When DC doesn't get into your alma mater

[Anonymous]

I'd re-apply for a different degree track. Yell my kid to take generalised classes the first semester, ace them, then request transfer into the desired program.

[Anonymous]

My DD got into my alma mater as a safety so I can't speak to that, but I can tell you I was PISSED when she got cut early by my sorority LOL.

[Anonymous]

My family has attended Columbia for many generations. My great grandmother endowed a chair. But there’s presently a proposed law in Congress to outlaw legacy admissions for any college that gets federal aid, which is ALL colleges. DW says it’s nothing to worry about because bills get proposed all the time and nothing happens. I disagree because this bill puts the Democrats on the side of the Angels without costing the Treasury a dime. My 14 year old son wants to follow in his ancestors’ footsteps and go to Columbia. Now, in order to get into Columbia as a legacy, one MUST apply early decision. Columbia now rejects 98% of its normal applicants and rejects 67% of its legacy applicants. DS is the top student in the fourth form at the Eaglebrook School. He’s been the highest ranked Kindergarten through Eighth Grade chess player in Washington, D.C., for years, and was National Junior Grand Prix Chess Champion of 2016. But I’ve known legacies as good or better whom Columbia has rejected. Columbia’s no longer second tier, it’s ranked first tier tied with Harvard. So I donate to Columbia, hoping I’m not throwing good money after bad. https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DD got into my alma mater as a safety so I can't speak to that, but I can tell you I was PISSED when she got cut early by my sorority LOL.

geez, that’s not supposed to happen. If my fraternity doesn’t accept DS there’ll be hell to pay. No more money from me!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD got into my alma mater as a safety so I can't speak to that, but I can tell you I was PISSED when she got cut early by my sorority LOL.

geez, that’s not supposed to happen. If my fraternity doesn’t accept DS there’ll be hell to pay. No more money from me!

oh trust me I KNOW. National has a policy that they have to offer one invite round, but she was cut after round robins, which is basically the open house. SO PISSED. In the end, it's not the right fit for her and she found another one she enjoys, but oh yeah... pissed.

[Anonymous]

I'm perfectly OK that my DS didn't get into the Ivy where I, my spouse, my spouse's brother, both my sisters, both my sisters' husbands, my dad, my aunt, and probably other connections on both sides I'm forgetting went. First, as PP said, the standards are different now and it's much harder. Second, I really believe firmly that all legacy preferences should be eliminated. 15:02's kid isn't any better qualified for Columbia by virtue of being born into the right family and having chosen the right ancestors any more than my kids are better qualified for my school. Legacy preference is just another way of perpetuating kleptocracy rather than meritocracy.

On the other hand, what I'd really like to see are eliminating athletic recruitments for colleges. That pisses me off to no end.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My Senior didn’t even apply to my school, there’s no way they would have gotten in. My own fault for having dumb kids I guess.

You sound like a peach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My family has attended Columbia for many generations. My great grandmother endowed a chair. But there’s presently a proposed law in Congress to outlaw legacy admissions for any college that gets federal aid, which is ALL colleges. DW says it’s nothing to worry about because bills get proposed all the time and nothing happens. I disagree because this bill puts the Democrats on the side of the Angels without costing the Treasury a dime. My 14 year old son wants to follow in his ancestors’ footsteps and go to Columbia. Now, in order to get into Columbia as a legacy, one MUST apply early decision. Columbia now rejects 98% of its normal applicants and rejects 67% of its legacy applicants. DS is the top student in the fourth form at the Eaglebrook School. He’s been the highest ranked Kindergarten through Eighth Grade chess player in Washington, D.C., for years, and was National Junior Grand Prix Chess Champion of 2016. But I’ve known legacies as good or better whom Columbia has rejected. Columbia’s no longer second tier, it’s ranked first tier tied with Harvard. So I donate to Columbia, hoping I’m not throwing good money after bad. https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

This is a lot of detailed info to share about your kid

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is your reaction? I'm annoyed more than I thought I would be. Not that I've ever been a huge donor, but believe me, they'll never see another dime from me.

Any other more rational thoughts?

I give a decent amount and volunteer my time to my top 10 alma mater. I will understand if my child is not accepted but they will lose my donations and volunteer time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is your reaction? I'm annoyed more than I thought I would be. Not that I've ever been a huge donor, but believe me, they'll never see another dime from me.

Any other more rational thoughts?

Huge Blessing in disguise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm perfectly OK that my DS didn't get into the Ivy where I, my spouse, my spouse's brother, both my sisters, both my sisters' husbands, my dad, my aunt, and probably other connections on both sides I'm forgetting went. First, as PP said, the standards are different now and it's much harder. Second, I really believe firmly that all legacy preferences should be eliminated. 15:02's kid isn't any better qualified for Columbia by virtue of being born into the right family and having chosen the right ancestors any more than my kids are better qualified for my school. Legacy preference is just another way of perpetuating kleptocracy rather than meritocracy.

On the other hand, what I'd really like to see are eliminating athletic recruitments for colleges. That pisses me off to no end.

You're kidding, right? Bama is just going to hope that admissions let in a couple kids who can throw a ball.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My family has attended Columbia for many generations. My great grandmother endowed a chair. But there’s presently a proposed law in Congress to outlaw legacy admissions for any college that gets federal aid, which is ALL colleges. DW says it’s nothing to worry about because bills get proposed all the time and nothing happens. I disagree because this bill puts the Democrats on the side of the Angels without costing the Treasury a dime. My 14 year old son wants to follow in his ancestors’ footsteps and go to Columbia. Now, in order to get into Columbia as a legacy, one MUST apply early decision. Columbia now rejects 98% of its normal applicants and rejects 67% of its legacy applicants. DS is the top student in the fourth form at the Eaglebrook School. He’s been the highest ranked Kindergarten through Eighth Grade chess player in Washington, D.C., for years, and was National Junior Grand Prix Chess Champion of 2016. But I’ve known legacies as good or better whom Columbia has rejected. Columbia’s no longer second tier, it’s ranked first tier tied with Harvard. So I donate to Columbia, hoping I’m not throwing good money after bad. https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

This is a lot of detailed info to share about your kid

No chance that's a real kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DD got into my alma mater as a safety so I can't speak to that, but I can tell you I was PISSED when she got cut early by my sorority LOL.

. The sorority didn't call you to explain? So tacky on the sorority's part. Was it Alpha Phi?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My Senior didn’t even apply to my school, there’s no way they would have gotten in. My own fault for having dumb kids I guess.

You sound like a peach.

I thought it was funny!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm perfectly OK that my DS didn't get into the Ivy where I, my spouse, my spouse's brother, both my sisters, both my sisters' husbands, my dad, my aunt, and probably other connections on both sides I'm forgetting went. First, as PP said, the standards are different now and it's much harder. Second, I really believe firmly that all legacy preferences should be eliminated. 15:02's kid isn't any better qualified for Columbia by virtue of being born into the right family and having chosen the right ancestors any more than my kids are better qualified for my school. Legacy preference is just another way of perpetuating kleptocracy rather than meritocracy.

On the other hand, what I'd really like to see are eliminating athletic recruitments for colleges. That pisses me off to no end.

You're kidding, right? Bama is just going to hope that admissions let in a couple kids who can throw a ball.

Lol, let's eliminate NCAA sports!