Anonymous
Post 02/28/2016 09:57     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:With your grades and scores I would say you should think about USC, Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss. Plenty of conservatives and you will be accepted. No chance getting into UVA or Chapel Hill.


Someone did get into UVA with equivalent test score and 3.3 gpa:

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/534817.page


If someone posts it on DCUM it must be true.



I don't believe anything OP is saying on that thread. Go to Collegeconfidential and read the profiles of the rejections and deferrals for UVA class of 2020. Kids with amazing stats., scores and advanced placement courses got turned down.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 07:04     Subject: Re:Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you realize that UVA is a liberal school in a liberal town?


I'm from the Northeast and I went to UVa - trust me, it's not liberal by our standards.


+1

Still quite full of good ol' boys.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 06:58     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
I feel the need to say this, OP:

College is a time to challenge yourself. You shouldn't be so preoccupied with finding some place where your political paradigm is reinforced at every turn. You should welcome those who will challenge you and force you to think differently and consider other perspectives. Will it "convert" you? Sure, possibly. But it may also make you a better and stronger conservative.

You need to get OUT of your comfort zone, not actively seek a bubble.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 06:26     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:The Wall Street track at the SEC schools is pretty weak. The two year analyst programs are heavily biased toward the Ivies with only a relatively small minority recruited from state schools. On the other hand, a huge number of traders come from more rough and tumble blue collar backgrounds. The market makers and order execution firms that form the bulk of Wall Street personnel are stereotyped as crass, cigar-smoking, strip club going, casino betting bridge and tunnel types from Jersey and Long Island. But, these are guys pulling high six figure salaries with seven figure bonuses in good years.

Fordham is the source of a huge number of these folks. Nice, relatively non-political Catholic school close to the great checkered tablecloth restaurants on Arthur Avenue. Fordham has close to a 50% acceptance rate so your stats are probably close to the typical student. For the kind of jobs I'm talking about, it's easier getting in the door from Fordham than Harvard. A paleo-conservative would easily fit in well..


Stereotype much?
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 06:25     Subject: Re:Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do you realize that UVA is a liberal school in a liberal town?


I'm from the Northeast and I went to UVa - trust me, it's not liberal by our standards.


Probably liberal by the OP's, though.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2016 06:04     Subject: Re:Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:Do you realize that UVA is a liberal school in a liberal town?


I'm from the Northeast and I went to UVa - trust me, it's not liberal by our standards.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 17:21     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:The Wall Street track at the SEC schools is pretty weak. The two year analyst programs are heavily biased toward the Ivies with only a relatively small minority recruited from state schools. On the other hand, a huge number of traders come from more rough and tumble blue collar backgrounds. The market makers and order execution firms that form the bulk of Wall Street personnel are stereotyped as crass, cigar-smoking, strip club going, casino betting bridge and tunnel types from Jersey and Long Island. But, these are guys pulling high six figure salaries with seven figure bonuses in good years.

Fordham is the source of a huge number of these folks. Nice, relatively non-political Catholic school close to the great checkered tablecloth restaurants on Arthur Avenue. Fordham has close to a 50% acceptance rate so your stats are probably close to the typical student. For the kind of jobs I'm talking about, it's easier getting in the door from Fordham than Harvard. A paleo-conservative would easily fit in well..


I am a Fordham alum, and if the OP is scared of liberal ideas, people of color, etc. he will NOT enjoy Fordham. Yes, it is Catholic but a very liberal Catholicism at that. And OP has stated he does not like diversity. He would probably have an aneurysm living in the Bronx.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 17:18     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:With your grades and scores I would say you should think about USC, Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss. Plenty of conservatives and you will be accepted. No chance getting into UVA or Chapel Hill.


Someone did get into UVA with equivalent test score and 3.3 gpa:

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/534817.page


If someone posts it on DCUM it must be true.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 16:37     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Op you sound pompous thinking you belong in a top law school environment with a 3.3 gpa
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 15:54     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
The Wall Street track at the SEC schools is pretty weak. The two year analyst programs are heavily biased toward the Ivies with only a relatively small minority recruited from state schools. On the other hand, a huge number of traders come from more rough and tumble blue collar backgrounds. The market makers and order execution firms that form the bulk of Wall Street personnel are stereotyped as crass, cigar-smoking, strip club going, casino betting bridge and tunnel types from Jersey and Long Island. But, these are guys pulling high six figure salaries with seven figure bonuses in good years.

Fordham is the source of a huge number of these folks. Nice, relatively non-political Catholic school close to the great checkered tablecloth restaurants on Arthur Avenue. Fordham has close to a 50% acceptance rate so your stats are probably close to the typical student. For the kind of jobs I'm talking about, it's easier getting in the door from Fordham than Harvard. A paleo-conservative would easily fit in well..
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 14:40     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:With your grades and scores I would say you should think about USC, Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss. Plenty of conservatives and you will be accepted. No chance getting into UVA or Chapel Hill.


Someone did get into UVA with equivalent test score and 3.3 gpa:

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/534817.page


So there is hope for OP!
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 14:36     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:I would hope that you wouldn't be ostracized at any large school because of your particular political philosophy. But calling yourself a "Paleocon" makes you come across as pretentious and weird. If you decide you must use this label, be aware that it will rub people wrong. Not because you have a different belief system, but because you seem self importent and obnoxious.

S/he won't be ostracized due to political beliefs, especially at a larger school, but modern conservatism comes with a healthy dose of victimhood. You need to take that into account.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 13:41     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:I agree with previous posts about Ole Miss, Miami of Ohio, etc. There is also Tulane, Holy Cross, Davidson, Lehigh, College of Charleston in the mid-sized category.

Have you looked at smaller schools, OP? For instance, what about Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL? It is quite small, but is very preppy.



Hell no is he getting into Lehigh, Tulane, or Davidson with those stats. Not as familiar with Holy Cross, Spring Hill, or College of Charleston in terms of admission.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 13:38     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
I agree with previous posts about Ole Miss, Miami of Ohio, etc. There is also Tulane, Holy Cross, Davidson, Lehigh, College of Charleston in the mid-sized category.

Have you looked at smaller schools, OP? For instance, what about Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL? It is quite small, but is very preppy.

Anonymous
Post 02/22/2016 12:49     Subject: Schools similar to UVA
Anonymous wrote:With your grades and scores I would say you should think about USC, Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss. Plenty of conservatives and you will be accepted. No chance getting into UVA or Chapel Hill.


Someone did get into UVA with equivalent test score and 3.3 gpa:

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/534817.page