Anonymous
Post 01/01/2026 08:52     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Agree with ED to UVA
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2026 08:51     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
For likely - Penn State?
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2026 08:43     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
I would add Fairfield if interested in Villanova. They have an excellent business school.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2026 08:36     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
ED 1 to uva and rea to Georgetown, Ed2 to stern for business. Note business school admission are difficult.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2026 08:34     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
If business, should consider ED to NYU stern...Great program and go TO.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 15:57     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Anonymous wrote:CNU is a pretty sure lock at those stats, how many more safeties do you need? You'd surely get into the honors program there. You could add Elon, Loyola MD, Miami Ohio or VA Tech.


Yes, I'm sure he'd get in too, just trying to make sure the likely that he applies to is one he'd be excited about, so a longer list to curate through and then visit a few would be helpful.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 15:54     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Anonymous wrote:William and Mary is more of a match for your kid, especially if male. My son (OOS) had a similar profile re scores and grades and got in RD as did another classmate (boy) with a similar profile.


Agreed.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 15:26     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would add Fordham as a target. The Rose Hill campus is gorgeous, the Lincoln Center campus is right in the heart of things, and although it's not the right fit for my dc, we left the tour thinking that if they were stronger in what he wants to study it would be a no-brainer. For a true safety, Loyola Maryland is a shoo-in and gives merit, and the University of Mary Washington (in state for you). He'd be in the honors cohort and could really shine there.



Are they assigned to one campus or another at Fordham? How does that work?


You can take classes at both campuses but are assigned to one (which you choose during your application). If you change campuses they don’t guarantee housing, which I gather is a major disincentive at least in the first few years.

There is a shuttle between campuses.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 15:12     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
CNU is a pretty sure lock at those stats, how many more safeties do you need? You'd surely get into the honors program there. You could add Elon, Loyola MD, Miami Ohio or VA Tech.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 14:51     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Anonymous wrote:I would add Fordham as a target. The Rose Hill campus is gorgeous, the Lincoln Center campus is right in the heart of things, and although it's not the right fit for my dc, we left the tour thinking that if they were stronger in what he wants to study it would be a no-brainer. For a true safety, Loyola Maryland is a shoo-in and gives merit, and the University of Mary Washington (in state for you). He'd be in the honors cohort and could really shine there.


NP here. My child is in at all three of these above schools and we feel spoiled for choice. She's not business so can't comment on that particular aspect but did want to chime in to say Loyola and MW are especially very warm and welcoming.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 14:48     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Wake Forest is a high target for your kid- maybe a low target if his grades put him in the top 10% of the class
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 14:46     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
William and Mary is more of a match for your kid, especially if male. My son (OOS) had a similar profile re scores and grades and got in RD as did another classmate (boy) with a similar profile.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 14:11     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Very similar to our DS’s stats and list of schools and he had decent success. Solid list. If you check out Lehigh visit Lafayette too. Notre Dame has a good business program. Try to get him to scratch out a few more points on SAT and will be in excellent shape. Some reaches become targets and can add some reaches.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 14:04     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Purdue has a pretty good business school too. U of Iowa is a very interesting place too. Fairly manageable size compared to other Big 10 schools, & very fun town.
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2025 14:01     Subject: Reach/Target/Likely list - any thoughts?
Anonymous wrote:I would add Fordham as a target. The Rose Hill campus is gorgeous, the Lincoln Center campus is right in the heart of things, and although it's not the right fit for my dc, we left the tour thinking that if they were stronger in what he wants to study it would be a no-brainer. For a true safety, Loyola Maryland is a shoo-in and gives merit, and the University of Mary Washington (in state for you). He'd be in the honors cohort and could really shine there.


Are they assigned to one campus or another at Fordham? How does that work?