What are the FCPS high schools with direct admit to George Mason?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone on the previous thread claimed there was a FCPS school or set of programs or something with the same arrangement

I’m curious, too

That said, glad this is in place for Alexandria City. I work with a gentleman who was a counselor at the high school, and he does something similar for our organization (trying to get kids into college or trades). This will absolutely help kids in that school.

Is there some kind of red flag about that particular school that suggests such an arrangement is needed more there than in other schools? What am I missing?

The target schools have a weak college-going culture, which means that many kids who would be admitted to GMU if they applied don’t even apply. At NOVA schools with a strong college-going culture, there’s no need for a special program to inform qualified students that they can go to GMU.

a polite way of saying only 22% white which is why GMU picked it. It's a sloppy and easy way to increase no of diversity students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Herndon High School is one of the participating schools.

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and only 32 percent white. This is not a fair way of selecting students and will not withstand a court challenge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Herndon High School is one of the participating schools.

[b]

and only 32 percent white. This is not a fair way of selecting students and will not withstand a court challenge.

Parent education level isn’t a protected class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone on the previous thread claimed there was a FCPS school or set of programs or something with the same arrangement

I’m curious, too

That said, glad this is in place for Alexandria City. I work with a gentleman who was a counselor at the high school, and he does something similar for our organization (trying to get kids into college or trades). This will absolutely help kids in that school.

Is there some kind of red flag about that particular school that suggests such an arrangement is needed more there than in other schools? What am I missing?

The target schools have a weak college-going culture, which means that many kids who would be admitted to GMU if they applied don’t even apply. At NOVA schools with a strong college-going culture, there’s no need for a special program to inform qualified students that they can go to GMU.

a polite way of saying only 22% white which is why GMU picked it. It's a sloppy and easy way to increase no of diversity students.

Why is it sloppy? It seems brilliant. BTW, GMU is the most diverse college in VA. They don't have to do more for more diverse students but it's great they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone on the previous thread claimed there was a FCPS school or set of programs or something with the same arrangement

I’m curious, too

That said, glad this is in place for Alexandria City. I work with a gentleman who was a counselor at the high school, and he does something similar for our organization (trying to get kids into college or trades). This will absolutely help kids in that school.

Is there some kind of red flag about that particular school that suggests such an arrangement is needed more there than in other schools? What am I missing?

The target schools have a weak college-going culture, which means that many kids who would be admitted to GMU if they applied don’t even apply. At NOVA schools with a strong college-going culture, there’s no need for a special program to inform qualified students that they can go to GMU.

a polite way of saying only 22% white which is why GMU picked it. It's a sloppy and easy way to increase no of diversity students.

Why is it sloppy? It seems brilliant. BTW, GMU is the most diverse college in VA. They don't have to do more for more diverse students but it's great they are.

It's sloppy because instead of doing the regular analysis of applications (GPA/test scores or not/ essay/ teacher recs), this is a GPA cut off for ONLY FIVE SCHOOLS. how is that possibly fair or OK? it isn't. And the 3.25 GPA is below the 3.45 of last year's 25th percentile (lowest) of the class - the 75th percentile had a 4.0. so let's say I have a minority kid in a neighboring school. Why does the kid in the schools with the lowest number of whites get in with a 3.25 when my kid has to have a 3.45 or better?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone on the previous thread claimed there was a FCPS school or set of programs or something with the same arrangement

I’m curious, too

That said, glad this is in place for Alexandria City. I work with a gentleman who was a counselor at the high school, and he does something similar for our organization (trying to get kids into college or trades). This will absolutely help kids in that school.

Is there some kind of red flag about that particular school that suggests such an arrangement is needed more there than in other schools? What am I missing?

The target schools have a weak college-going culture, which means that many kids who would be admitted to GMU if they applied don’t even apply. At NOVA schools with a strong college-going culture, there’s no need for a special program to inform qualified students that they can go to GMU.

a polite way of saying only 22% white which is why GMU picked it. It's a sloppy and easy way to increase no of diversity students.

Why is it sloppy? It seems brilliant. BTW, GMU is the most diverse college in VA. They don't have to do more for more diverse students but it's great they are.

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I was just going to say this. I'm not in favor of anything that takes race into account, but this doesn't - it's low income. I think it's a great idea. And you're right, GMU certainly doesn't "need" the diversity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone on the previous thread claimed there was a FCPS school or set of programs or something with the same arrangement

I’m curious, too

That said, glad this is in place for Alexandria City. I work with a gentleman who was a counselor at the high school, and he does something similar for our organization (trying to get kids into college or trades). This will absolutely help kids in that school.

Is there some kind of red flag about that particular school that suggests such an arrangement is needed more there than in other schools? What am I missing?

The target schools have a weak college-going culture, which means that many kids who would be admitted to GMU if they applied don’t even apply. At NOVA schools with a strong college-going culture, there’s no need for a special program to inform qualified students that they can go to GMU.

a polite way of saying only 22% white which is why GMU picked it. It's a sloppy and easy way to increase no of diversity students.

Why is it sloppy? It seems brilliant. BTW, GMU is the most diverse college in VA. They don't have to do more for more diverse students but it's great they are.

It's sloppy because instead of doing the regular analysis of applications (GPA/test scores or not/ essay/ teacher recs), this is a GPA cut off for ONLY FIVE SCHOOLS. how is that possibly fair or OK? it isn't. And the 3.25 GPA is below the 3.45 of last year's 25th percentile (lowest) of the class - the 75th percentile had a 4.0. so let's say I have a minority kid in a neighboring school. Why does the kid in the schools with the lowest number of whites get in with a 3.25 when my kid has to have a 3.45 or better?

DP. It's not about "minority kids" - it's for kids who attend high schools that aren't likely to send many to college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From the above link:

“More than 1,100 eligible (3.25 GPA or higher) students from partner high schools in Fairfax County, Alexandria, Manassas, and Manassas Park were emailed admission eligibility offers directly from Mason, waiving requirements for application fees, teacher recommendations, and essays. Mason has also offered direct admissions to thousands of students through the Common App Direct Admissions Program.

The first year Mason offered direct admission through the Common App was in January 2022 to 2,000 students. Of those offered, 232 students accepted and applied for fall 2022, 39 students submitted deposits, and 32 enrolled. Of those, 59% were underrepresented minorities, 37% were first generation, and 20% were residents of rural communities. Their collective GPA was 3.65. The top five majors for those students were computer science, engineering, biology, cybersecurity, and neuroscience.”

The schools aren’t mentioned. The GPAs actually sound pretty good-higher than the3.25 noted in the acps progran. And in the end, only 32 of these kids enrolled.

Not sure what everyone is freaking out for. It is pretty obvious they are trying to reach out to students less likely to go to college - low income, first Gen, and minority. This isn’t hard, nor is it hurting your snowflake.

Well it's definitely excluding my snowflake so that's f-d up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone on the previous thread claimed there was a FCPS school or set of programs or something with the same arrangement

I’m curious, too

That said, glad this is in place for Alexandria City. I work with a gentleman who was a counselor at the high school, and he does something similar for our organization (trying to get kids into college or trades). This will absolutely help kids in that school.

Is there some kind of red flag about that particular school that suggests such an arrangement is needed more there than in other schools? What am I missing?

The target schools have a weak college-going culture, which means that many kids who would be admitted to GMU if they applied don’t even apply. At NOVA schools with a strong college-going culture, there’s no need for a special program to inform qualified students that they can go to GMU.

a polite way of saying only 22% white which is why GMU picked it. It's a sloppy and easy way to increase no of diversity students.

Why is it sloppy? It seems brilliant. BTW, GMU is the most diverse college in VA. They don't have to do more for more diverse students but it's great they are.

It's sloppy because instead of doing the regular analysis of applications (GPA/test scores or not/ essay/ teacher recs), this is a GPA cut off for ONLY FIVE SCHOOLS. how is that possibly fair or OK? it isn't. And the 3.25 GPA is below the 3.45 of last year's 25th percentile (lowest) of the class - the 75th percentile had a 4.0. so let's say I have a minority kid in a neighboring school. Why does the kid in the schools with the lowest number of whites get in with a 3.25 when my kid has to have a 3.45 or better?

Because that's how they decided to do it. Their college their choice. Life isn't fair. Get over it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Herndon High School is one of the participating schools.

No, it's not on the EIP list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here: This news release says five FCPS high schools. I just asked Jeff to edit my post to include the link in the OP.

https://www.gmu.edu/news/2023-10/mason-pilots-eight-local-high-school-partnerships-university-managed-direct-admissions

The link above doesn't say 5 FCPS high schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone on the previous thread claimed there was a FCPS school or set of programs or something with the same arrangement

I’m curious, too

That said, glad this is in place for Alexandria City. I work with a gentleman who was a counselor at the high school, and he does something similar for our organization (trying to get kids into college or trades). This will absolutely help kids in that school.

Is there some kind of red flag about that particular school that suggests such an arrangement is needed more there than in other schools? What am I missing?

The target schools have a weak college-going culture, which means that many kids who would be admitted to GMU if they applied don’t even apply. At NOVA schools with a strong college-going culture, there’s no need for a special program to inform qualified students that they can go to GMU.

a polite way of saying only 22% white which is why GMU picked it. It's a sloppy and easy way to increase no of diversity students.

Why is it sloppy? It seems brilliant. BTW, GMU is the most diverse college in VA. They don't have to do more for more diverse students but it's great they are.

+1
I was just going to say this. I'm not in favor of anything that takes race into account, but this doesn't - it's low income. I think it's a great idea. And you're right, GMU certainly doesn't "need" the diversity.

Agree. When UVA or W&M starts offering this -- then I'll be impressed.

GMU already takes everyone with a 3.1 and above from my kids' FCPS HS. This is just a publicity splash for a college that is already attracting a lot of diverse students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here: This news release says five FCPS high schools. I just asked Jeff to edit my post to include the link in the OP.

https://www.gmu.edu/news/2023-10/mason-pilots-eight-local-high-school-partnerships-university-managed-direct-admissions

The link above doesn't say 5 FCPS high schools.

Odd, I thought it said 5 earlier. It does say, "eight local high school partnerships" in the title. ACHS is one of the eight. My guess would be that it overlaps with this program in FCPS: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/early-identification-program-eip.

[Anonymous]

It's this for FCPS only.

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/early-identification-program-eip

[Anonymous]

Wow, the house price will go up in these areas.