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Anonymous wrote:Came across this sorority house. My college didn’t have sororities, but this looks amazing. Way better than any hisie I’ve ever lived in.

https://www.al.com/entertainment/2016/10/take_a_look_inside_the_new_13.html

Greek life is huge at Alabama and it is a huge cost as well. #richkids

My kid is starting at Bama next week. I am shocked by the wealth on campus. The entire campus is gorgeous: buildings and students. The sorority houses are so picture perfect they look fake. Everyone on campus is super fit. The posts I see on the Bama moms groups indicate their homes are similarly upscale. Everyone is very, very friendly. The moms have local meet ups (including in the dc metro area). They literally offer to drive kids to/from campus, the airport, etc.

Their network is vast. The parent groups hook up kids for internships, jobs, housing, etc. It’s so unlike anything I expected.

I’ve met some kids from the Bama Greek groups, and they are very outgoing, confident, and friendly. Upperclassmen are volunteering to help students move in, move furniture, etc.

I know the Bama Rush Tik Toks are over the top. But I would encourage everyone to reserve labeling everyone.

Our impression exactly! Especially the bold — everyone is super fit, it is noticeable. The school was such a surprise. DS starts there next week!

Super fit? Are you sure. When in college (granted almost 25 years ago), every sorority girl I met had an eating disorder.... seriously...every one.

Was this a state school?

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Anonymous wrote:It’s funny how DCUM is oh-so-surprised by ‘Bama. They must have been expecting the stereotypes they enjoy perpetuating.

It’s the 47th poorest state in the US.

Anonymous wrote:It’s funny how DCUM is oh-so-surprised by ‘Bama. They must have been expecting the stereotypes they enjoy perpetuating.

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Anonymous wrote:Came across this sorority house. My college didn’t have sororities, but this looks amazing. Way better than any hisie I’ve ever lived in.

https://www.al.com/entertainment/2016/10/take_a_look_inside_the_new_13.html

Greek life is huge at Alabama and it is a huge cost as well. #richkids

My kid is starting at Bama next week. I am shocked by the wealth on campus. The entire campus is gorgeous: buildings and students. The sorority houses are so picture perfect they look fake. Everyone on campus is super fit. The posts I see on the Bama moms groups indicate their homes are similarly upscale. Everyone is very, very friendly. The moms have local meet ups (including in the dc metro area). They literally offer to drive kids to/from campus, the airport, etc.

Their network is vast. The parent groups hook up kids for internships, jobs, housing, etc. It’s so unlike anything I expected.

I’ve met some kids from the Bama Greek groups, and they are very outgoing, confident, and friendly. Upperclassmen are volunteering to help students move in, move furniture, etc.

I know the Bama Rush Tik Toks are over the top. But I would encourage everyone to reserve labeling everyone.

Our impression exactly! Especially the bold — everyone is super fit, it is noticeable. The school was such a surprise. DS starts there next week!

Super fit? Are you sure. When in college (granted almost 25 years ago), every sorority girl I met had an eating disorder.... seriously...every one.

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Anonymous wrote:55% of Alabama students are from out of state. I think they've made a concerted effort to bring in full-pay OOS students to make the school seem more desirable, and since there aren't enough wealthy AL residents to support a school of that size. I think rushtok is going to attract even more OOS wealthy suburban girls who want their moment in the sun.

well, of course they have to accept that many! How many superstar bama students (4.47+ gpa/ 35 ACT/ etc. etc.) do you know?

Are you inferring that a state that is 33% AA/Hispanic doesn't have any smart people? That would be an ignorant and highly unsavory comment.

Not PP, but this has nothing to do with the racial makeup of the state. And everything to do with the fact that Alabama is the nation's fifth least educated state. The public schools K-12 are some of the worst in the country---it doesn't matter your skin color. Fact is only those who can afford private schools in that state get a good education. Only 26% of population has a bachelor degree, whereas MA leads with 44%.

Anonymous wrote:So you're the one posting all the Alabama nonsense and sorority rushing nonsense? Greek life by definition is discriminatory and unethical to have on campus, since most colleges provide financial perks to those groups even when their recruitement strategy is problematic. I don't care how luxurious the digs are, OP.

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Anonymous wrote:55% of Alabama students are from out of state. I think they've made a concerted effort to bring in full-pay OOS students to make the school seem more desirable, and since there aren't enough wealthy AL residents to support a school of that size. I think rushtok is going to attract even more OOS wealthy suburban girls who want their moment in the sun.

well, of course they have to accept that many! How many superstar bama students (4.47+ gpa/ 35 ACT/ etc. etc.) do you know?

Quite a few, actually. Some are going to the "top 20" colleges that everyone on this board drools over, and there are a few going to private colleges in the 30-50 range with excellent merit aid, but most are going to the Alabama or Auburn Honors Programs because they got a full ride. Same with the bright kids I know in Georgia and Florida. They'll have a great college experience and save all of their college fund money for graduate school (or a downpayment on a house). These states have hit on a great formula to keep their brightest kids in state for college and attract kids from OOS. Judging by the number of applications that Auburn got this year, there are a lot of smart kids from other states who are looking for a good education at a reasonable price.

There are a number of middle of the road kids at Alabama who are "full pay," but tuition, room and board are about $26,000, so it's not a huge lift. And I wouldn't place too much emphasis on average SAT/ACT scores. Expensive tutors and taking the test multiple times is not a thing in Alabama. In the past, anyway, kids would take the test once, cold, and if they scored high enough to get into Bama or Auburn, they were done. That may change as Auburn, in particular, gets more competitive.

I do think Tik Tok and Youtube have opened the eyes of the rest of the country to the appeal of the campus facilities and lifestyle at these southern colleges. Before, I guess they assumed "southern" = shabby? First class facilities & education, better weather, attractive people -- what's not to like?

Anonymous wrote:Meh, I can’t really judge this property until they show pictures of the tanning salon.

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Anonymous wrote:Came across this sorority house. My college didn’t have sororities, but this looks amazing. Way better than any hisie I’ve ever lived in.

https://www.al.com/entertainment/2016/10/take_a_look_inside_the_new_13.html

Greek life is huge at Alabama and it is a huge cost as well. #richkids

My kid is starting at Bama next week. I am shocked by the wealth on campus. The entire campus is gorgeous: buildings and students. The sorority houses are so picture perfect they look fake. Everyone on campus is super fit. The posts I see on the Bama moms groups indicate their homes are similarly upscale. Everyone is very, very friendly. The moms have local meet ups (including in the dc metro area). They literally offer to drive kids to/from campus, the airport, etc.

Their network is vast. The parent groups hook up kids for internships, jobs, housing, etc. It’s so unlike anything I expected.

I’ve met some kids from the Bama Greek groups, and they are very outgoing, confident, and friendly. Upperclassmen are volunteering to help students move in, move furniture, etc.

I know the Bama Rush Tik Toks are over the top. But I would encourage everyone to reserve labeling everyone.

Our impression exactly! Especially the bold — everyone is super fit, it is noticeable. The school was such a surprise. DS starts there next week!

Super fit? Are you sure. When in college (granted almost 25 years ago), every sorority girl I met had an eating disorder.... seriously...every one.

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Anonymous wrote:55% of Alabama students are from out of state. I think they've made a concerted effort to bring in full-pay OOS students to make the school seem more desirable, and since there aren't enough wealthy AL residents to support a school of that size. I think rushtok is going to attract even more OOS wealthy suburban girls who want their moment in the sun.

well, of course they have to accept that many! How many superstar bama students (4.47+ gpa/ 35 ACT/ etc. etc.) do you know?

Quite a few, actually. Some are going to the "top 20" colleges that everyone on this board drools over, and there are a few going to private colleges in the 30-50 range with excellent merit aid, but most are going to the Alabama or Auburn Honors Programs because they got a full ride. Same with the bright kids I know in Georgia and Florida. They'll have a great college experience and save all of their college fund money for graduate school (or a downpayment on a house). These states have hit on a great formula to keep their brightest kids in state for college and attract kids from OOS. Judging by the number of applications that Auburn got this year, there are a lot of smart kids from other states who are looking for a good education at a reasonable price.

There are a number of middle of the road kids at Alabama who are "full pay," but tuition, room and board are about $26,000, so it's not a huge lift. And I wouldn't place too much emphasis on average SAT/ACT scores. Expensive tutors and taking the test multiple times is not a thing in Alabama. In the past, anyway, kids would take the test once, cold, and if they scored high enough to get into Bama or Auburn, they were done. That may change as Auburn, in particular, gets more competitive.

I do think Tik Tok and Youtube have opened the eyes of the rest of the country to the appeal of the campus facilities and lifestyle at these southern colleges. Before, I guess they assumed "southern" = shabby? First class facilities & education, better weather, attractive people -- what's not to like?

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Anonymous wrote:Came across this sorority house. My college didn’t have sororities, but this looks amazing. Way better than any hisie I’ve ever lived in.

https://www.al.com/entertainment/2016/10/take_a_look_inside_the_new_13.html

Greek life is huge at Alabama and it is a huge cost as well. #richkids

My kid is starting at Bama next week. I am shocked by the wealth on campus. The entire campus is gorgeous: buildings and students. The sorority houses are so picture perfect they look fake. Everyone on campus is super fit. The posts I see on the Bama moms groups indicate their homes are similarly upscale. Everyone is very, very friendly. The moms have local meet ups (including in the dc metro area). They literally offer to drive kids to/from campus, the airport, etc.

Their network is vast. The parent groups hook up kids for internships, jobs, housing, etc. It’s so unlike anything I expected.

I’ve met some kids from the Bama Greek groups, and they are very outgoing, confident, and friendly. Upperclassmen are volunteering to help students move in, move furniture, etc.

I know the Bama Rush Tik Toks are over the top. But I would encourage everyone to reserve labeling everyone.

Our impression exactly! Especially the bold — everyone is super fit, it is noticeable. The school was such a surprise. DS starts there next week!

Super fit? Are you sure. When in college (granted almost 25 years ago), every sorority girl I met had an eating disorder.... seriously...every one.

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Anonymous wrote:55% of Alabama students are from out of state. I think they've made a concerted effort to bring in full-pay OOS students to make the school seem more desirable, and since there aren't enough wealthy AL residents to support a school of that size. I think rushtok is going to attract even more OOS wealthy suburban girls who want their moment in the sun.

Alabama specifically targets Illinois students, as that's a state where the only really good state school is UIUC and it's incredibly difficult to get into UIUC CS/Engineering/Business. So the smart kids who don't want to be full pay at a $70-80K school and who want the big school/sports experience are attracted to Alabama.

SAT of 1420+ and GPA of 3.5+ will get you automatic $28K merit. OOS tuition with fees is ~$32K. So $4K in tuition for an OOS student is a great deal if you are looking for a large, sports focused, greek focused state university and are willing to live in Alabama for 4 years. Given that many get rejected in state at UIUC, it's an affordable choice for many

https://scholarships.ua.edu/freshman/out-of-state/

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Anonymous wrote:55% of Alabama students are from out of state. I think they've made a concerted effort to bring in full-pay OOS students to make the school seem more desirable, and since there aren't enough wealthy AL residents to support a school of that size. I think rushtok is going to attract even more OOS wealthy suburban girls who want their moment in the sun.

well, of course they have to accept that many! How many superstar bama students (4.47+ gpa/ 35 ACT/ etc. etc.) do you know?

Anonymous wrote:Yikes. I was in a low-key sorority at Cornell, and we definitely didn't have anything like this house.