools.

Too bad I haven't done my essay yet.

[caress me down]

I didn't write my essay yet either. I have about 50% of my supplements done.

And I have no idea about that financial aid business

[gphatx]

Basically, all I have done is get my three recommendations. I know someone who is already finished with her applications. Go me and my productivity.

[Rogers]

Right now, I know I'm applying to: BU, Northeastern, UMass Amherst, UMass Lowell, and UConn. Depending on how my SATs went yesterday, I might throw in some tougher schools.

Too bad I haven't done my essay yet.
I'm applying to Amherst and/or Lowell. Which would you personally recommend more? I'm not going to have a chance to go out there before apps are due.

In regards to application process: I haven't done shit.

[gphatx]

I'm applying to Amherst and/or Lowell. Which would you personally recommend more? I'm not going to have a chance to go out there before apps are due.

In regards to application process: I haven't done shit.
Well, I'm from Lowell/have lived here all of my life so personally, I'd rather (literally) jump out of a window than go to UML, but both are good schools.

I don't know how much it matters to you, but I really want to go to a school with an actual campus, haha. Amherst has that, but Lowell doesn't. There are basically two campuses in Lowell, and you have to take a bus to get from one to the other. I enjoy Amherst's campus, but depending on who you talk to, you'll get different responses. Most of the negativity surrounds around one of the dorms. It's a tower/resembles a prison, but I mean, it's a pretty big campus and there are a lot of other dorms, so I don't know what the big deal is. UMA is also known for being a party school, but it's not like you don't have the option of avoiding/embracing that scene.

As far as location comes into play, Amherst is kind of in the middle of nowhere. I'm in Amherst a lot, because my brother goes there. Personally, I like the town; I think it has a nice atmosphere, haha. Lowell's a lot closer to Boston, if that matters. Lowell isn't very exciting, btw. Now that I think about it, it really does depend on who you talk to... Some people like UMass, some don't. But yeah. Grade-wise, I'm pretty sure it's easier to get into UML. Lately it's been getting harder to get in UMA, actually. So far it looks as though I'm going to end up there, though.

Sorry if this wasn't helpful. I'm a big rambler. :shrug:

Where else are you applying? Is there a reason for the east coast schools?

[caress me down]

Basically, all I have done is get my three recommendations. I know someone who is already finished with her applications. Go me and my productivity.
My friend sent out apps in august. She already knows where she's going haha.

[gphatx]

My friend sent out apps in august. She already knows where she's going haha.
Oh, wow. Actually now that I think about it, I do know one girl who has gotten into her dream school. She did early action, I think.

[Tautou107]

I've got my recommendations, resume, two essays (need to do a couple more), and like 85% of all my applications done. But like someone else said, I'm clueless about this financial aid business.

Also, I still need to visit a ton of schools. But I have no car/no license, parents who are working/out all the time, and friends that are applying to completely different schools so have no interest in driving me/going with me. So yeah, haha.

[JuneJuly]

I'm applying to...

UW - River Falls
UW - Platteville
UW - Green Bay
UW - Eau Claire
UW - Whitewater
UW - Oshkosh
UW - Superior
UW - Milwaukee
UM - Duluth
Columbia College Chicago

[SincerelyMe]

I'm applying to Amherst and/or Lowell. Which would you personally recommend more? I'm not going to have a chance to go out there before apps are due.

In regards to application process: I haven't done shit.


Join the club.

[caress me down]

Jeese there are a lot of UW campuses

[Laur3l]

LIST! (so far):
FIT
FIDM
parsons
drexel [like everyone else]
u of the arts philly
u of philly
lim

[Magnus]

Senior here, not going to college. Enjoy being 100k in debt and unable to find a job lol. I might go to community for the parties though

[everyonesfault]

University of Colorado - Boulder (#1 choice)
The Ohio State University
James Madison University
Virginia Commonwealth University
UC - Santa Barbara
University of Missouri

[concernedparent]

Senior here, not going to college. Enjoy being 100k in debt and unable to find a job lol. I might go to community for the parties though
yeah all those crazy community college parties....what are you talking about?

[Magnus]

yeah all those crazy community college parties....what are you talking about?

If I were to attend college in any fashion, it would probably be for purely social reasons.

[adfged]

i'm applying t alot kinda

u of texas at austin
capital u
northeastern u
syracuse u
augsburg college
elmhurst college
columbia college chicago
st edward's u
baldwin - wallace college
suny - oneonta

i've done most of the filling in stuff i just have to do the essays now. ive only did the normal common app one. i have so many to do...

[caress me down]

I'm currently writing my common app essay.
What'd everyone write theres about?

[caress me down]

University of Colorado - Boulder (#1 choice)
The Ohio State University
James Madison University
Virginia Commonwealth University
UC - Santa Barbara
University of Missouri
Go there!!! My boyfriend goes there and it's amazing

[aoftbsten]

University of Colorado - Boulder (#1 choice)
The Ohio State University
James Madison University
Virginia Commonwealth University
UC - Santa Barbara
University of Missouri

This place is badass, you'll love it.

[Alou]

Senior here, not going to college. Enjoy being 100k in debt and unable to find a job lol. I might go to community for the parties though

Debt? Have you heard of scholarships? If you take the time to fill out a few forms you can get college payed for.

[caress me down]

This place is badass, you'll love it.
Do you go there?

[everyonesfault]

This place is badass, you'll love it.
I'm sending the application on Monday. My counselor said I'm basically a shoe-in, and the admissions advisor from CU that I spoke to said the same thing. So I'm about 99.5% sure that I'll be there next fall. Can't wait.

[aoftbsten]

Do you go there?

Yep, I'm a freshman this year.

[concernedparent]

Debt? Have you heard of scholarships? If you take the time to fill out a few forms you can get college payed for.
That's a ridiculous exaggeration.

[Alou]

That's a ridiculous exaggeration.

I'm going to UGA for free. :)

[caress me down]

Yep, I'm a freshman this year.
Oh word! Lucky you man. Have you checked out the sweeet tea shop downtown yet?

[aoftbsten]

Oh word! Lucky you man. Have you checked out the sweeet tea shop downtown yet?

Not yet, I've heard of it though.

[crimsonandclovr]

We also would like to hear updates from Mr. Casey himself on Brown part 2.

Anyway, I'm applying to:
NYU (ED probably)
Boston U
Univ San Fran (parents are alumni)
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Riverside
Cal State Long Beach
U Maryland College Park
George Washington
Drexel

yessssss terp pride! just so you know, we have the best school spirit in the country, #11 party school according to playboy, and apparently the top school with the students who are least likely to study.
.......did i mention terp pride?


First bold: Will be there pretty much every weekend of senior year

Second bold: Drexel is a piece of shit. Just warning.



i agree about drexel.

[caress me down]

Not yet, I've heard of it though.
Check it out when you get the chance. What do you like best about Boulder so far?

[bernie16wb]

University of Colorado - Boulder (#1 choice)
The Ohio State University
James Madison University
Virginia Commonwealth University
UC - Santa Barbara
University of Missouri
You won't be disappointed if you go to Ohio State either. The passion people have about that place is unbelievable. And Columbus is a really cool city,no city like it in Ohio.

[everyonesfault]

You won't be disappointed if you go to Ohio State either. The passion people have about that place is unbelievable. And Columbus is a really cool city,no city like it in Ohio.
Yeah, my parents went to Ohio State. I love it.

[ascitiesburn101]

I do not want to go to OSU. It's where all the kids at my school that are either too lazy or can't afford privates end up. :-(

[Trilogique]

University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
Trent University
McGill University
York University

[bernie16wb]

I do not want to go to OSU. It's where all the kids at my school that are either too lazy or can't afford privates end up. :-(
Right because OSU is a bad school. The average ACT score there is 26, hardly poor compared to most state schools and some private schools. And it isn't particularly cheap either, so that argument doesn't work.

They aren't lazy or poor just because they want to go to Ohio State.

I don't even go there and I found your comment snobbish and silly.

[aoftbsten]

Check it out when you get the chance. What do you like best about Boulder so far?

Hard to say, I guess I just like that there's so much to do here. I mean we're right on the flat irons and we have easy access to the mountains. There's always something going on or something to do really.

[SandManTEND13]

Heres my top list (its alot)
Oklahoma University
University of Delaware
University of Dayton
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ohio State University
Saint Louis University (thats like my last resort)

Other schools applying:
Indiana University (It was free to apply for in-state students this week!)
Ball State University (also free apps this week)
Xavier University (OH)
Ohio University

Visiting UW-Madison this week, and Ohio State next weekend (I've been to Ohio State so many times though)

[caress me down]

You mean University of Delware?

[eatsound]

University of Colorado - Boulder (#1 choice)
The Ohio State University
James Madison University
Virginia Commonwealth University
UC - Santa Barbara
University of Missouri

My brother goes there and he loves it. I've visited a few times and it's pretty sick. Some of my friends are applying there and I would too, but I don't really want to go the same school my brother went to.

If you love to snowboard, you will not be disappointed!

[eatsound]

University Of Rhode Island
Northeastern University
University Of Massachusetts: Amherst
Suffolk University
University of New Hampshire
University of Vermont
Bentley University

Might add/remove some. I'm taking ACTs tomorrow for the second time. I hope I do better this time. FML.

Andddd the final list (in somewhat of an order):
Northeastern University
University of Rhode Island
University of New Hampshire
University of Vermont
Bentley University
Drexel University
University of Maine (safety-ish)
University Of Massachusetts: Amherst (safety)
University of Southern New Hampshire (safety)

[TakeItToManHat]

Final List:

Siena College
Philadelphia University
University of Delaware
SUNY-Albany
SUNY-New Paltz
SUNY-Plattsburgh
Saint Michael's College (Vermont)

[lovely864md]

All my applications except for UC - Boulder have to be done by November 1. Freaking out more than a little bit, it's legitimately weirding me out that I've got it down to 5 schools.

Final schools, in order of preference:
Northeastern
UC - Boulder
Canisius College
SUNY University at Buffalo
SUNY Albany

[Viva Sonata]

going to visit salem state this saturday.

[SandManTEND13]

I sent most of my apps done today, still gotta finish Ohio State
Going to Wisconsin-Madison Thursday visiting Friday, I'm pretty excited.

[bswann41]

Visiting UW-Madison and Michigan next month, and trying to decide between North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio State (cheapest, where my bro goes, and where parents want me to go) Pitt, or Colorado-Boulder.

[westendriot]

I just submitted my Michigan app, yay.

[caress me down]

I'm so envious of everyone allowed to go as far away as they want

[ascitiesburn101]

Finished the list. From easiest to hardest (not completely accurate), it's as follows.

OSU
Loyola Chicago (applied already)
McGill
Northeastern
BU
Boston College
Vanderbilt
Brown




Am I delusional for the last one? Probably. All is good however. Denial is expected!

[relaxrelapse830]

so far, in no order except the first three:

Virginia Tech
U of Vermont
NC State (applying EA)
U of Chicago
Syracuse University
St. Lawrence University (because it was free & there's no essay required)
UMBC
College Park (maybe)

possibly also applying to:
U of Miami
WVU (apparently really easy to get into)
U of Tampa
just for the hell of it.

I may also apply to University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, but I probably won't get in.

[SandManTEND13]

Visiting UW-Madison and Michigan next month, and trying to decide between North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio State (cheapest, where my bro goes, and where parents want me to go) Pitt, or Colorado-Boulder.
I felt like Madison was a lot like Pitt (when you first drive into campus). But Madison is great! I loved it, its a really cool campus. Its like part of the campus is in the city and the other part is sort of tucked into the woods and by the lake. Hopefully you will get a great day there. It was raining and cold (go figure!) yesterday when I went. I thought it was much different than what I expected.

[Ailite]

This shit is so stressful.

[Jumpoff]

Temple
University of Scranton
Ursinus

I was going to apply to harder schools but kind of wanted to go the stress-free way. As soon as my guidance counselor sends out my transcripts I should start receiving my decisions.

[aoftbsten]

Applying for college sucked, but trust me, college is great. For some it may suck at first. But it is awesome. Where ever you will go, you will have a great time. Don't Stress too much. Please enjoy your senior year. It's the only one you get, don't waste it. Don't spend you're nights on AP.net.

[ascitiesburn101]

I can't sleep well anymore because I keep reviewing admission percentages in my head. Fuck you, admission standards. :-(

[SincerelyMe]

I can't sleep well anymore because I keep reviewing admission percentages in my head. Fuck you, admission standards. :-(

This. Especially considering there's only one school that I've looked into that I can actually see myself at. The others I'm applying to are "just in case".

[tommyishere]

i got accepted to Indiana. but i hate IU and am going to Purdue, but they dont accept students until winter

[TakeItToManHat]

going to visit salem state this saturday.
I'm going Wednesday/Thursday for baseball. I heard campus life is dead, but the field is beautiful.

[eatsound]

I just did my early actions applications to URI, UMASS Amherst and Northeastern!!! aaahhhhh so excited.


well, like 95% applied... i still need to send in my SAT scores. I'm just waiting to get my most recent test scores on Thursday.

[Waldorf]

Oh, this. Honestly, I haven't applied anywhere yet. I don't really know how, or what to do. My grades are shit and I don't know why. So stressed out.

[SandManTEND13]

Visiting my last college until I start getting acceptance letters in (hopefully), visiting Ohio State University, it will be my like 100th time there but I want to do an official visit.

[TakeItToManHat]

Officially visits are the bomb. Nothing like free food, beers and shit

[doppelganger]

university of illinois at urbana-champaign is the only school i applied to for early admissions. i'll probably get in and it's the school i want to go to. easy peasy lemon squeezy.

[SincerelyMe]

Officially visits are the bomb. Nothing like free food, beers and shit

I never got free beer at a college visit. Or food, for that matter.

[caress me down]

I've gotten free tea, a free umbrella, loads of free pens and folders, and a couple free meals.
Not too shabby I suppose

[sargentlgfuad]

i already applied at Emerson College, University of Florida, New York University, and Boston University.
i'm probably going to apply to Northwestern for the hell of it, and i'm either going to apply for Full Sail University or University of Miami, i just need another Florida school, incase i don't get into UF.

[electriceel]

All for music industry/technology:

NYU
Syracuse
Ithaca
DePaul
Duquesne
Puget Sound

(and just because i needed a state school and a safety)
UC Santa Cruz
University Of Arizona

i got in a college applying mood tonight...
that faded halfway into Duq & DePaul's apps >.<

[TakeItToManHat]

I never got free beer at a college visit. Or food, for that matter.
Offically visit is different then a college visit.

[Tautou107]

I'm pretty much set to go to hit "submit application" on all of mine, but one of my teacher's hasn't given me my recommendation yet (even though she told me she'd have it done almost a month ago). I asked her about it today, and she said she'd have it to me by Friday, but I'm doing early action and some have to be in by like, Nov. 1st. Grrr...

[caress me down]

I'm pretty much set to go to hit "submit application" on all of mine, but one of my teacher's hasn't given me my recommendation yet (even though she told me she'd have it done almost a month ago). I asked her about it today, and she said she'd have it to me by Friday, but I'm doing early action and some have to be in by like, Nov. 1st. Grrr...
You might wanna push those back to RD if she's not going to get it to you until friday

[Viva Sonata]

I'm going Wednesday/Thursday for baseball. I heard campus life is dead, but the field is beautiful.

I applied for the Theater course. They're only accepting a maximum of 35 students next year. fml

[IAmAmazing]

All for music industry/technology:

NYU
Syracuse
Ithaca
DePaul
Duquesne
Puget Sound

(and just because i needed a state school and a safety)
UC Santa Cruz
University Of Arizona

i got in a college applying mood tonight...
that faded halfway into Duq & DePaul's apps >.<
Since DePaul is in Chicago, you should apply to Columbia College :)
I was also thinking about Ithaca, I'm not exactly impressed though and I think NYU is totally out of the question.

[caress me down]

So far I've submitted apps to:
Ursinus College
Loyola University Maryland
University of Vermont
Hobart William and Smith Colleges
Tulane University


All safeties except Tulane. And I'd be stoked to actually go to UVM

But I still have to apply to
Dickinson College
George Washington University
Warren Wilson College
Connecticut College
Binghamton University (dad went there)'
Lehigh University (brother went there)


My list is pretty long. And I'm still considering applying to a few more (NYU, but probably not because New York is nothing new to me, and St. Mary's College of Maryland, but also probably not, because it's in the middle of nowhere).

[Tautou107]

You might wanna push those back to RD if she's not going to get it to you until friday
Yeah, the looks like what I'll be doing with those ones, unfortunately.

It sucks, though, because I'd asked her super early (first two weeks of school) so I could get these in on time, and I don't think she's even started it yet.

[caress me down]

Yeah, the looks like what I'll be doing with those ones, unfortunately.

It sucks, though, because I'd asked her super early (first two weeks of school) so I could get these in on time, and I don't think she's even started it yet.
That's so rude of her, you must be frustratied! But you might still be able to do EA... I realized my SAT scores weren't going to get to my early action colleges in time and was going to push them all back and she said it doesn't really matter as long as you get your actual applcation in in time

[sokonfused]

I'm pretty much set to go to hit "submit application" on all of mine, but one of my teacher's hasn't given me my recommendation yet (even though she told me she'd have it done almost a month ago). I asked her about it today, and she said she'd have it to me by Friday, but I'm doing early action and some have to be in by like, Nov. 1st. Grrr...

don't you hate that. i'm trying to do early decision too, but i have two teachers who have yet to give me their letters. even though i asked them 3 weeks ago. i'm just pushing it back to the regular decision date. where are you applying to?

[Tautou107]

don't you hate that. i'm trying to do early decision too, but i have two teachers who have yet to give me their letters. even though i asked them 3 weeks ago. i'm just pushing it back to the regular decision date. where are you applying to?
Ugh, yes! I went to her last period today (because she said she'd have it done) and she's like, "Oh, I'll do it now. Come back after school." So I come back, get it, say thank you, etc. Then I leave, and read it... She referred to me as "Lindsey" three times throughout the paper (which isn't my name, haha).

But that sucks that two of yours haven't gave you them. Do you have everything else done?
I'm applying to Quinnipiac University, Fairfield University, U of Bridgeport, Bridgewater State, and a few others, but those are my main ones. What about you?

[TakeItToManHat]

I applied for the Theater course. They're only accepting a maximum of 35 students next year. fml
Meh. IMO, the school was a shithole. Looked like a commuter school. Stonehill is where it's at.

[Viva Sonata]

Meh. IMO, the school was a shithole. Looked like a commuter school. Stonehill is where it's at.

I grew up right next to the theater on campus for a year. My mom went there. My b=grandmother went there and worked there until she died.

I felt a little sentimental. But we'll see.

[lauren1234]

I kind of screwed myself over because I haven't even taken the SAT yet, therefore I can't apply to any colleges yet. I am taking it on December 5th, however. I'm not really sure where all I want to go but for right now UNT is one of my top choices.

[caress me down]

Bad decision.

[lovely864md]

Got in my early action to Northeastern, SUNY Albany, and Canisius, and rolling to UB last night. Praying that my English teacher postmarked my recommendation in time.

[eatsound]

I kind of screwed myself over because I haven't even taken the SAT yet, therefore I can't apply to any colleges yet. I am taking it on December 5th, however. I'm not really sure where all I want to go but for right now UNT is one of my top choices.

well you can apply and just send your scores in later... but its better to send everything in, i think.

[sokonfused]

Ugh, yes! I went to her last period today (because she said she'd have it done) and she's like, "Oh, I'll do it now. Come back after school." So I come back, get it, say thank you, etc. Then I leave, and read it... She referred to me as "Lindsey" three times throughout the paper (which isn't my name, haha).

But that sucks that two of yours haven't gave you them. Do you have everything else done?
I'm applying to Quinnipiac University, Fairfield University, U of Bridgeport, Bridgewater State, and a few others, but those are my main ones. What about you?
i've only gotten one letter done. and it was from my third, back up teacher. great. and that sucks. how does that happen, like how close is your name to lindsey? haha. and have you talked to her about it yet? because i'm pretty sure that's something you might want to get fixed. lol
and my main ones are university of southern california, stanford, university of the pacific, and university of california san diego. stanford is pretty much a long shot though. but i figure i'll try anyway.

[Tautou107]

i've only gotten one letter done. and it was from my third, back up teacher. great. and that sucks. how does that happen, like how close is your name to lindsey? haha. and have you talked to her about it yet? because i'm pretty sure that's something you might want to get fixed. lol
and my main ones are university of southern california, stanford, university of the pacific, and university of california san diego. stanford is pretty much a long shot though. but i figure i'll try anyway.

Ah, that sucks. Have you asked them about it? Maybe if you keep reminding them about it, they'll hurry up like mine did, haha. And my name is Kelsea, so not very close, haha. But I brought it back to her and she laughed and explained it was because she'd just written one for someone named Lindsey, which was what I figured was the reason. And those are great schools; good luck with Stanford!

[sokonfused]

Ah, that sucks. Have you asked them about it? Maybe if you keep reminding them about it, they'll hurry up like mine did, haha. And my name is Kelsea, so not very close, haha. But I brought it back to her and she laughed and explained it was because she'd just written one for someone named Lindsey, which was what I figured was the reason. And those are great schools; good luck with Stanford!
for reals? wow. kelsea is pretty different. haha. at least she changed it though and understood her mistake. and thanks! i'm probably going to keep hassling them about it. so hopefully it will all be done within the week. but i'm just worried about all the essays and personal statements that i need to do. not exactly too confident with those.

[caress me down]

Decided last week I'm doing Early Decision II to George Washington

[adfged]

Decided last week I'm doing Early Decision II to George Washington

im apply there too but just regular decision

[John JD Dorian]

not enough wash u in this thread.

[SandManTEND13]

So far got into
Xavier University- Cincinnati
Saint Louis University
Ohio University

My Ohio State University app says "evaluation" so I hope that means they are looking at it and maybe make a decision soon

[TheNotoriousIAN]

Got my final ACT score back, so I will be applying to the following five colleges after tomorrow's college fair at school:

University of Utah
Creighton University
Utah State University
Westminster College
Southern Utah University

I'm going to Utah no doubt in my mind, the others are just for fun really.

[caress me down]

Is anyone else completely sick of waiting?

[caress me down]

im apply there too but just regular decision
Word. DC would be a kickin place to live

[Jumpoff]

Is anyone else completely sick of waiting?

Yes. Can't wait any longer... if Temple doesn't tell me they received all my shit soon I'm going to go crazy. Sent all of it on like the 2nd.

[caress me down]

Yes. Can't wait any longer... if Temple doesn't tell me they received all my shit soon I'm going to go crazy. Sent all of it on like the 2nd.
God I feel you. I sent out half my apps the third week of october. I want a decision nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

[TheNotoriousIAN]

I Hate Waiting For Things!

[Chris M.]

Is there a reason why U.S. students apply to so many universities? Here in Canada the most anyone ever applies to is like five. Is there not an application fee for American schools?

I'm applying to/have applied to:

Saint Francis Xavier - Antigonish, NS
Saint Mary's University - Halifax, NS
Carleton University - Ottawa, ON
University of New Brunswick Saint John - Saint John, NB
University of King's College - Halifax, NS

[adfged]

Word. DC would be a kickin place to live

yeahh i used to live there actually. apprently ive been to the school alot i just dont remember it. what does the early decision 2 mean?

[TheNotoriousIAN]

What do you guys think of this for my personal statement, "I don't give a fuck whether you accept me or not." I think it will set me apart from all the other applicants, but is it too edgy?

[lovely864md]

What do you guys think of this for my personal statement, "I don't give a fuck whether you accept me or not." I think it will set me apart from all the other applicants, but is it too edgy?

Is this a serious question?

[caress me down]

Hahahahahaahhaahahhaha

[crimsonandclovr]

Decided last week I'm doing Early Decision II to George Washington

not a big fan of the campus, but great (and ridiculously expensive) school! when do you find out if you got in?

[danielsontherun]

This is where I will be in a few days.
your from the east bay! im from san mateo and will probably be attending csu lb next year... make sure you tell me how you like it

[caress me down]

not a big fan of the campus, but great (and ridiculously expensive) school! when do you find out if you got in?
Yeah I originally wanted an actual campus but I kind of got over that when I realized how awesome it would be to spend my college years in a city. I don't find out until like april because it's early decision two... my deadline to submit the app isn't until january. Sigh

[JuneJuly]

Just applied to University of Minnesota. Wish me luck.

[TakeItToManHat]

Got a 29 on the ACT..in good shape for all my schools.

[adfged]

so today this guy from full sail came and talked about the school. it seems pretty good but i've also heard alot of people on this site say it wasn't good. what's so bad about this school?

[FromNowOn]

I was accepted on-site to Rowan University. I have applied to The College of NJ, Montclair State University, Rutgers University, and will soon be done applying to NYU. That's all so far, haha.

[Jumpoff]

Temple gave me my decision 24 hours after getting my transcripts. Got accepted. Stoked.


so today this guy from full sail came and talked about the school. it seems pretty good but i've also heard alot of people on this site say it wasn't good. what's so bad about this school?

Well, from what I've heard, very few graduates end up really doing anything with their degrees. Can't say I know first hand though.

[bernie16wb]

so today this guy from full sail came and talked about the school. it seems pretty good but i've also heard alot of people on this site say it wasn't good. what's so bad about this school?
I can't speak first hand of the quality of the school since I don't go there but I have an opinion on it.

Full Sail, Devry, ITT, etc may well have a decent enough program (to my knowledge they aren't really great in any one program compared to other schools) the degree won't be respected as well as from a more traditional school with a similar quality program.

Also, some of what they offer can be taken at a community college or local branch of a state school for a pretty substantial savings.

I never really looked into them though since I was always set on the degree path I am now. (Majoring in Marketing with a minor in Business Mgmt, perhaps law school.

[lovely864md]

Added Drexel and University of South Carolina to my list last weekend. Frantically trying to write the USC essay right now because I'm going away in...4 hours...and the Honors college essay is due the 15th.

[Praetor]

Applying to:

Syracuse
SUNY Albany
St. John's College (first choice if I get some slammin' financial aid)
RIT (safety school)
Cornell (maybe)

[TheNotoriousIAN]

I can't speak first hand of the quality of the school since I don't go there but I have an opinion on it.

Full Sail, Devry, ITT, etc may well have a decent enough program (to my knowledge they aren't really great in any one program compared to other schools) the degree won't be respected as well as from a more traditional school with a similar quality program.

Also, some of what they offer can be taken at a community college or local branch of a state school for a pretty substantial savings.

I never really looked into them though since I was always set on the degree path I am now. (Majoring in Marketing with a minor in Business Mgmt, perhaps law school.

On top of that all of the above colleges usually end up being as or more expensive as a really really good private university.

[adfged]

I can't speak first hand of the quality of the school since I don't go there but I have an opinion on it.

Full Sail, Devry, ITT, etc may well have a decent enough program (to my knowledge they aren't really great in any one program compared to other schools) the degree won't be respected as well as from a more traditional school with a similar quality program.

Also, some of what they offer can be taken at a community college or local branch of a state school for a pretty substantial savings.

I never really looked into them though since I was always set on the degree path I am now. (Majoring in Marketing with a minor in Business Mgmt, perhaps law school.

hmmm thanks. that makes sense. the guy that came to our class made it seem really cool tho haha. i think i'll stick with a normal school