Anonymous
12/21/2021 19:51
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's been a few years, but when our oldest was looking at VA schools (we're in state) CNU was a nothing school much closer to the bottom of the pack than the top and not even in the same league as JMU or Mary Washington. It was ODU level at best. I know it's gotten more selective since then, but no I'm not convinced. I'd be embarrassed to send a kid there still.
To me, in VA, there's UVA, W&M, Tech, JMU, VCU and MW -- and nowhere else worth thinking about or being proud about.
UVA, Tech Engineering, W&M.
That's it. Nowhere else.
What of your kid doesn't have the grades for those schools, or you don't have the money for privates or out of state?
Then you do GMU, JMU, VCU, etc. And they are excellent schools. Ignore the ridiculous snobs on this board. Virginia is a goldmine of public universities.
DP. I was trying to think of another state with as many excellent public universities - CA, of course. Ohio, Texas, and Florida. NY... where else?
Indeed, said the Maryland mom. You are so lucky.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 19:50
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's been a few years, but when our oldest was looking at VA schools (we're in state) CNU was a nothing school much closer to the bottom of the pack than the top and not even in the same league as JMU or Mary Washington. It was ODU level at best. I know it's gotten more selective since then, but no I'm not convinced. I'd be embarrassed to send a kid there still.
To me, in VA, there's UVA, W&M, Tech, JMU, VCU and MW -- and nowhere else worth thinking about or being proud about.
UVA, Tech Engineering, W&M.
That's it. Nowhere else.
What of your kid doesn't have the grades for those schools, or you don't have the money for privates or out of state?
Then you do GMU, JMU, VCU, etc. And they are excellent schools. Ignore the ridiculous snobs on this board. Virginia is a goldmine of public universities.
+100
Anonymous
12/21/2021 18:25
Subject: Re:Christopher Newport
A note for those interested in athletics: CNU, like UMW, is unique in VA as a public that offers D3 sports. Most D3 schools in VA are private and compete in the ODAC.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 18:11
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's been a few years, but when our oldest was looking at VA schools (we're in state) CNU was a nothing school much closer to the bottom of the pack than the top and not even in the same league as JMU or Mary Washington. It was ODU level at best. I know it's gotten more selective since then, but no I'm not convinced. I'd be embarrassed to send a kid there still.
To me, in VA, there's UVA, W&M, Tech, JMU, VCU and MW -- and nowhere else worth thinking about or being proud about.
UVA, Tech Engineering, W&M.
That's it. Nowhere else.
What of your kid doesn't have the grades for those schools, or you don't have the money for privates or out of state?
Then you do GMU, JMU, VCU, etc. And they are excellent schools. Ignore the ridiculous snobs on this board. Virginia is a goldmine of public universities.
Indeed, said the Maryland mom. You are so lucky.
Yes! Until this thread, I had no idea that each of these VA schools were public. Always thought that GMU was private.
I refer to this chart often. First year admissions data for all public and private universities in VA.
https://research.schev.edu/enrollment/B10_FreshmenProfile.asp
Anonymous
12/21/2021 16:54
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's been a few years, but when our oldest was looking at VA schools (we're in state) CNU was a nothing school much closer to the bottom of the pack than the top and not even in the same league as JMU or Mary Washington. It was ODU level at best. I know it's gotten more selective since then, but no I'm not convinced. I'd be embarrassed to send a kid there still.
To me, in VA, there's UVA, W&M, Tech, JMU, VCU and MW -- and nowhere else worth thinking about or being proud about.
UVA, Tech Engineering, W&M.
That's it. Nowhere else.
What of your kid doesn't have the grades for those schools, or you don't have the money for privates or out of state?
Then you do GMU, JMU, VCU, etc. And they are excellent schools. Ignore the ridiculous snobs on this board. Virginia is a goldmine of public universities.
Indeed, said the Maryland mom. You are so lucky.
Yes! Until this thread, I had no idea that each of these VA schools were public. Always thought that GMU was private.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 16:44
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's been a few years, but when our oldest was looking at VA schools (we're in state) CNU was a nothing school much closer to the bottom of the pack than the top and not even in the same league as JMU or Mary Washington. It was ODU level at best. I know it's gotten more selective since then, but no I'm not convinced. I'd be embarrassed to send a kid there still.
To me, in VA, there's UVA, W&M, Tech, JMU, VCU and MW -- and nowhere else worth thinking about or being proud about.
UVA, Tech Engineering, W&M.
That's it. Nowhere else.
What of your kid doesn't have the grades for those schools, or you don't have the money for privates or out of state?
Then you do GMU, JMU, VCU, etc. And they are excellent schools. Ignore the ridiculous snobs on this board. Virginia is a goldmine of public universities.
Indeed, said the Maryland mom. You are so lucky.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 16:23
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's been a few years, but when our oldest was looking at VA schools (we're in state) CNU was a nothing school much closer to the bottom of the pack than the top and not even in the same league as JMU or Mary Washington. It was ODU level at best. I know it's gotten more selective since then, but no I'm not convinced. I'd be embarrassed to send a kid there still.
To me, in VA, there's UVA, W&M, Tech, JMU, VCU and MW -- and nowhere else worth thinking about or being proud about.
UVA, Tech Engineering, W&M.
That's it. Nowhere else.
What of your kid doesn't have the grades for those schools, or you don't have the money for privates or out of state?
Then you do GMU, JMU, VCU, etc. And they are excellent schools. Ignore the ridiculous snobs on this board. Virginia is a goldmine of public universities.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 16:15
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's been a few years, but when our oldest was looking at VA schools (we're in state) CNU was a nothing school much closer to the bottom of the pack than the top and not even in the same league as JMU or Mary Washington. It was ODU level at best. I know it's gotten more selective since then, but no I'm not convinced. I'd be embarrassed to send a kid there still.
To me, in VA, there's UVA, W&M, Tech, JMU, VCU and MW -- and nowhere else worth thinking about or being proud about.
UVA, Tech Engineering, W&M.
That's it. Nowhere else.
What of your kid doesn't have the grades for those schools, or you don't have the money for privates or out of state?
Anonymous
12/21/2021 15:10
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:
Aren't GMU, JMU, CNU and MW basically interchangeable??
Not at all. But you knew that.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 15:09
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It’s a gorgeous campus and solid school. On-par with JMU. My son has been accepted to a few “bigger name” schools, but eagerly awaiting CNU because we’ve heard merit $$ is good.
I don’t get the “gorgeous campus” comments. The school was built in the 70’s
Ah. Now it's clear you really have been living under a rock. The buildings are all beautiful and new.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 15:06
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's been a few years, but when our oldest was looking at VA schools (we're in state) CNU was a nothing school much closer to the bottom of the pack than the top and not even in the same league as JMU or Mary Washington. It was ODU level at best. I know it's gotten more selective since then, but no I'm not convinced. I'd be embarrassed to send a kid there still.
To me, in VA, there's UVA, W&M, Tech, JMU, VCU and MW -- and nowhere else worth thinking about or being proud about.
UVA, Tech Engineering, W&M.
That's it. Nowhere else.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 15:03
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:It’s a gorgeous campus and solid school. On-par with JMU. My son has been accepted to a few “bigger name” schools, but eagerly awaiting CNU because we’ve heard merit $$ is good.
+1
We're waiting too. Fingers crossed!
Anonymous
12/21/2021 15:03
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It’s a gorgeous campus and solid school. On-par with JMU. My son has been accepted to a few “bigger name” schools, but eagerly awaiting CNU because we’ve heard merit $$ is good.
I don’t get the “gorgeous campus” comments. The school was built in the 70’s
Most buildings are from the past decade, see here, https://cnu.edu/visit/
Anonymous
12/21/2021 15:01
Subject: Christopher Newport
Anonymous wrote:How is the grading at CNU? My DC is concerned about grades but loves the school.
Seems pretty average. No grade deflation from what we’ve seen.
Anonymous
12/21/2021 14:57
Subject: Christopher Newport
Nieu neiu neiu nieu no christopher, NO!