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Anonymous
Well, your post was about Tulane students struggling to get an internship in the DMV. My point is that DD got one in the DMV, and it was a good one. But my point also is that for any competitive internship, no matter what school the kid is from, they need to prep and even then it's tough because of the number of applicants. Would DD have had even better chances if she applied for internships in Texas or whatever? No clue. We're from the DMV so Texas wasn't on her radar. Also the types of internships she was aiming for are in the NYC/DC areas. Look, I get it that the kid you know struggled to get an internship. I think the bottom line is that it's more competitive (i.e., harder) for any student (not just Tulane) to get an internship in the very popular DMV area with a "name" company or organization. |
Anonymous
| People on here denigrate Tulane because they let in “medicore” students (3.7 UW and with average tests scores of 33/1448)? Not every smart kid has a 4.0 and 35 ACT. Lots of really high achieving kids at Tulane.We should be celebrating the schools that accept kids with an occasional B on their transcript. Y’all are unreal. |
Anonymous
| 90k for a school ranked in the 70's is what that Jeff guy is talking about. What does Tulane provide that the state flagship won't? |
Anonymous
yes and it would be so nice if this thread did not become a "UVA or bust" or "why would I pay $90k ......" thread -- there's plenty others for that. |
Anonymous
Merit $ brought the tuition cost below state flagship for us. But if you are asking about flagship you are comparing two different things. Tulane definitely has a private school, full pay, just write the check and be done with it vibe. There's lots of well off folks who like to be with other well off folks. They find each other. They fly off to Miami or NYC with each other for a weekend. We aren't poor but we are Tulane poor lol. DC is having a good time with great academics and mentorships from professors. That's DC's focus, but the rich kid vibe is real. |
Anonymous
My DC wanted the Goldilocks schools too. They ended up with acceptances to Boston College, Tulane, SMU and UMiami. DC ruled out Fordham and Wake Forest after a visit. Ended up at Tulane. Roll Wave! |
Anonymous
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The early decision acceptance rate at Tulane University is 68%
THIS is why. Those who have few other good options will latch on to Tulane for this reason only. |
Anonymous
You realize it is ranked in the 70s this year because USNWR changed its metrics this to place emphasis on Pell grant recipients. So public schools moved way up in the rankings (like Rutgers). They also stopped considering things like how many classes are taught by professors vs TAs, etc. This hurts private universities like Tulane because it is very much a southern, old money, rich kid school. Great education, but has not really focused on educating first gen kids or geared toward with social mobility. These kids almost all really, really loaded and don’t ANY social mobility. My kid gets offers to ride home from break on her friend’s private jet. That kind of rich. |
Anonymous
NO you are actually wrong. 31% ED acceptance rate last year. |
Anonymous
| Our DD got in EA. No. 4 in class, 4.0 UW, did IB overseas for 2 years before coming back stateside, very into community service. Applied along with a handful of other EAs. Got in with no demonstrated interest. Has never visited. Now that she's done more research, is beginning to really love the school in part due to the vibe. She's been way too busy, way too stressed during high school. Seems like happy smart kids attending interestimg classes but with time to have fun. Her hang up is the boy/girl ratio as she'd like to have a boyfriend in college. Probably sounds frivolous to many but after what these kids go through in high school to get admitted I think alot want a more normal life in college. |
Anonymous
We had a similar list in one kid ended up at UMiami and one at BC. Both had smart, hard-working friends who also like to have fun and enjoy their college years. All well-employed after graduation. |
Anonymous
Agree with this take 100%. High school, college applications, and our world in general is so intense and stressful - Tulane offers a more balanced and fun college experience. NOLA is so different culturally from anywhere else (part of why we send our kids to college is to grow as people), there is no comparative city in the US. The weather, the social life, good academics... students at Tulane are widely known to love their school and be HAPPY. I work in psychiatry, the debilitating anxiety and depression today's teens and college students are experiencing is unprecedented. Seems like nobody is talking about this, and we need to be. |
Anonymous
If your DD is reasonably social she'll be fine! Also, in addition to the typical Greek sororities, there are coed service fraternities and pre professional organizations. Lots of opportunities to meet like-minded people. |
Anonymous
| I agree with PP about the happy vibe at Tulane. When my DC attended the admitted students day that is exactly what they felt. Students are friendly, happy, laid back, smart and engaged in their community. I do think the school is disproportionately filled with extroverts, but not sure how that happens. Very social and not just partying. My DD is always doing all kinds of other things with students. |
Anonymous
That sounds like an Operation Varsity Blues situation. Money talks... |