Anonymous
11/02/2025 07:27
Subject: Re:George Mason direct admissions program
Hmm. My child is at West Springfield in FCPS and received this offer. Here is WSHS' profile:
https://schoolprofiles.fcps.edu/schlprfl/f?p=108:108::::
0_CURRENT_SCHOOL_ID,P0_EDSL:150,0
https://schoolprofiles.fcps.edu/schlprfl/f?p=108:108::::
0_CURRENT_SCHOOL_ID,P0_EDSL:150,0
Anonymous
11/02/2025 07:05
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
It’s only available with a handful of HSs. If your DD’s is one of them, no reason not to take advantage of it!
Yes, but be aware the high schools were selected to boost GMU's diversity numbers. But, yes, participate.
https://wtop.com/education/2024/09/how-some-va-students-are-getting-admitted-to-college-without-ever-filling-out-an-application/
GMU is pretty diverse already. I think the intent is not to boost diversity numbers but to encourage kids with good grades but maybe first generation or otherwise not having the support to take on the application process. It can be a win/win for both the students and Mason.
This. It is about 1st gen and lower HHI of any ethnicity. It is not about diversity.
Of course, it's about diversity. Get real. This program was an initiative started by a black friend of mine on GMU's board. These are the high schools selected. What do they all have in common?
Direct Admissions to George Mason University
Gar-field High School: 62.6% Hispanic, 20.7% black, 6.5% Asian, 7.1% white
Potomac High School.56.6% black/African American, 24.4% Hispanic 8.2% asian, 11.2% white
Osbourn Park High School. 44.9% Hispanic, 16.3% black, 13.1% asian, 20.7% white
Woodbridge High School. 33.6% Hispanic; 22.3% black, 7.7% asian
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School. 19% Black; 20.4% Hispanic.
Freedom High School. 38.2% Asian; 8.6% Hispanic, 6.7% black
Forest Park High School. 2% black; 20.8% Hispanic, 8.2$ asian
Osbourn Park High School. 44.9% Hispanic, 16.3% black, 13.1% asian, 20.7% white
It’s Potomac Falls High School, in Loudoun County. For some reason they chose the three Sterling schools (along with Park View and Dominion) to participate, even though PFHS is 41% White, 29% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 10% Black, and 6% multiracial. Park View is 74% Hispanic, and Dominion is 43% Hispanic, though.
Anonymous
11/02/2025 06:06
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
You have at least one school missing from the list. My kid was offered DA last year and applied. High stats, not low income and took a full merit ride OOS
Anonymous
11/02/2025 00:18
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
It’s only available with a handful of HSs. If your DD’s is one of them, no reason not to take advantage of it!
Yes, but be aware the high schools were selected to boost GMU's diversity numbers. But, yes, participate.
https://wtop.com/education/2024/09/how-some-va-students-are-getting-admitted-to-college-without-ever-filling-out-an-application/
GMU is pretty diverse already. I think the intent is not to boost diversity numbers but to encourage kids with good grades but maybe first generation or otherwise not having the support to take on the application process. It can be a win/win for both the students and Mason.
This. It is about 1st gen and lower HHI of any ethnicity. It is not about diversity.
Of course, it's about diversity. Get real. This program was an initiative started by a black friend of mine on GMU's board. These are the high schools selected. What do they all have in common?
Direct Admissions to George Mason University
Gar-field High School: 62.6% Hispanic, 20.7% black, 6.5% Asian, 7.1% white
Potomac High School.56.6% black/African American, 24.4% Hispanic 8.2% asian, 11.2% white
Osbourn Park High School. 44.9% Hispanic, 16.3% black, 13.1% asian, 20.7% white
Woodbridge High School. 33.6% Hispanic; 22.3% black, 7.7% asian
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School. 19% Black; 20.4% Hispanic.
Freedom High School. 38.2% Asian; 8.6% Hispanic, 6.7% black
Forest Park High School. 2% black; 20.8% Hispanic, 8.2$ asian
Osbourn Park High School. 44.9% Hispanic, 16.3% black, 13.1% asian, 20.7% white
Anonymous
11/01/2025 22:44
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
It’s only available with a handful of HSs. If your DD’s is one of them, no reason not to take advantage of it!
Yes, but be aware the high schools were selected to boost GMU's diversity numbers. But, yes, participate.
https://wtop.com/education/2024/09/how-some-va-students-are-getting-admitted-to-college-without-ever-filling-out-an-application/
GMU is pretty diverse already. I think the intent is not to boost diversity numbers but to encourage kids with good grades but maybe first generation or otherwise not having the support to take on the application process. It can be a win/win for both the students and Mason.
This. It is about 1st gen and lower HHI of any ethnicity. It is not about diversity.
False. It’s about students attending the
poorer FCPS public schools who face “barriers in regular admissions”. They need only a 3.25. Says so right here. https://www.fcps.edu/news/fairfax-county-public-schools-expands-partnership-george-mason-universitys-direct-admissions
Anonymous
11/01/2025 21:28
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
What a great program!
Anonymous
11/01/2025 21:27
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
It’s only available with a handful of HSs. If your DD’s is one of them, no reason not to take advantage of it!
Yes, but be aware the high schools were selected to boost GMU's diversity numbers. But, yes, participate.
https://wtop.com/education/2024/09/how-some-va-students-are-getting-admitted-to-college-without-ever-filling-out-an-application/
GMU is pretty diverse already. I think the intent is not to boost diversity numbers but to encourage kids with good grades but maybe first generation or otherwise not having the support to take on the application process. It can be a win/win for both the students and Mason.
This. It is about 1st gen and lower HHI of any ethnicity. It is not about diversity. [/quote]
Oh, BS. GMU is the most diverse university in the commonwealth for a reason.
Anonymous
11/01/2025 21:02
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
It’s only available with a handful of HSs. If your DD’s is one of them, no reason not to take advantage of it!
Yes, but be aware the high schools were selected to boost GMU's diversity numbers. But, yes, participate.
https://wtop.com/education/2024/09/how-some-va-students-are-getting-admitted-to-college-without-ever-filling-out-an-application/
GMU is pretty diverse already. I think the intent is not to boost diversity numbers but to encourage kids with good grades but maybe first generation or otherwise not having the support to take on the application process. It can be a win/win for both the students and Mason.
This. It is about 1st gen and lower HHI of any ethnicity. It is not about diversity.
Anonymous
11/01/2025 19:46
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
It’s only available with a handful of HSs. If your DD’s is one of them, no reason not to take advantage of it!
Yes, but be aware the high schools were selected to boost GMU's diversity numbers. But, yes, participate.
https://wtop.com/education/2024/09/how-some-va-students-are-getting-admitted-to-college-without-ever-filling-out-an-application/
GMU is pretty diverse already. I think the intent is not to boost diversity numbers but to encourage kids with good grades but maybe first generation or otherwise not having the support to take on the application process. It can be a win/win for both the students and Mason.
Anonymous
11/01/2025 19:29
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
It’s only available with a handful of HSs. If your DD’s is one of them, no reason not to take advantage of it!
Yes, but be aware the high schools were selected to boost GMU's diversity numbers. But, yes, participate.
Anonymous
11/01/2025 13:49
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
The GMU application process is not cumbersome even if you don’t do this.
Anonymous
11/01/2025 13:40
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Just fill it in. My son did. We still haven’t gotten the final final “admit” but it’s been very good knowing it’s in the bag. It doesn’t cost anything. It’s not going to be the best place for my kid, because my kid will be served best by a smaller campus, but it’s a better option than NOVA if it comes that he doesn’t get into some place that’s on his wishlist or if we feel he needs to stay close to home (anxiety).
Anonymous
11/01/2025 13:32
Subject: Re:George Mason direct admissions program
Just here to say that DS is in the honors college at GMU and it’s been great so far. Nice perks and we’ve been impressed with the quality of faculty, services and programming.
Anonymous
11/01/2025 13:30
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anonymous wrote:Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
It’s only available with a handful of HSs. If your DD’s is one of them, no reason not to take advantage of it!
Anonymous
11/01/2025 13:27
Subject: George Mason direct admissions program
Anybody doing this? Our DD was going to apply to GMU anyway, and her LCPS HS is participating, so it seems to make things so much easier.
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions
https://www.gmu.edu/freshman/george-mason-direct-admissions