Tell me about High Point University NC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've often thought of it as a last resort college. OP, not sure it is worth the money. Send your kid to an in-state school. Even the worst in-state school in MD or VA would be better than High Point.

Better at what? Better for whom?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Elon is a step up.

Elon is actually a respectable university.
I equate a High Point diploma with the validity of a Liberty diploma.
The northern version is Quinnipiac.

Their acceptance rates are similar. Neither is for top tier students.

So what?

Not everyone is “top tier”. By definition of what top tier is. What’s everyone else supposed to do?

I wonder how many people here maintain the fantasy that there kids are “top tier”.

[Anonymous]

We visited High Point. It honestly felt somewhere between a timeshare presentation and a cult. There were too many gimmicks, perks, and “golden tickets” (yes, they actually sent us a golden ticket in the mail, it was to a special presentation by the president). They try to coerce kids into applying ED by promising things like first choice of housing and guaranteed parking. Everything is spotless and pristine and everyone there sings it’s praises. It was honestly creepy as hell.

[Anonymous]

It sounds like a cruise. But maybe it’s fantastic for the right kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We visited High Point. It honestly felt somewhere between a timeshare presentation and a cult. There were too many gimmicks, perks, and “golden tickets” (yes, they actually sent us a golden ticket in the mail, it was to a special presentation by the president). They try to coerce kids into applying ED by promising things like first choice of housing and guaranteed parking. Everything is spotless and pristine and everyone there sings it’s praises. It was honestly creepy as hell.

+1
and the screens in the parking lot that showed your family’s name on it
I’m honestly embarrassed that we visited high point

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Like christopher newport but worse and more expensive

Christopher Newport is a great school.

[Anonymous]

You people are so weird and mean!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You people are so weird and mean!

Middle class pocket watchers. Can't afford something, so they seethe and rage at those who can.

[Anonymous]

DD was accepted. On closer look, it looked and felt “cultish”. Plus, too expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son transferred after one year.

The Good:
- They truly do teach life skills. The president teaches a seminar to all freshmen on how to conduct yourself in business. This “life skills” mindset is weaved throughout the campus. There is even a lounge with half an airplane with seats it where you can do homework. We were told to expect professors to join you and engage in conversation to continue teaching life skills.

- The classes are small. Your professors know you. You can get time with them if needed.

- The school is easier to get in to, yes - however the classes are much more challenging than their reputation.

- Amenities and beauty. They pipe classical music between classes as you walk past perfectly manicured flowerbeds, a thousand fountains and drink stands with free refreshments. Incredible gyms, science labs. They have all the educational tools you could ever dream of. There are concierge desks all around campus that resemble hotel lobby’s. There is a steak house (more life skills there - with a strict dress code - have to make reservations, etc.) a swanky sports bar (no alcohol, duh) and a movie theater. There is a revolving door of free food trucks almost daily. They also built an outdoor skating rink.

- The President. Dr. Qubein is a celebrity and mingles with students. He is very magnetic and inspirational. He will learn your name and remember it. He’s sharp. He is a former a businessman, not an academic - hence the amazing advertising and beautiful campus. There literally is no ugly part of campus - much of it built with his own money.

The Bad:
- No football team. Okay whatever but a football team brings school spirit that no other sport can. There is a lack of connection as a student body and my guess is it’s because there isn’t one thing that holds it all together. The weekends are quiet and boring my son reported.

- It sits right in the middle of a VERY dangerous area. (Side note: No one ever talks about this on DCUM which makes me think that people are just passing along what they’ve heard with no experience). I always thought the gates (all posted with guards 24 hours) were part of the country club image. Nope, they are keeping your kids safe from what is on the outside. This may explain the food trucks coming on campus. High Point NC has a very high crime rate. Look it up for yourself. It’s a small town, so the high crime rate is very alarming. When you drive up to campus, the disparity between the campus and what sits across the street is eye catching. You don’t leave the campus at night - ever. Which leads me to my next point.

- Lack of things to do. Outside of the organized activities they create on campus (remember no football team) there is nowhere to go. Even leaving campus for a haircut is sketchy and taking your life into your own hands.

My son didn’t like the lack of independence he felt at HPU. He never found his people and said that it lacked freedom and cohesion. The academics were good and the campus was beautiful (think Disney World) yet he felt like he was in prison. It might be a good fit for students looking for a small student body with a quiet atmosphere and more organized activities but for him the lack of independence and cohesion killed it for him. The environment was too controlled. He didn’t feel like he was off at college. He liked the small classes and how nice the campus was but that wasn’t enough to keep him there. He needed connection.

Hope this helps someone.

This was very helpful. Thank you sharing you DC’s experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son transferred after one year.

The Good:
- They truly do teach life skills. The president teaches a seminar to all freshmen on how to conduct yourself in business. This “life skills” mindset is weaved throughout the campus. There is even a lounge with half an airplane with seats it where you can do homework. We were told to expect professors to join you and engage in conversation to continue teaching life skills.

- The classes are small. Your professors know you. You can get time with them if needed.

- The school is easier to get in to, yes - however the classes are much more challenging than their reputation.

- Amenities and beauty. They pipe classical music between classes as you walk past perfectly manicured flowerbeds, a thousand fountains and drink stands with free refreshments. Incredible gyms, science labs. They have all the educational tools you could ever dream of. There are concierge desks all around campus that resemble hotel lobby’s. There is a steak house (more life skills there - with a strict dress code - have to make reservations, etc.) a swanky sports bar (no alcohol, duh) and a movie theater. There is a revolving door of free food trucks almost daily. They also built an outdoor skating rink.

- The President. Dr. Qubein is a celebrity and mingles with students. He is very magnetic and inspirational. He will learn your name and remember it. He’s sharp. He is a former a businessman, not an academic - hence the amazing advertising and beautiful campus. There literally is no ugly part of campus - much of it built with his own money.

The Bad:
- No football team. Okay whatever but a football team brings school spirit that no other sport can. There is a lack of connection as a student body and my guess is it’s because there isn’t one thing that holds it all together. The weekends are quiet and boring my son reported.

- It sits right in the middle of a VERY dangerous area. (Side note: No one ever talks about this on DCUM which makes me think that people are just passing along what they’ve heard with no experience). I always thought the gates (all posted with guards 24 hours) were part of the country club image. Nope, they are keeping your kids safe from what is on the outside. This may explain the food trucks coming on campus. High Point NC has a very high crime rate. Look it up for yourself. It’s a small town, so the high crime rate is very alarming. When you drive up to campus, the disparity between the campus and what sits across the street is eye catching. You don’t leave the campus at night - ever. Which leads me to my next point.

- Lack of things to do. Outside of the organized activities they create on campus (remember no football team) there is nowhere to go. Even leaving campus for a haircut is sketchy and taking your life into your own hands.

My son didn’t like the lack of independence he felt at HPU. He never found his people and said that it lacked freedom and cohesion. The academics were good and the campus was beautiful (think Disney World) yet he felt like he was in prison. It might be a good fit for students looking for a small student body with a quiet atmosphere and more organized activities but for him the lack of independence and cohesion killed it for him. The environment was too controlled. He didn’t feel like he was off at college. He liked the small classes and how nice the campus was but that wasn’t enough to keep him there. He needed connection.

Hope this helps someone.

Great review. It's interesting you made the point about no football team. My DS main criteria is that the school must have football for school spirit. People keep telling him that is dumb and you can have school spirit without football- but I totally get where he is coming from and you exactly nailed it here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son transferred after one year.

The Good:
- They truly do teach life skills. The president teaches a seminar to all freshmen on how to conduct yourself in business. This “life skills” mindset is weaved throughout the campus. There is even a lounge with half an airplane with seats it where you can do homework. We were told to expect professors to join you and engage in conversation to continue teaching life skills.

- The classes are small. Your professors know you. You can get time with them if needed.

- The school is easier to get in to, yes - however the classes are much more challenging than their reputation.

- Amenities and beauty. They pipe classical music between classes as you walk past perfectly manicured flowerbeds, a thousand fountains and drink stands with free refreshments. Incredible gyms, science labs. They have all the educational tools you could ever dream of. There are concierge desks all around campus that resemble hotel lobby’s. There is a steak house (more life skills there - with a strict dress code - have to make reservations, etc.) a swanky sports bar (no alcohol, duh) and a movie theater. There is a revolving door of free food trucks almost daily. They also built an outdoor skating rink.

- The President. Dr. Qubein is a celebrity and mingles with students. He is very magnetic and inspirational. He will learn your name and remember it. He’s sharp. He is a former a businessman, not an academic - hence the amazing advertising and beautiful campus. There literally is no ugly part of campus - much of it built with his own money.

The Bad:
- No football team. Okay whatever but a football team brings school spirit that no other sport can. There is a lack of connection as a student body and my guess is it’s because there isn’t one thing that holds it all together. The weekends are quiet and boring my son reported.

- It sits right in the middle of a VERY dangerous area. (Side note: No one ever talks about this on DCUM which makes me think that people are just passing along what they’ve heard with no experience). I always thought the gates (all posted with guards 24 hours) were part of the country club image. Nope, they are keeping your kids safe from what is on the outside. This may explain the food trucks coming on campus. High Point NC has a very high crime rate. Look it up for yourself. It’s a small town, so the high crime rate is very alarming. When you drive up to campus, the disparity between the campus and what sits across the street is eye catching. You don’t leave the campus at night - ever. Which leads me to my next point.

- Lack of things to do. Outside of the organized activities they create on campus (remember no football team) there is nowhere to go. Even leaving campus for a haircut is sketchy and taking your life into your own hands.

My son didn’t like the lack of independence he felt at HPU. He never found his people and said that it lacked freedom and cohesion. The academics were good and the campus was beautiful (think Disney World) yet he felt like he was in prison. It might be a good fit for students looking for a small student body with a quiet atmosphere and more organized activities but for him the lack of independence and cohesion killed it for him. The environment was too controlled. He didn’t feel like he was off at college. He liked the small classes and how nice the campus was but that wasn’t enough to keep him there. He needed connection.

Hope this helps someone.

This is 100% accurate! Please read if you are considering. A very well balanced and helpful reply!

Reading the description that PP wrote, it's pretty clear what you are getting for the extra $30k (?) per year... guards, drink stands, piped music, food trucks, and lovely landscaping.

[Anonymous]

It's a great place and doesn't market itself as a high achievers school. your kid will have a great time live in he best dorms in the country and have the best food.

Everyone there is happy, has a good time, they can grow up after graduation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You people are so weird and mean!

Middle class pocket watchers. Can't afford something, so they seethe and rage at those who can.

It's not a middle class school, it's a school for rich kids who botched high school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son transferred after one year.

The Good:
- They truly do teach life skills. The president teaches a seminar to all freshmen on how to conduct yourself in business. This “life skills” mindset is weaved throughout the campus. There is even a lounge with half an airplane with seats it where you can do homework. We were told to expect professors to join you and engage in conversation to continue teaching life skills.

- The classes are small. Your professors know you. You can get time with them if needed.

- The school is easier to get in to, yes - however the classes are much more challenging than their reputation.

- Amenities and beauty. They pipe classical music between classes as you walk past perfectly manicured flowerbeds, a thousand fountains and drink stands with free refreshments. Incredible gyms, science labs. They have all the educational tools you could ever dream of. There are concierge desks all around campus that resemble hotel lobby’s. There is a steak house (more life skills there - with a strict dress code - have to make reservations, etc.) a swanky sports bar (no alcohol, duh) and a movie theater. There is a revolving door of free food trucks almost daily. They also built an outdoor skating rink.

- The President. Dr. Qubein is a celebrity and mingles with students. He is very magnetic and inspirational. He will learn your name and remember it. He’s sharp. He is a former a businessman, not an academic - hence the amazing advertising and beautiful campus. There literally is no ugly part of campus - much of it built with his own money.

The Bad:
- No football team. Okay whatever but a football team brings school spirit that no other sport can. There is a lack of connection as a student body and my guess is it’s because there isn’t one thing that holds it all together. The weekends are quiet and boring my son reported.

- It sits right in the middle of a VERY dangerous area. (Side note: No one ever talks about this on DCUM which makes me think that people are just passing along what they’ve heard with no experience). I always thought the gates (all posted with guards 24 hours) were part of the country club image. Nope, they are keeping your kids safe from what is on the outside. This may explain the food trucks coming on campus. High Point NC has a very high crime rate. Look it up for yourself. It’s a small town, so the high crime rate is very alarming. When you drive up to campus, the disparity between the campus and what sits across the street is eye catching. You don’t leave the campus at night - ever. Which leads me to my next point.

- Lack of things to do. Outside of the organized activities they create on campus (remember no football team) there is nowhere to go. Even leaving campus for a haircut is sketchy and taking your life into your own hands.

My son didn’t like the lack of independence he felt at HPU. He never found his people and said that it lacked freedom and cohesion. The academics were good and the campus was beautiful (think Disney World) yet he felt like he was in prison. It might be a good fit for students looking for a small student body with a quiet atmosphere and more organized activities but for him the lack of independence and cohesion killed it for him. The environment was too controlled. He didn’t feel like he was off at college. He liked the small classes and how nice the campus was but that wasn’t enough to keep him there. He needed connection.

Hope this helps someone.

This is 100% accurate! Please read if you are considering. A very well balanced and helpful reply!

Reading the description that PP wrote, it's pretty clear what you are getting for the extra $30k (?) per year... guards, drink stands, piped music, food trucks, and lovely landscaping.

you're getting CNU, but in a resort setting