Applying To Colleges

[© tweed]

I almost went to Fordham

[Kaine for Senate '18]

3 apps nearly done; all that's left is the proofreading.

[tmthforu94]

Had to listen to a college rep from Wabash yesterday - pretty informative, but I missed out on a $30,000 (total, not annually) scholarship from attending Boys State, so I'd kick myself for going there.

[Psychic Octopus]

3 apps nearly done; all that's left is the proofreading.

Make sure to get a teacher (or someone like that) to look over it. Humans are not infallible; make sure to get a second (or third!) opinion before sending it.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Make sure to get a teacher (or someone like that) to look over it. Humans are not infallible; make sure to get a second (or third!) opinion before sending it.

Amen to that.

[Marston]

Has anyone applied or thought about applying to the University of Washington? It's still pretty far off for me but I'm contemplating applying there for Grad School after I get back from the Peace Corps (assuming I get into the Peace Corps *knock on wood*). I'm going to go for my Master's in Public Policy.

[Psychic Octopus]

It's official: I love UPenn. And the Huntsman program is epic. Dual degree from Wharton and the College? Wow. I can't wait to check the Ivies out next summer! Let's just hope my SAT lands where I expect it to. (One practice test was a 2290, the other a 2330, but I know not to go on those results, plus I administered them myself...)

Has anyone applied or thought about applying to the University of Washington? It's still pretty far off for me but I'm contemplating applying there for Grad School after I get back from the Peace Corps (assuming I get into the Peace Corps *knock on wood*). I'm going to go for my Master's in Public Policy.

Where did you go for your undergraduate degree?

[Marston]

University of Phoenix






Just kidding!

I go to Saginaw Valley State University. It's a mid-tier public university by Michigan's standards. I got into UofM and MSU but the allure of full tuition remission was just too much to pass up. Barring anything disastrous, I should graduate with about a 3.8-3.85 GPA. My extra-curriculars are good and after I get back from the Peace Corps *again, knock on wood*, I should have a pretty demonstrable record concerning commitment to public service.   

Oh, and I meant Master's of Public Administration. Sorry, MPA and MPP are so easy to confuse sometimes.

[Psychic Octopus]

University of Phoenix






Just kidding!

I go to Saginaw Valley State University. It's a mid-tier public university by Michigan's standards. I got into UofM and MSU but the allure of full tuition remission was just too much to pass up. Barring anything disastrous, I should graduate with about a 3.8-3.85 GPA. My extra-curriculars are good and after I get back from the Peace Corps *again, knock on wood*, I should have a pretty demonstrable record concerning commitment to public service.  

Oh, and I meant Master's of Public Administration. Sorry, MPA and MPP are so easy to confuse sometimes.

With a 3.85 and good extracurricular activities (Peace Corps, yeah, you're solid), you would most likely get into Washington. But hell, if you score high enough on the GRE, you could get into Harvard Kennedy or Princeton WWS too, probably. Applying for an MPA isn't nearly as competitive as say, a JD. Keep that in mind.

[Marston]

University of Phoenix






Just kidding!

I go to Saginaw Valley State University. It's a mid-tier public university by Michigan's standards. I got into UofM and MSU but the allure of full tuition remission was just too much to pass up. Barring anything disastrous, I should graduate with about a 3.8-3.85 GPA. My extra-curriculars are good and after I get back from the Peace Corps *again, knock on wood*, I should have a pretty demonstrable record concerning commitment to public service.  

Oh, and I meant Master's of Public Administration. Sorry, MPA and MPP are so easy to confuse sometimes.

With a 3.85 and good extracurricular activities (Peace Corps, yeah, you're solid), you would most likely get into Washington. But hell, if you score high enough on the GRE, you could get into Harvard Kennedy or Princeton WWS too, probably. Applying for an MPA isn't nearly as competitive as say, a JD. Keep that in mind.

Thanks.

Yeah, one of my primary faults is that I underestimate myself to my own detriment. I probably could have ascertained some good scholarships to U of M or MSU but I always disqualify myself in my mind beforehand and don't even end up trying for them (which is why I probably jumped at the full-ride that SVSU was offering me).

Thanks for the information and advice. If you're still on the forum in 2 1/2 years, I'll let you know how it all worked out.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

And I have no applied to Georgetown, UVA, and Michigan

[tmthforu94]

Last night I paid my enrollment deposit at Indiana.

[California8429]

Last night I paid my enrollment deposit at Indiana.

How much is instate for Indiana?

[tmthforu94]

Last night I paid my enrollment deposit at Indiana.

How much is instate for Indiana?

9400ish

[Psychic Octopus]

And I have no applied to Georgetown, UVA, and Michigan

Congratulations! Now you are in for an excruciating November and December. Have fun!

A Senior friend of mine just sent his application into Georgetown EA as well, but he didn't apply to any other schools. I'll pull for you both.

But I know you still have your heart set on Harvard.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Congratulations! Now you are in for an excruciating November and December. Have fun!

A Senior friend of mine just sent his application into Georgetown EA as well, but he didn't apply to any other schools. I'll pull for you both.

But I know you still have your heart set on Harvard.

Thanks man.  Harvard is still the 1st choice, but Georgetown is making one hell of case.

[Хahar 🤔]

Tweed goes to Cornell, FWIW.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Tweed goes to Cornell, FWIW.

How do you like Cornell, Tweed?  I'm considering applying.

[tmthforu94]

Well, even though I've paid my enrollment deposit at Indiana, I still haven't made up my mind. I have it narrowed to these four schools:

University of Kansas
Indiana University - Bloomington
Indiana State University (Note: If I enroll here, I'll likely transfer to either KU or IU after a year or two)
Xavier University

I've also applied to:
Grace College
Baylor University


Ultimately, it comes down to which of these schools offers me the best financial package, as I'd be fine going to any of them. I'm also considering UPenn, but I'm not sure just yet if I want to pay $75 for a school I probably won't get accepted at. My guess is I'll have the best deal at IU, but it's not a definite just yet.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

All my Emory stuff needs to be done by Tuesday. including an additional 750 word essay for a scholarship.  Oy.

[Tetro Kornbluth]

Want to change the focus away for a minute from the United States.. I´m thinking of, for various reasons of which cost is a significant - but, I stress, not the only - factor, of applying to study in the Netherlands next year. Especially to either Leiden or Utrecht (and possibly Rotterdam as well).. Anyone here got any suggestions for me about doing this?

[tmthforu94]

Small update:
I got accepted to Baylor. It's nice, just because it's a pretty competitive school.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Anybody get in today?

[TheDeadFlagBlues]

Who wants to give me their opinion on my college app essay (well it's not one but it's a template for all them)!

[tmthforu94]

Currently in a scholarship frenzy - so many deadlines, so little time! Luckily, I think I made all of my December 1st ones. I have a bunch due on the 15th, though. Sucks