What is wrong with High Point?

[Anonymous]

We know two gals who are recent grads. They are very pretty, very happy, and seem to have great jobs they like. You're going to get a biased response on DCUM because this forum is full of middle class secular strivers who probably can't afford High Point, hate all things Christian, and are obsessed with meaningless rankings and alleged prestige of selective colleges.

[Anonymous]

They teach life skills not just abstract academic concepts. The current VP and Dem candidate could of used a High Point education. Then maybe she wouldn't require full dress rehearsals before sitting down with world leaders.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At the beginning of this thread, several posters reference SN. An SN student.

Please decode the acronym for me? Curious what it means. Thanks.

I think it may mean "Special Needs", but not sure

It definitely means special needs, but after reading the articles about HP, especially the Forbes article, I cannot for the life of me understand why this place would be appealing to parents of special needs kids.

They hold kids' hands and professors are pressured to give good grades

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They teach life skills not just abstract academic concepts. The current VP and Dem candidate could have used a High Point education. Then maybe she wouldn't require full dress rehearsals before sitting down with world leaders.

btw all strong leaders rehearse prior to meetings with world leaders. Not really something you "wing".🙄

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter brought up High Point (she likes the dorms and the student center) and I started briefly reading about it. Wow sounds a little like a place to park the rich kid so they get the “paper” and can inherit the family money with a college degree. Anyone have any good stories to share or should I tell my daughter to forget about it?

This entire thread saddens me, that opinions of "Anonymous" are allowed to slander a university and it's staff. As a single mom, of a junior at HPU, and what my daughter has experienced is nothing short of amazing at HPU. We do not come from "family money." From getting a job with a global firm in her field during her 2nd year to access to other amazing opportunities, there is no where else I would have wanted her! She went out and got that job, and networked! She is seen by professors, learning programs and systems in her field that her friends at other universities have zero access too, and so much more. I am grateful she isn't just a number and given the "rich kids" opportunity as Anonymous calls it. Those who spew hate either go based off of rumors and speculation, and have never been to HPU, or they feel the need to slander because they could not get into HPU, and are hurt because of it. It is sad either way. But first and foremost that piece of "paper" they, they have worked their tails off for. I know this post is late, but for anyone else looking at HPU, don't let "Anonymous" hid and slander, decide for yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We know two gals who are recent grads. They are very pretty, very happy, and seem to have great jobs they like. You're going to get a biased response on DCUM because this forum is full of middle class secular strivers who probably can't afford High Point, hate all things Christian, and are obsessed with meaningless rankings and alleged prestige of selective colleges.

“Gals”? You sound like my 81 year old FIL. (He’s a lovely man, but he was born in 1943.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter brought up High Point (she likes the dorms and the student center) and I started briefly reading about it. Wow sounds a little like a place to park the rich kid so they get the “paper” and can inherit the family money with a college degree. Anyone have any good stories to share or should I tell my daughter to forget about it?

This entire thread saddens me, that opinions of "Anonymous" are allowed to slander a university and it's staff. As a single mom, of a junior at HPU, and what my daughter has experienced is nothing short of amazing at HPU. We do not come from "family money." From getting a job with a global firm in her field during her 2nd year to access to other amazing opportunities, there is no where else I would have wanted her! She went out and got that job, and networked! She is seen by professors, learning programs and systems in her field that her friends at other universities have zero access too, and so much more. I am grateful she isn't just a number and given the "rich kids" opportunity as Anonymous calls it. Those who spew hate either go based off of rumors and speculation, and have never been to HPU, or they feel the need to slander because they could not get into HPU, and are hurt because of it. It is sad either way. But first and foremost that piece of "paper" they, they have worked their tails off for. I know this post is late, but for anyone else looking at HPU, don't let "Anonymous" hid and slander, decide for yourself.

It is not slander that for 2 years in a row High Point has had accreditation issues.

[Anonymous]

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It has to be admitted, though, that High Point gets one thing right: being able to schmooze effectively, regardless of one's lack of brains, talent, ethics or work ethic will get you far in this country when you're white, hetero, Christian, Republican and rich (which is not to say that all affluent white, hetero people are devoid of brains, talent, conscientiousness or discipline. People from this second group, however, attend college somewhere other than High Point, usually at a school where one can get a legitimate education).

My junior daughter jokingly expressed interest in this school because of those darn dorm room tik toks (I guess videos of those tiny houses?). While I wouldn't encourage her to go there, I wouldn't have a problem if she applies to High Point. I know this school is easy to look down upon, but them teaching the kids to schmooze effectively and other life skills is not such a bad thing for many college kids to learn. I can't fault High Point for focusing on those types of life skills at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter brought up High Point (she likes the dorms and the student center) and I started briefly reading about it. Wow sounds a little like a place to park the rich kid so they get the “paper” and can inherit the family money with a college degree. Anyone have any good stories to share or should I tell my daughter to forget about it?

This entire thread saddens me, that opinions of "Anonymous" are allowed to slander a university and it's staff. As a single mom, of a junior at HPU, and what my daughter has experienced is nothing short of amazing at HPU. We do not come from "family money." From getting a job with a global firm in her field during her 2nd year to access to other amazing opportunities, there is no where else I would have wanted her! She went out and got that job, and networked! She is seen by professors, learning programs and systems in her field that her friends at other universities have zero access too, and so much more. I am grateful she isn't just a number and given the "rich kids" opportunity as Anonymous calls it. Those who spew hate either go based off of rumors and speculation, and have never been to HPU, or they feel the need to slander because they could not get into HPU, and are hurt because of it. It is sad either way. But first and foremost that piece of "paper" they, they have worked their tails off for. I know this post is late, but for anyone else looking at HPU, don't let "Anonymous" hid and slander, decide for yourself.

It is not slander that for 2 years in a row High Point has had accreditation issues.

A ding from SACSCOC is not slander. This is their most critical accreditor. If my university had this it would be a huge huge deal. It's unusual and bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They teach life skills not just abstract academic concepts. The current VP and Dem candidate could of used a High Point education. Then maybe she wouldn't require full dress rehearsals before sitting down with world leaders.

could *have*

Did you learn grammar at HPU?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter brought up High Point (she likes the dorms and the student center) and I started briefly reading about it. Wow sounds a little like a place to park the rich kid so they get the “paper” and can inherit the family money with a college degree. Anyone have any good stories to share or should I tell my daughter to forget about it?

This entire thread saddens me, that opinions of "Anonymous" are allowed to slander a university and it's staff. As a single mom, of a junior at HPU, and what my daughter has experienced is nothing short of amazing at HPU. We do not come from "family money." From getting a job with a global firm in her field during her 2nd year to access to other amazing opportunities, there is no where else I would have wanted her! She went out and got that job, and networked! She is seen by professors, learning programs and systems in her field that her friends at other universities have zero access too, and so much more. I am grateful she isn't just a number and given the "rich kids" opportunity as Anonymous calls it. Those who spew hate either go based off of rumors and speculation, and have never been to HPU, or they feel the need to slander because they could not get into HPU, and are hurt because of it. It is sad either way. But first and foremost that piece of "paper" they, they have worked their tails off for. I know this post is late, but for anyone else looking at HPU, don't let "Anonymous" hid and slander, decide for yourself.

It is not slander that for 2 years in a row High Point has had accreditation issues.

A ding from SACSCOC is not slander. This is their most critical accreditor. If my university had this it would be a huge huge deal. It's unusual and bad.

And the ding pertains to student learning outcomes so it’s not like there are just administrative concerns, but actual potentially serious issues with the quality of education.

What is the value of a degree from HPU in light of this? Seems like a gamble and risk I’m not willing to take with my student and pay for.

[Anonymous]

What’s an SN family?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter brought up High Point (she likes the dorms and the student center) and I started briefly reading about it. Wow sounds a little like a place to park the rich kid so they get the “paper” and can inherit the family money with a college degree. Anyone have any good stories to share or should I tell my daughter to forget about it?

That sounds like a more generous description of the place than how others characterize it. Do truly rich families send their kids to Highpoint?

Truly rich kids are development admits at better schools. High point is for the tier of students who have enough money to afford it without the grades to do better. That being said, SN families seem to love it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s an SN family?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter brought up High Point (she likes the dorms and the student center) and I started briefly reading about it. Wow sounds a little like a place to park the rich kid so they get the “paper” and can inherit the family money with a college degree. Anyone have any good stories to share or should I tell my daughter to forget about it?

That sounds like a more generous description of the place than how others characterize it. Do truly rich families send their kids to Highpoint?

Truly rich kids are development admits at better schools. High point is for the tier of students who have enough money to afford it without the grades to do better. That being said, SN families seem to love it

Special needs

[korriray]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter brought up High Point (she likes the dorms and the student center) and I started briefly reading about it. Wow sounds a little like a place to park the rich kid so they get the “paper” and can inherit the family money with a college degree. Anyone have any good stories to share or should I tell my daughter to forget about it?

This entire thread saddens me, that opinions of "Anonymous" are allowed to slander a university and it's staff. As a single mom, of a junior at HPU, and what my daughter has experienced is nothing short of amazing at HPU. We do not come from "family money." From getting a job with a global firm in her field during her 2nd year to access to other amazing opportunities, there is no where else I would have wanted her! She went out and got that job, and networked! She is seen by professors, learning programs and systems in her field that her friends at other universities have zero access too, and so much more. I am grateful she isn't just a number and given the "rich kids" opportunity as Anonymous calls it. Those who spew hate either go based off of rumors and speculation, and have never been to HPU, or they feel the need to slander because they could not get into HPU, and are hurt because of it. It is sad either way. But first and foremost that piece of "paper" they, they have worked their tails off for. I know this post is late, but for anyone else looking at HPU, don't let "Anonymous" hid and slander, decide for yourself.

It is not slander that for 2 years in a row High Point has had accreditation issues.

So maybe call SACS, and actually understand what the issue is. Again, spewing inaccurate information. The university has fully demonstrated compliance with two of the three standards noted by SACSCOC in June 2023, including meeting all requirements for Core Requirement 12.1 (student support services) and meeting all requirements for Standard 14.2 (publication of accreditation status).

The university is still working on Standard 8.2a (student outcome: educational programs), which is specifically about a few small graduate programs offered in the School of Education. For many years, the School of Education has met and continues to meet its numerous assessment and reporting obligations under NCATE, CAEP and the North Carolina State Board of Education. HPU is committed to complete compliance, and we have the utmost confidence we will resolve the matter in accordance with SACSCOC standards.

For the most part, a “warning” is a basic SACSCOC process for requesting more information. The requests from SACSCOC were relatively minor, and two of the three issues were resolved. The third is not a core requirement but will be addressed.

A ding from SACSCOC is not slander. This is their most critical accreditor. If my university had this it would be a huge huge deal. It's unusual and bad.

And the ding pertains to student learning outcomes so it’s not like there are just administrative concerns, but actual potentially serious issues with the quality of education.

What is the value of a degree from HPU in light of this? Seems like a gamble and risk I’m not willing to take with my student and pay for.

[Anonymous]

Rich Americans don't give a damn what proles think. They want their kids to be happy and surrounded by wealthy peers from good families, maybe one of which they might marry and give them grandchildren. This sub forum obsesses over US News rankings and acceptances like painfully insecure first generation immigrants. It's all so sad and pathetic.