JMU EA is out

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid got deferred with a 3.8 and no scores, varsity athlete and club president. Legacy too.

For the last 26 years I have sent them $150 on the anniversary of my graduation.

That ends now.

I just let the President of JMU know...there is panic about losing out on that $150.

PP, be kind. This poster is upset that their kid got deferred - I would be, too. There is no reason to come onto this thread and be a jerk.

Maybe PP can show some class and not bring there annual contribution into the conversation.

And maybe you could learn how to spell their? Or YOU could show some “class” by not insulting a stranger (who is hurting) on the internet? OP as well as everyone (but you) realizes $150 a year wasn’t going to get her kid into a school, nor is it a brag. She was just venting. But it’s cute that you thought she was bragging.

Geez...wtf are you so touchy? PP clearly thought their $150 annual contribution plus legacy was "buying" them something.

Legacy and quasi quid pro quo donations won't cut it - even at JMU.

Beef up that academic profile and ECs!

[Anonymous]

Is the CHOICES event worth going to?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the CHOICES event worth going to?

What is the choices event?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the CHOICES event worth going to?

Yes, they do a great job at CHOICES. It helped my daughter decide on the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the CHOICES event worth going to?

What is the choices event?

It's an open house day for admitted students.

https://www.jmu.edu/admitted/events/open-house/index.shtml

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid got deferred with a 3.8 and no scores, varsity athlete and club president. Legacy too.

For the last 26 years I have sent them $150 on the anniversary of my graduation.

That ends now.

Did you think that donating would guarantee your kids admission? I’m confused. What was your reasoning for the donation?

+1
I've never donated a dime to my university even though I loved my four years there. Too many other things to pay for. I certainly wouldn't have donated thinking it would give my kid some kind of edge.

Are you both asking why people donate to their college? This confuses you? It is incredibly common - especially for people with money. We donated a large amount to our alma mater because we were grateful for the education we got there. We donate to our kids’ private schools because we are grateful for their education. My kids are unlikely to go to our alma mater, because frankly, we hope they go to a better school. Their grades and private school will be more than enough to get into our alma mater. There is no ulterior motive other than being charitable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid got deferred with a 3.8 and no scores, varsity athlete and club president. Legacy too.

For the last 26 years I have sent them $150 on the anniversary of my graduation.

That ends now.

Did you think that donating would guarantee your kids admission? I’m confused. What was your reasoning for the donation?

+1
I've never donated a dime to my university even though I loved my four years there. Too many other things to pay for. I certainly wouldn't have donated thinking it would give my kid some kind of edge.

Are you both asking why people donate to their college? This confuses you? It is incredibly common - especially for people with money. We donated a large amount to our alma mater because we were grateful for the education we got there. We donate to our kids’ private schools because we are grateful for their education. My kids are unlikely to go to our alma mater, because frankly, we hope they go to a better school. Their grades and private school will be more than enough to get into our alma mater. There is no ulterior motive other than being charitable.

Actually, you seem confused (and incredibly defensive). I'm the PP and didn't ask any questions at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the CHOICES event worth going to?

Yes, they do a great job at CHOICES. It helped my daughter decide on the school.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Deferred. 3.6 gpa. 1400 sat. Lots of ECs.

I think it will more selective this year. Lots of acceptances in that range over the last few years.

It will never get too hard to get into without an engineering school though.

FYI- JMU has engineering (it’s just not a large department)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid got deferred with a 3.8 and no scores, varsity athlete and club president. Legacy too.

For the last 26 years I have sent them $150 on the anniversary of my graduation.

That ends now.

Ugh! So sorry for your kid. Hope they have a great plan B.

[Anonymous]

Accepted, 4.2 wGPA (6 AP, 9 DE), 1440 SAT, 31 ACT, rural central VA public hs, not an insane amount of ECs but one is a leadership position that virginia only has one of.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the CHOICES event worth going to?

We went last year. I loved it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid got deferred with a 3.8 and no scores, varsity athlete and club president. Legacy too.

For the last 26 years I have sent them $150 on the anniversary of my graduation.

$150 a year or did you mean $150,000 for the last 26 years?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Accepted, 4.2 wGPA (6 AP, 9 DE), 1440 SAT, 31 ACT, rural central VA public hs, not an insane amount of ECs but one is a leadership position that virginia only has one of.

Fantastic! Congratulations!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid got deferred with a 3.8 and no scores, varsity athlete and club president. Legacy too.

For the last 26 years I have sent them $150 on the anniversary of my graduation.

That ends now.

Sorry. I'm trying to understand. You give $150 a year as a donation to JMU? Do you mean $150,000 donation each year?