CU Boulder decisions are out!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:In short, if you are looking for significant merit $, CU Boulder is not the place.

Right? Why don't people understand that alot of schools don't give merit. Doesn't matter about stats. They just don't.

But Boulder does some merit $. I think a bunch of us are just wondering why kids with lower stats got it and ours didn’t.

This is just a guess, but perhaps the assumption is that the higher stats applicants are unlikely to be swayed by the small merit?

I would think of these merit scholarships as mere discounts and, for whatever reason, the kids who got the discounts were presumed more likely to enroll than the others, per yield factors.

+q

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those wondering about merit, DD had a link at the bottom of her online acceptance letter. She was awarded the $25,000 CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship, which is $6,250 per year. She was admitted to the biomedical engineering program, but her letter didn't say anything about an Honors College or program.

Did students have to apply to the Honors College separately? DD's at a basketball tournament today so I have no idea if she applied for Honors or not - but she should have.

Here are her stats, if helpful to others.

OOS - large public school district
4.0/4.62W at time of application (GPA went up slightly at the end of 1st semester)
35 ACT single-sitting; 36 superscore
1550 ACT single-sitting; 1570 or 80 superscore (can't remember)
10-ish APs, including several senior year. This is a typical amount for honors students at her high school, though some have more APs
3 sports, plus a club sport. Varsity captain of 2 of those sports, but not recruited athlete material
Executive student government officer and state officer of an organization
Some national awards for stuff unrelated to her major
Volunteering, etc.
NMSF

I've tried to stay back from her app process, though I helped by proofreading her essays before she submitted. I assumed CU Boulder had rolling admissions, so I wondered when notice of her acceptance or redirection would show up. She was also accepted to CO School of the Mines and some other schools, with a few more pending. Cost is a big issue for us and in-state would be free. CU Boulder does sound great and we have family in the area, so we may schedule a visit.

Wow, those are super high stats for such a low merit award.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those wondering about merit, DD had a link at the bottom of her online acceptance letter. She was awarded the $25,000 CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship, which is $6,250 per year. She was admitted to the biomedical engineering program, but her letter didn't say anything about an Honors College or program.

Did students have to apply to the Honors College separately? DD's at a basketball tournament today so I have no idea if she applied for Honors or not - but she should have.

Here are her stats, if helpful to others.

OOS - large public school district
4.0/4.62W at time of application (GPA went up slightly at the end of 1st semester)
35 ACT single-sitting; 36 superscore
1550 ACT single-sitting; 1570 or 80 superscore (can't remember)
10-ish APs, including several senior year. This is a typical amount for honors students at her high school, though some have more APs
3 sports, plus a club sport. Varsity captain of 2 of those sports, but not recruited athlete material
Executive student government officer and state officer of an organization
Some national awards for stuff unrelated to her major
Volunteering, etc.
NMSF

I've tried to stay back from her app process, though I helped by proofreading her essays before she submitted. I assumed CU Boulder had rolling admissions, so I wondered when notice of her acceptance or redirection would show up. She was also accepted to CO School of the Mines and some other schools, with a few more pending. Cost is a big issue for us and in-state would be free. CU Boulder does sound great and we have family in the area, so we may schedule a visit.

Wow, those are super high stats for such a low merit award.

My kid had very similar stats and got into Engineering but no merit aid Their other safeties - U of Arizona and U of Minnesota offered substantial. But, it's Boulder. And as a Leeds alumni, I'm impressed with the school - it keeps getting better especially in Engineering and Business.

[Anonymous]

What's so exciting about CUB that so many from here are applying? Location? Its a unremarkable, pricey (for OOS) school in a quirky town that is far away. Help me out here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those wondering about merit, DD had a link at the bottom of her online acceptance letter. She was awarded the $25,000 CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship, which is $6,250 per year. She was admitted to the biomedical engineering program, but her letter didn't say anything about an Honors College or program.

Did students have to apply to the Honors College separately? DD's at a basketball tournament today so I have no idea if she applied for Honors or not - but she should have.

Here are her stats, if helpful to others.

OOS - large public school district
4.0/4.62W at time of application (GPA went up slightly at the end of 1st semester)
35 ACT single-sitting; 36 superscore
1550 ACT single-sitting; 1570 or 80 superscore (can't remember)
10-ish APs, including several senior year. This is a typical amount for honors students at her high school, though some have more APs
3 sports, plus a club sport. Varsity captain of 2 of those sports, but not recruited athlete material
Executive student government officer and state officer of an organization
Some national awards for stuff unrelated to her major
Volunteering, etc.
NMSF

I've tried to stay back from her app process, though I helped by proofreading her essays before she submitted. I assumed CU Boulder had rolling admissions, so I wondered when notice of her acceptance or redirection would show up. She was also accepted to CO School of the Mines and some other schools, with a few more pending. Cost is a big issue for us and in-state would be free. CU Boulder does sound great and we have family in the area, so we may schedule a visit.

Wow, those are super high stats for such a low merit award.

CU Boulder doesn't give giant merit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's so exciting about CUB that so many from here are applying? Location? Its a unremarkable, pricey (for OOS) school in a quirky town that is far away. Help me out here.

It’s in a beautiful area, and it’s a pretty good school. If you like outdoors activities it’s got to be super appealing. Colorado is a great place to live. My kid got accepted (very little merit) and it was #1 on her list until we visited. For some reason she just didn’t like the campus and area. Got a very strong “stoner bro” vibe from the place as well. For me, I would have loved going there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's so exciting about CUB that so many from here are applying? Location? Its a unremarkable, pricey (for OOS) school in a quirky town that is far away. Help me out here.

If you're outdoorsy, it's a great option - many skiing and snowboarding options. If you have disposable money, Boulder is a great college town too. Large percent OOS so there's many other kids from the east coast.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's so exciting about CUB that so many from here are applying? Location? Its a unremarkable, pricey (for OOS) school in a quirky town that is far away. Help me out here.

It’s in a beautiful area, and it’s a pretty good school. If you like outdoors activities it’s got to be super appealing. Colorado is a great place to live. My kid got accepted (very little merit) and it was #1 on her list until we visited. For some reason she just didn’t like the campus and area. Got a very strong “stoner bro” vibe from the place as well. For me, I would have loved going there.

My DC also got the same vibe. Also, CU's tour presentation was disappointing - I have seen better videos from high school students, and certainly better videos from other colleges. It was top of list until the visit and then it fell precipitously. Plus Boulder is OK - but it's got its issues. Nice to visit - but having to close (2!) public libraries in the vicinity close in the past month due to meth contamination in the bathrooms seems...problematic. Maybe their data mining revealed DC's lackluster interest (or DC's essays weren't what they should have been) and is the reason DC didn't get merit - or maybe DC applied to a program that doesn't give much merit (Data Science/Stats in Arts & Science) - whatever the reason, it's of no import since DC was accepted elsewhere with merit to programs DC likes much better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's so exciting about CUB that so many from here are applying? Location? Its a unremarkable, pricey (for OOS) school in a quirky town that is far away. Help me out here.

It’s in a beautiful area, and it’s a pretty good school. If you like outdoors activities it’s got to be super appealing. Colorado is a great place to live. My kid got accepted (very little merit) and it was #1 on her list until we visited. For some reason she just didn’t like the campus and area. Got a very strong “stoner bro” vibe from the place as well. For me, I would have loved going there.

My DC also got the same vibe. Also, CU's tour presentation was disappointing - I have seen better videos from high school students, and certainly better videos from other colleges. It was top of list until the visit and then it fell precipitously. Plus Boulder is OK - but it's got its issues. Nice to visit - but having to close (2!) public libraries in the vicinity close in the past month due to meth contamination in the bathrooms seems...problematic. Maybe their data mining revealed DC's lackluster interest (or DC's essays weren't what they should have been) and is the reason DC didn't get merit - or maybe DC applied to a program that doesn't give much merit (Data Science/Stats in Arts & Science) - whatever the reason, it's of no import since DC was accepted elsewhere with merit to programs DC likes much better.

Omg, get over yourself that your kids weren’t given a lot merit. CU can get OOS students without merit. People don’t automatically deserve merit, it’s something extra.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's so exciting about CUB that so many from here are applying? Location? Its a unremarkable, pricey (for OOS) school in a quirky town that is far away. Help me out here.

It’s in a beautiful area, and it’s a pretty good school. If you like outdoors activities it’s got to be super appealing. Colorado is a great place to live. My kid got accepted (very little merit) and it was #1 on her list until we visited. For some reason she just didn’t like the campus and area. Got a very strong “stoner bro” vibe from the place as well. For me, I would have loved going there.

My DC also got the same vibe. Also, CU's tour presentation was disappointing - I have seen better videos from high school students, and certainly better videos from other colleges. It was top of list until the visit and then it fell precipitously. Plus Boulder is OK - but it's got its issues. Nice to visit - but having to close (2!) public libraries in the vicinity close in the past month due to meth contamination in the bathrooms seems...problematic. Maybe their data mining revealed DC's lackluster interest (or DC's essays weren't what they should have been) and is the reason DC didn't get merit - or maybe DC applied to a program that doesn't give much merit (Data Science/Stats in Arts & Science) - whatever the reason, it's of no import since DC was accepted elsewhere with merit to programs DC likes much better.

Omg, get over yourself that your kids weren’t given a lot merit. CU can get OOS students without merit. People don’t automatically deserve merit, it’s something extra.

Just giving impressions for those interested. Not a big deal. It is in a lovely setting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those wondering about merit, DD had a link at the bottom of her online acceptance letter. She was awarded the $25,000 CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship, which is $6,250 per year. She was admitted to the biomedical engineering program, but her letter didn't say anything about an Honors College or program.

Did students have to apply to the Honors College separately? DD's at a basketball tournament today so I have no idea if she applied for Honors or not - but she should have.

Here are her stats, if helpful to others.

OOS - large public school district
4.0/4.62W at time of application (GPA went up slightly at the end of 1st semester)
35 ACT single-sitting; 36 superscore
1550 ACT single-sitting; 1570 or 80 superscore (can't remember)
10-ish APs, including several senior year. This is a typical amount for honors students at her high school, though some have more APs
3 sports, plus a club sport. Varsity captain of 2 of those sports, but not recruited athlete material
Executive student government officer and state officer of an organization
Some national awards for stuff unrelated to her major
Volunteering, etc.
NMSF

I've tried to stay back from her app process, though I helped by proofreading her essays before she submitted. I assumed CU Boulder had rolling admissions, so I wondered when notice of her acceptance or redirection would show up. She was also accepted to CO School of the Mines and some other schools, with a few more pending. Cost is a big issue for us and in-state would be free. CU Boulder does sound great and we have family in the area, so we may schedule a visit.

Wow, those are super high stats for such a low merit award.

I haven't checked, but according to a poster over on CC, "The CU Boulder scholarship information page clearly states that ACT/SAT scores will not be considered."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those wondering about merit, DD had a link at the bottom of her online acceptance letter. She was awarded the $25,000 CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship, which is $6,250 per year. She was admitted to the biomedical engineering program, but her letter didn't say anything about an Honors College or program.

Did students have to apply to the Honors College separately? DD's at a basketball tournament today so I have no idea if she applied for Honors or not - but she should have.

Here are her stats, if helpful to others.

OOS - large public school district
4.0/4.62W at time of application (GPA went up slightly at the end of 1st semester)
35 ACT single-sitting; 36 superscore
1550 ACT single-sitting; 1570 or 80 superscore (can't remember)
10-ish APs, including several senior year. This is a typical amount for honors students at her high school, though some have more APs
3 sports, plus a club sport. Varsity captain of 2 of those sports, but not recruited athlete material
Executive student government officer and state officer of an organization
Some national awards for stuff unrelated to her major
Volunteering, etc.
NMSF

I've tried to stay back from her app process, though I helped by proofreading her essays before she submitted. I assumed CU Boulder had rolling admissions, so I wondered when notice of her acceptance or redirection would show up. She was also accepted to CO School of the Mines and some other schools, with a few more pending. Cost is a big issue for us and in-state would be free. CU Boulder does sound great and we have family in the area, so we may schedule a visit.

Wow, those are super high stats for such a low merit award.

I haven't checked, but according to a poster over on CC, "The CU Boulder scholarship information page clearly states that ACT/SAT scores will not be considered."

https://www.colorado.edu/scholarships/chancellors-achievement-scholarship

ACT/SAT test scores are not considered and will not be reviewed if submitted. Updated GPA or supporting materials will not be used for scholarship consideration after the admission application has been submitted.

[Anonymous]

CU doesn’t need to give merit aid. Plenty of Cali kids will go and fill the spots of those needing aid. Also Texas kids.

The amount of wealth from the OOS kids was insane when I went many years ago.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those wondering about merit, DD had a link at the bottom of her online acceptance letter. She was awarded the $25,000 CU Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship, which is $6,250 per year. She was admitted to the biomedical engineering program, but her letter didn't say anything about an Honors College or program.

Did students have to apply to the Honors College separately? DD's at a basketball tournament today so I have no idea if she applied for Honors or not - but she should have.

Here are her stats, if helpful to others.

OOS - large public school district
4.0/4.62W at time of application (GPA went up slightly at the end of 1st semester)
35 ACT single-sitting; 36 superscore
1550 ACT single-sitting; 1570 or 80 superscore (can't remember)
10-ish APs, including several senior year. This is a typical amount for honors students at her high school, though some have more APs
3 sports, plus a club sport. Varsity captain of 2 of those sports, but not recruited athlete material
Executive student government officer and state officer of an organization
Some national awards for stuff unrelated to her major
Volunteering, etc.
NMSF

I've tried to stay back from her app process, though I helped by proofreading her essays before she submitted. I assumed CU Boulder had rolling admissions, so I wondered when notice of her acceptance or redirection would show up. She was also accepted to CO School of the Mines and some other schools, with a few more pending. Cost is a big issue for us and in-state would be free. CU Boulder does sound great and we have family in the area, so we may schedule a visit.

Wow, those are super high stats for such a low merit award.

CU Boulder doesn't give giant merit.

We’re in-state and it’s killing me how little Colorado universities give for merit aid. In-state tuition and fees are ridiculous.