Schools in Colorado

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Are you familiar with the weed culture at these colleges?

probably why the kid wants to go there

My son is in college in Colorado. He is a senior and a supervising RA. He is former military and older than most of the students in the dorms. He tells us that kids aren’t smoking much marijuana. The biggest problem is still very much alcohol. Most kids will try it because it’s cheap, legal, and easy to get. But they prefer drinking. I was surprised that I didn’t smell marijuana at all any of the times we visited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Are you familiar with the weed culture at these colleges?

probably why the kid wants to go there

My son is in college in Colorado. He is a senior and a supervising RA. He is former military and older than most of the students in the dorms. He tells us that kids aren’t smoking much marijuana. The biggest problem is still very much alcohol. Most kids will try it because it’s cheap, legal, and easy to get. But they prefer drinking. I was surprised that I didn’t smell marijuana at all any of the times we visited.

Isn't marijuana legal and easy to get in Colorado? Possibly part of CU's allure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS just started DU. Loves the relaxed vibe there. It operates on the quarter system, so he has had a loooongggg break from just before Thanksgiving to Jan. 6 (something to think about). Overall, I am impressed with the support the school has offered. Beautiful campus!

May I aks you what stats do you need to get in? DD is applying to Boulder, but I think it is going down hill and fast. Thanks so much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Are you familiar with the weed culture at these colleges?

probably why the kid wants to go there

My son is in college in Colorado. He is a senior and a supervising RA. He is former military and older than most of the students in the dorms. He tells us that kids aren’t smoking much marijuana. The biggest problem is still very much alcohol. Most kids will try it because it’s cheap, legal, and easy to get. But they prefer drinking. I was surprised that I didn’t smell marijuana at all any of the times we visited.

Isn't marijuana legal and easy to get in Colorado? Possibly part of CU's allure.

My nephew, on the other hand, became a pot head of the worst kind in Boulder. Did nothing for a year, even though parents were paying for tuition. Smelled weed on the campus while visiting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS just started DU. Loves the relaxed vibe there. It operates on the quarter system, so he has had a loooongggg break from just before Thanksgiving to Jan. 6 (something to think about). Overall, I am impressed with the support the school has offered. Beautiful campus!

May I aks you what stats do you need to get in? DD is applying to Boulder, but I think it is going down hill and fast. Thanks so much.

CU Boulder has slipped - it was 46 in US News national ranking a few years ago, now #98. Still a great school, especially for engineering.

[Anonymous]

https://www.colorado.edu/today/2018/06/04/cu-boulder-one-worlds-top-universities-says-center-world-university-rankings

[Anonymous]

https://www.colorado.edu/today/2018/11/13/cu-boulder-ranks-best-world-geosciences-rises-no-43-overall-global-standings

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS just started DU. Loves the relaxed vibe there. It operates on the quarter system, so he has had a loooongggg break from just before Thanksgiving to Jan. 6 (something to think about). Overall, I am impressed with the support the school has offered. Beautiful campus!

May I aks you what stats do you need to get in? DD is applying to Boulder, but I think it is going down hill and fast. Thanks so much.

DU middle 50 percentiles for class of 2022, for admitted students: SAT 1170-1370, ACT 26-31, gpa 3.47-4.0. Acceptance rate was 58%
For class of 2021 enrolled students, SAT ebrw 590-680, math 570-670, ACT 25-30

[Anonymous]

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder-1370

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ft. Lewis College in Durango is great for the outdoors--it is on a Mesa and there is a lot of skiing. Not on Colorado but Northern Arizona University also ticks those boxes.

I love Durango! But far far from any city - not sure if the OPs DS will go into withdrawal. Also Ft Lewis is an average school.

Honestly he might get some merit aid for being out of state if Ft. Lewis is a good fit. My sister went there and had a great time.