Any thoughts on Temple univ

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Anybody go there or know anything about it? I know it's not in the greatest neighborhood but my DS really liked it and so did I.

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Anybody?

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Our friends' kid went there. I've seen the neighborhood and you're right, it's pretty sketchy. But then U Penn's neighborhood isn't exactly fabulous either, perhaps a bit above Temple's neighborhood, but in Philadelphia (or NYC, or New Haven, or Chicago) you're going to have some sketchy neighborhoods. Our friends were skeptical but Temple's honors program provided a lot of guidance and support to their kid who needed these things. They now think it's was the perfect choice for their kid.

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Anonymous wrote:Our friends' kid went there. I've seen the neighborhood and you're right, it's pretty sketchy. But then U Penn's neighborhood isn't exactly fabulous either, perhaps a bit above Temple's neighborhood, but in Philadelphia (or NYC, or New Haven, or Chicago) you're going to have some sketchy neighborhoods. Our friends were skeptical but Temple's honors program provided a lot of guidance and support to their kid who needed these things. They now think it's was the perfect choice for their kid.

Columbia and NYU are both in good NYC neighborhoods. Temple would be like going to CCNY in Harlem.

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Anonymous wrote:Our friends' kid went there. I've seen the neighborhood and you're right, it's pretty sketchy. But then U Penn's neighborhood isn't exactly fabulous either, perhaps a bit above Temple's neighborhood, but in Philadelphia (or NYC, or New Haven, or Chicago) you're going to have some sketchy neighborhoods. Our friends were skeptical but Temple's honors program provided a lot of guidance and support to their kid who needed these things. They now think it's was the perfect choice for their kid.

Columbia and NYU are both in good NYC neighborhoods. Temple would be like going to CCNY in Harlem.

What is CCNY? Have you seen Temple's campus? It's really nice and the school/students/overall vibe was really upbeat, energetic, interesting and fun. I loved the school. Not to mention it's half the price of NYU.

I'd love to hear from people who went there or know people who went there.

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I graduated from Temple University 30 years ago. I believe the school is a lot better and safer now than then. As long as you stay along the broad street and not deviate about three or four blocks away from broad street, you are safe.

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It is a decent public school in a very interesting city. I was on the campus last year and it seemed fine, not the most interesting neighborhood and probably some crime around, but it is a big city and I suspect the neighborhood is pretty typical. Would not have a problem with the neighborhood but not sure why I would send my child off to a middling public university paying out of state rates unless there was a particular draw.

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Temple has improved (in terms of rep, funding, academic standing, and student services) over the course of several decades. It's now a fully legit unban multi-versity, and for the right kid who wants a big-city school, it could be terrific.

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My dad got his master's there (45 years ago) and really loved it! He's from Philly, though. A cousin got her law degree there more recently and had a good experience, too. She's also from Philly - do a lot of people who aren't from the city go there?

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Have you read the online Undergraduate Catalogue (it's extensive) It's really the first step in finding a good fit. Temple was on our son's list and it came off (a lot of schools came off) based on the requirements of various majors - foreign language proficiently maybe? I don't remember - but it was something that got our attention by reading the catalogue. Some colleges are not hard to get into, but are hard to get out of.

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Anonymous wrote:Our friends' kid went there. I've seen the neighborhood and you're right, it's pretty sketchy. But then U Penn's neighborhood isn't exactly fabulous either, perhaps a bit above Temple's neighborhood, but in Philadelphia (or NYC, or New Haven, or Chicago) you're going to have some sketchy neighborhoods. Our friends were skeptical but Temple's honors program provided a lot of guidance and support to their kid who needed these things. They now think it's was the perfect choice for their kid.

Columbia and NYU are both in good NYC neighborhoods. Temple would be like going to CCNY in Harlem.

Obviously, you know nothing about today's Harlem either.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our friends' kid went there. I've seen the neighborhood and you're right, it's pretty sketchy. But then U Penn's neighborhood isn't exactly fabulous either, perhaps a bit above Temple's neighborhood, but in Philadelphia (or NYC, or New Haven, or Chicago) you're going to have some sketchy neighborhoods. Our friends were skeptical but Temple's honors program provided a lot of guidance and support to their kid who needed these things. They now think it's was the perfect choice for their kid.

Columbia and NYU are both in good NYC neighborhoods. Temple would be like going to CCNY in Harlem.

Obviously, you know nothing about today's Harlem either.

Yes, tell that to my friend in his amazing $1M apartment in Harlem, where you can see the Apollo Theater from the balcony!

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PP, does he do Air B and B? Sounds great!

Temple Honors program is publishing their stats for average SAT scores...can't remember off hand, but I'm sure they're available. Temple has alot to recommend it, including good faculty. Even some lovely old buildings along with all the new ones, and Tyler's new presence there. Philadelphia has much to recommend it as well: art scene, restaurants, theaters and public spaces. Have a relative who went Radcliffe/Penn undergrad and Temple grad. Found Temple to be the more interesting, & enjoyable. Doesn't mean everyone would, but there's plenty going on there.

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Anonymous wrote:It is a decent public school in a very interesting city. I was on the campus last year and it seemed fine, not the most interesting neighborhood and probably some crime around, but it is a big city and I suspect the neighborhood is pretty typical. Would not have a problem with the neighborhood but not sure why I would send my child off to a middling public university paying out of state rates unless there was a particular draw.

My kid may not get into MD and doesn't really want to go there. He wants to be in a city and away from home. I'd rather pay OOS tuition at a public school ($25,000 ish) than private school tuition ($45,000 ish). He is probably going to have to go to a middling school because he has middling grades.

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Anonymous wrote:My dad got his master's there (45 years ago) and really loved it! He's from Philly, though. A cousin got her law degree there more recently and had a good experience, too. She's also from Philly - do a lot of people who aren't from the city go there?

Yes, a good number not from Philly go there. It's reasonably priced and people like Philly.