JMU for this profile of a MoCo Student?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“4 semester Cs across the transcript, scattered over 9th-11th grades”

Does MCPS report semester grades? I think colleges really only look at final grades. I’m assuming those classes ended up with something higher than a C?

MCPS has no year long classes or year long grades.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why JMU? (just curious)

It's a good question. Wants large school with school spirit and we have a family friend who went there recently and had a good experience. I'm trying to steer her towards Towson too, but JMU checks a lot of boxes for her and us (not too far from home & she's outdoorsy). Obviously in-state in MD would be better financially, but anecdotally it seems JMU is good for students who may be a little beaten down from the W school grind. Interested in pre-vet (they have a minor that appeals to her) but I suspect that will change because science is not an academic strength.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why JMU? (just curious)

It's a good question. Wants large school with school spirit and we have a family friend who went there recently and had a good experience. I'm trying to steer her towards Towson too, but JMU checks a lot of boxes for her and us (not too far from home & she's outdoorsy). Obviously in-state in MD would be better financially, but anecdotally it seems JMU is good for students who may be a little beaten down from the W school grind. Interested in pre-vet (they have a minor that appeals to her) but I suspect that will change because science is not an academic strength.

Good luck. I will say I’ve never run into someone who went there who didn’t thoroughly enjoy their time there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why JMU? (just curious)

It's a good question. Wants large school with school spirit and we have a family friend who went there recently and had a good experience. I'm trying to steer her towards Towson too, but JMU checks a lot of boxes for her and us (not too far from home & she's outdoorsy). Obviously in-state in MD would be better financially, but anecdotally it seems JMU is good for students who may be a little beaten down from the W school grind. Interested in pre-vet (they have a minor that appeals to her) but I suspect that will change because science is not an academic strength.

I’m the poster who asked why. I have a kid, currently a 10th grader, who will likely have a similar profile as yours- and interestingly he is also interested in pre vet (but not particularly academically inclined). He wants a medium sized school, with school spirit but in the NE or Rockies (he’s very into the outdoors and an avid skier). We’ll need merit aid to afford much above in state at UMD. What other schools are on your list?

[Anonymous]

Sounds like a nice kid! University of Vermont is another on my kid's list - but cost is an issue there, more so than JMU (even OOS). A small school that has a pre-vet track is Eckerd in Florida. Very different vibe but generally not too competitive to get into. (Not a good choice for an avid skier either!) University of New Hampshire also has a vet tech problem (undergrad).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why JMU? (just curious)

It's a good question. Wants large school with school spirit and we have a family friend who went there recently and had a good experience. I'm trying to steer her towards Towson too, but JMU checks a lot of boxes for her and us (not too far from home & she's outdoorsy). Obviously in-state in MD would be better financially, but anecdotally it seems JMU is good for students who may be a little beaten down from the W school grind. Interested in pre-vet (they have a minor that appeals to her) but I suspect that will change because science is not an academic strength.

Good luck. I will say I’ve never run into someone who went there who didn’t thoroughly enjoy their time there.

I'm a lifelong Virginian (who did not go there) and definitely feel like this is true. Alumni all seem to speak highly of the experience.

[Anonymous]

I’m the poster who asked why. I have a kid, currently a 10th grader, who will likely have a similar profile as yours- and interestingly he is also interested in pre vet (but not particularly academically inclined). He wants a medium sized school, with school spirit but in the NE or Rockies (he’s very into the outdoors and an avid skier). We’ll need merit aid to afford much above in state at UMD. What other schools are on your list?

Just putting in a plug for Colorado State for this kid. My DD loved her time there (not pre-vet but went in with similar interests), and they offer guaranteed merit for nonresidents based on GPA (and I believe use weighted GPA to calculate it). The only downside is that I will never get her back from Colorado! It would probably cost less than JMU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are in. JMU does not care about test scores. The weighted GPA show the rigor. Apply EA because most were WL regular admission last year

I think we’re talking about one potential student. No need for “they” .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why JMU? (just curious)

Why not JMU? Strange question. It's a great, traditional college experience that attracts a ton of applicants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I’m the poster who asked why. I have a kid, currently a 10th grader, who will likely have a similar profile as yours- and interestingly he is also interested in pre vet (but not particularly academically inclined). He wants a medium sized school, with school spirit but in the NE or Rockies (he’s very into the outdoors and an avid skier). We’ll need merit aid to afford much above in state at UMD. What other schools are on your list?

Just putting in a plug for Colorado State for this kid. My DD loved her time there (not pre-vet but went in with similar interests), and they offer guaranteed merit for nonresidents based on GPA (and I believe use weighted GPA to calculate it). The only downside is that I will never get her back from Colorado! It would probably cost less than JMU.

Thanks for the suggestion!

[Anonymous]

Serious question? Your daughter will have the red carpet rolled out and get a free ride...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Serious question? Your daughter will have the red carpet rolled out and get a free ride...

?? This is OP. What makes you say this? Obviously the free ride is not happening. We’ll be thrilled with an acceptance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why JMU? (just curious)

Why not JMU? Strange question. It's a great, traditional college experience that attracts a ton of applicants.

It’s not a strange question. As a fellow Marylander I don’t know much about JMU so was just curious about what about the school put it on the OP’s short list. It was a question from a place of ignorance, not judgement.