Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:59     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:My DC also got in and probably won't be attending, considering JMU being a safety for them. Looking at others who are accepted/rejected, is JMU competing with UVA/WM/VT these days for similar stat students? I thought they are for mid-range kids - not putting anyone down. Or do majority of students these days have inflated grades and mid-range SAT score that they don't submit?


I think they are turning into the third choice school for non-stem kids, maybe for some stem kids too. At DD's school, VT has the reputation of being a miserable place
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:59     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Deferred, with a 3.6 GPA and 34 ACT.


OP here. Very surprised, and helpful to hear of other deferral stats. We are in at Pitt and some other good places so not too worried.


Yes, we were also surprised[i], as mentioned above, my DS was deferred, and he had wrongfully deemed JMU to be a safety.

As mentioned, he's in at Penn State, but the Out-of-State cost there is steep...

There are other options as well, Marquette, South Carolina, Dayton, and some others...

However, this causes doubt about what the result might be for VT, as we're expecting a straight up rejection from UVA.

It just sucks that now we have to wait until April to see all the options...


Several kids in LoCo deferred/waitlisted by JMU but accepted to Tech last year. It’s major dependent at Tech. Last years at my daughter’s hs a deferral from JMU for a female was waitlist to not admit. If deferred and fit those parameters encourage them to look elsewhere.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:59     Subject: Re:JMU EA is out
Accepted. Just under a 3.7, did not submit scores, multiple IB and DE classes, varsity athlete in 3 sports.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:56     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:Considered deferral a rejection.


Why?
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:56     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why didn’t they email the kids???


For what?


Most schools send an email saying there has been an update to their application.


No they don't. Kids just know when to go look at their portal.


OK......

(My DC has heard from 8 schools and received emails from 6)
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:55     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why didn’t they email the kids???


For what?


Most schools send an email saying there has been an update to their application.


No they don't. Kids just know when to go look at their portal.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:54     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why didn’t they email the kids???


For what?


Most schools send an email saying there has been an update to their application.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:53     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:Why didn’t they email the kids???


For what?
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:53     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes. They release all of EA together. Honors College is still pending.


My kid applied Honors, but hasn't heard a peep. Is that what you mean by Honors still pending?


Yeah. I thought the HC results were also coming out in January for EA....


I meant my kid applied Honors, but hasn't heard a decision at all. That can't be good? FCPS, 4.06, 1320, decent ECs.


Are you sure? I don't think they sent an email. Mine just knew to check the portal b/c lunch was abuzz with results.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:52     Subject: JMU EA is out
My DC also got in and probably won't be attending, considering JMU being a safety for them. Looking at others who are accepted/rejected, is JMU competing with UVA/WM/VT these days for similar stat students? I thought they are for mid-range kids - not putting anyone down. Or do majority of students these days have inflated grades and mid-range SAT score that they don't submit?
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:52     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Deferred, with a 3.6 GPA and 34 ACT.


OP here. Very surprised, and helpful to hear of other deferral stats. We are in at Pitt and some other good places so not too worried.


Yes, we were also surprised[i], as mentioned above, my DS was deferred, and he had wrongfully deemed JMU to be a safety.

As mentioned, he's in at Penn State, but the Out-of-State cost there is steep...

There are other options as well, Marquette, South Carolina, Dayton, and some others...

However, this causes doubt about what the result might be for VT, as we're expecting a straight up rejection from UVA.

It just sucks that now we have to wait until April to see all the options...


That'll be a "no" for VT.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:52     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:It's almost like there's more to it than a GPA.


newsflash, right?
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:47     Subject: JMU EA is out
Does VA have colleges for average kids anymore? Or decent safeties? There seems to be a big drop off between the top 4 schools and the rest.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:47     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Rejected
3.6 W
6 APs
Did not submit test scores
Varsity sport

In at Penn State and VCU.


What high school? Sorry about that. This process is just the worst


Highly ranked Virginia public high school in Central Virginia. Thanks for the kind words. DD is okay with it as it wasn't her first choice.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2025 14:44     Subject: JMU EA is out
Anonymous wrote:Rejected
3.6 W
6 APs
Did not submit test scores
Varsity sport

In at Penn State and VCU.


What high school? Sorry about that. This process is just the worst