Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:02     Subject: Re:JMU decisions out
Anonymous wrote:Why would anyone choose to go to JMU paying OOS tuition


OOS students love JMU. Why do some VA kids turn their nose up at it
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:51     Subject: JMU decisions out
Anonymous wrote:Crazy. I have a 2024 who has outstanding stats, but even JMU is not going the way of VT.


What "way" is that?
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:39     Subject: Re:JMU decisions out
JMU does housing based on when you accept and pay deposit FYI
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:38     Subject: JMU decisions out
When you accept an offer, your kid gets on the waitlist for a housing assignment. The earlier you accept, perhaps the better the dorm your kid gets assigned, right? If you know, accept now.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:32     Subject: Re:JMU decisions out
I accepted the waitlist and the decision is now gone????
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:30     Subject: Re:JMU decisions out
So explain this (if it doesn't matter that they decline) at my son's high school last year he and a friend declined their acceptances and the very next day two kids came off the waitlist. It most certainly does matter!
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:28     Subject: JMU decisions out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:39,000 kids applied to JMU. Please have your kids put in their decisions if they are not going so some kids who really want to go can come off of the waitlist. This is heartbreaking


1310 SAT and 3.7 (4.2 weighted) - in! ACPS. She wants to study Accounting.


Wow JMU used to be such a safely. Know plenty of accountants who went there.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:26     Subject: JMU decisions out
Our oldest graduated last year. I suggested they turn down any offers they had decided against, and make up their mind fairly quickly so other kids could get off the wait list. Other kids are waiting for you to do that, what you turn down could be another kid's dream come true. It came down to JMU vs. VT. Decision made fairly quickly, based on the major, and program. I agree kids shouldn't sit on acceptances any longer than necessary. If you know you don't want to go somewhere after all, then decline the offer and make another kid's day. Pay it forward, make someone smile.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:17     Subject: Re:JMU decisions out
Anonymous wrote:Why would anyone choose to go to JMU paying OOS tuition


I guess because they didn't get into UMD.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:15     Subject: Re:JMU decisions out
Why would anyone choose to go to JMU paying OOS tuition
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:14     Subject: JMU decisions out
Waitlisted. Dang.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:12     Subject: Re:JMU decisions out
My daughter goes to JMU and all I see on the facebook page is how expensive OOS tuition is and a bunch of whiny parents who had the option to send their kids in state, but choose not to.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 13:05     Subject: JMU decisions out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:39,000 kids applied to JMU. Please have your kids put in their decisions if they are not going so some kids who really want to go can come off of the waitlist. This is heartbreaking


1230 SAT and 3.3 uw; 3.7 w from OOS and was just accepted.


Thank you for subsidizing in state tuition
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 12:58     Subject: Re:JMU decisions out
The decisions are not there anymore in the portal
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 12:58     Subject: JMU decisions out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think these posts telling people to make their decisions as soon as possible are written by the same person who told us not to bring foods that kids might be allergic to to the park.


yes. At this point in the game (seniors considering their options for next year), it's an INDIVIDUAL GAME. I understand that others on the waitlist are hoping and waiting to figure out their plans... but nobody is making decisions just to help the next guy out. It's not about "playing nice." Kids with multiple options will make their decisions when they are good and ready to commit, and not any sooner just to make sure others on the waitlist have less anxiety.

There are times to be generous, to share, to be team players. But, when a senior is trying to decide where to go for the next four year -- that is a time for thinking only of oneself. People on the waitlists can wait until the accepted kids decide in their own due time.


It doesn't matter anyway--schools don't start drawing down from the waitlists until after decision day (May 1).