Anonymous
04/09/2024 10:13
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
We're even more local (in RVA) and I do believe they tend to favor the hometown kids. but what'do'I'know? My experience is anecdotal, at best (sample size < 10!)
Its arts programs are incredible and I hope your DD still considers it and it still fits in your budget.
My DD (and my) main concern was the crime in the area. Even when we were on our tour, a homeless guy approached us. The arts program definitely seems stellar though.
Being homeless and asking for money is not criminal behavior.
NP. That is exactly what I was going to say. Homelessness isn’t a crime. Approaching a stranger and asking for money or food/other necessities when you are homeless isn’t a crime.
It’s uncomfortable to be approached by a homeless person sometimes but the presence of homeless people in itself doesn’t prove the area is unsafe because there are homeless people in every city and town in the world.
Some homeless people are victims of their own past behavior and convey their “requests” in a menacing manner that suggests they’ll resort to violence if they aren’t given money. You see that regularly in DC.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 10:12
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
Its arts programs are incredible and I hope your DD still considers it and it still fits in your budget.
My DD (and my) main concern was the crime in the area. Even when we were on our tour, a homeless guy approached us. The arts program definitely seems stellar though.
Being homeless and asking for money is not criminal behavior.
NP. That is exactly what I was going to say. Homelessness isn’t a crime. Approaching a stranger and asking for money or food/other necessities when you are homeless isn’t a crime.
It’s uncomfortable to be approached by a homeless person sometimes but the presence of homeless people in itself doesn’t prove the area is unsafe because there are homeless people in every city and town in the world.
Personally, I wouldn't feel safe, but everyone is different. I wouldn't want my kid to go to a school where that kind of thing happens while walking through campus.
Same.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 10:11
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
Its arts programs are incredible and I hope your DD still considers it and it still fits in your budget.
My DD (and my) main concern was the crime in the area. Even when we were on our tour, a homeless guy approached us. The arts program definitely seems stellar though.
Being homeless and asking for money is not criminal behavior.
NP. That is exactly what I was going to say. Homelessness isn’t a crime. Approaching a stranger and asking for money or food/other necessities when you are homeless isn’t a crime.
It’s uncomfortable to be approached by a homeless person sometimes but the presence of homeless people in itself doesn’t prove the area is unsafe because there are homeless people in every city and town in the world.
Personally, I wouldn't feel safe, but everyone is different. I wouldn't want my kid to go to a school where that kind of thing happens while walking through campus.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 10:11
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:So excited to participate!
Enrolling at Virginia Tech
Accepted at LSU, Towson, JMU, U of Colorado-Boulder, Drexel, UMD, and Baylor
Rejected from Clemson, UF, Auburn and Texas A&M
I'm actually surprised
you got into VA Tech but got rejected from Clemson and Auburn. All good schools.
I’m not. VA tech acceptance rate is around 57% whereas both auburn and Clemson only admit 43-44% of applicants.
Clemson is much lower than that, around 36 percent.
No, it's 43%.
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/clemson-university-3425/applying#:~:text=Clemson%20University%20has%20an%20acceptance%20rate%20of%2043%25.,ranges%20and%20one%20quarter%20scored%20below%20these%20ranges.
DP
Thus is from the class of 2022. The class of 2023 acceptance rate was indeed 36 percent. This year as well.
Citation?
Citation posters are so annoying.
Yes, I prefer people who just make up “facts” and pretend they’re true.
No, it is just people too lazy to actually google it themselves.
Or too lazy to cite it at first instance. Unless they just made it up.
Yup. Follow etiquette - if you make a claim, back it up. Telling someone to “do the research” just shows you’re bullish¡tting. Or lazy.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 10:08
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
Its arts programs are incredible and I hope your DD still considers it and it still fits in your budget.
My DD (and my) main concern was the crime in the area. Even when we were on our tour, a homeless guy approached us. The arts program definitely seems stellar though.
Being homeless and asking for money is not criminal behavior.
NP. That is exactly what I was going to say. Homelessness isn’t a crime. Approaching a stranger and asking for money or food/other necessities when you are homeless isn’t a crime.
It’s uncomfortable to be approached by a homeless person sometimes but the presence of homeless people in itself doesn’t prove the area is unsafe because there are homeless people in every city and town in the world.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 09:43
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
Its arts programs are incredible and I hope your DD still considers it and it still fits in your budget.
My DD (and my) main concern was the crime in the area. Even when we were on our tour, a homeless guy approached us. The arts program definitely seems stellar though.
Being homeless and asking for money is not criminal behavior.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 09:15
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
Its arts programs are incredible and I hope your DD still considers it and it still fits in your budget.
My DD (and my) main concern was the crime in the area. Even when we were on our tour, a homeless guy approached us. The arts program definitely seems stellar though.
That is a genuine concern...which is sad. It's not quite DC-level of disfunction but it's not far off and if you're coming from an ex-urb or suburb, you might find it a big adjustment. It is urban (at least what passes for such in Richmond) and has some of the same issues other urban areas do. Surrounding housing is also typical of urban schools and the landlords are, well, typical (as are the students, I suppose). Monroe Park, which should be a gemstone, has always been a bit suspect and sketchy. But good self-care and situational-awareness can prevent most calamities.
/sorry for the thread derail....but hope my posts are accepted in the informational/encouraging vein they're offered.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 08:59
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
Its arts programs are incredible and I hope your DD still considers it and it still fits in your budget.
My DD (and my) main concern was the crime in the area. Even when we were on our tour, a homeless guy approached us. The arts program definitely seems stellar though.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 08:53
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
We're even more local (in RVA) and I do believe they tend to favor the hometown kids. but what'do'I'know? My experience is anecdotal, at best (sample size < 10!)
Its arts programs are incredible and I hope your DD still considers it and it still fits in your budget.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 08:49
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
$6k isn't bad for an in-state school. UMBC max award is $7k and very few in-state at UMD got more than $5k.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 08:43
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Yep - we were local (northern Virginia) and daughter applied to the arts. But I don't think her major mattered. I was surprised. I saw someone else with even higher stats that got the same scholarship.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 08:35
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Hmmmm, I just saw your reply (and replied we know of several full-rides). That's disappointing, for sure. Were you local? Degree of interest? Perhaps your DD was applying for a more selective program?
Anonymous
04/09/2024 08:33
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
A separate thread might indeed be in order but I'll give a quick answer. VCU has a good reputation for medicine and especially dentistry (as well as the 'arts'!) and can be an excellent in-state option, especially if UVA isn't (for whatever reason) in the cards. It is still somewhat of a commuter school with many RVA kids who live at home. They are generally quite generous with merit to top-ish kids (think top 5-10%) and we know several recent students who got full tuition-rides.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 08:12
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?
Surprisingly, they were terrible with merit. My daughter had 1510 and 4.4 with all the rigor and only got $6k a year.
Anonymous
04/09/2024 07:18
Subject: DCUM Roll Call... Where is your DC Enrolling?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:VCU
Congrats! DD is at VCU and loves it.
My Junior is interested in VCU. She has friends there who are very happy. DD has high stats and will also apply to UVA/VT/W&M, etc. but could see herself at VCU. I think VCU is really growing in popularity. Richmond is a big enough city for kids who like an urban vibe, but small enough that it’s not overwhelming. Close to home but not too close.
VCU juniors may want to start a new thread or reference the prior dozens.
Rising junior DS is also interested in VCU. Also love that there is an urban vibe but it’s not too far away. He is interested in either medicine or dentistry so the many options in the health sciences is another plus. So happy to hear others are having positive experiences! Does anyone know how they are with merit?