Oh I know that it is because I am out of state, but I was just wondering if my not being in top 10 had anything to do with it, Its wierd because many many students not in the top 10 at a particular school can easily be in the top 3 percentile at others. I put in my GPA and according to some friends they said that I would have been in top 5% easily at my old highschool. O yea doesnt the fact that I went to school in texas for most my life and one year of HS have anything to do with their desicion...
Well isn't. This. Something. Just got my acceptance to Miami in the mail. No big deal; it was expected. But then, there's a certificate. A certificate for scholarship. I didn't apply to any for reasons that I didn't feel I 'deserve' any and I 'didn't have time' to fill them out. So I get a 1/3 off tuition as long as I maintain a 3.0 GPA. So Miami is pretty expensive; disregarding room and board and other fees, it is the same as NYU and Tulane, about $26,000 a year. A third off works out to be $17,000 a year. I'm amazed really. I guess they really want me. And then I realized (I didn't read the letter until just now) that I was accepted into the Sports Administration program. Now I'm not too familiar with this program or academics as a whole at Miami (surely not as strong as Tulane). And it's down to three: Miami, Tulane, Georgia (no particular order) Money really isn't an issue; I need to choose the best school for me, but I still don't know what that may be. Since I'm somewhat undecided as to what I plan to study, a good basic undergrad program is probably best. As mentioned before, I was accepted to the Sports Administration program at Miami. NYU has a similar program and Tulane has a graduate program (associated with the law school). I'm not completely sure about UGA, but I'll find out if I visit this weekend. What advice does anybody have on either of these schools? What would a college experience be at these schools? Thanks in advance for any tips or advice!
Well I just decided that i am goin to Tulane next fall, so if you end up there we can watch some Rockets games, so maybe that is a plus i guess. But good luck with your decision.
Sorry for the loooong post: Just got my ass back from Miami not two hours ago... So now I have, oh, a week to decide between Tulane and Miami. I still haven't heard from Emory and probably won't until late May or June. So Emory can **** off for now. So this leaves TU and UM. Tulane Location: New Orleans What people have said: Bad: Almost everybody I have talked to has said that Tulane is an EXTREME party school. Three people in Miami (two of which chose Miami over Tulane in the past couple of years) have said they couldn't believe how much alcohol there is. To paraphrase one of these people: 'Miami people will study during the week and party on the weekends, but Tulane people party daily.' Good: Tulane is definitely known for its academics. People who tell me I should go to Tulane haven't given me great reson to besides, well, the partying. I'm not not a partier, but I don't know if I would be too distracted at some points, falling behind in classes while others who drink constantly, still manage to maintain grades. Key Facts: -fun environment -real campus life -nearness to Texas -Women: 6.5/10 -Mardi Gras Miami Location: Coral Gables, FL What people have said: Bad: Okay, well I haven't actually heard anything bad about this place. Maybe people have said the academics aren't as good as some places but it's tough to say. THe information session I went to had an admissions rep talk about all of the great things about Miami, but never once did talk about academics. Even when asked he kind of disregarded it. It may have just been him. But I don't know if the academics necessarily matter in my case. I was admitted into the Sport Administration program (which I must have just selected instead of undecided since sports is pretty mucha ll I study). Now I am a lot more familiar with it having met with people. It's an undergrad degree with a minor in business (to add validity to the degree and to also increase experience). I visited a class where students in a 300-level Sports Management class had just finished projects on various subjects (steroids, how World Cup 2006 was selected, Minnesota stadium deals, Salary Arbititration (spelled Salery, I'll get back to that). For a 300-level class they didn't seem too difficult, although the professor did say it should be a 100 or 200 level class considering it was mostly freshmen. What did worry me was the fact that a group titled theirs "Salery Arbitration". Should I just overlook that? And then these people may not be the smartest sports people; the project on steroids had a quote and picture of Caminiti in a Braves uniform (with whom he only played with for nowhere near a year. This is what the group had up there: So I asked the guy (with a Red Sox hat mind you): 'Wasn't Caminiti with the Padres when he won it?" Boston Rob's response: "No, he was with the Padres from 91-94 I think and was with Atlanta when they won it all." I just stared and left it at that. Good: Heh, I could keep on rambling If I wanted. Well, I got a scholarship from Miami. That's pretty remarkable considering My SATs weren't great and I didn't even request one. Most people don't know Miami is a private school and the tuition costs are identical to Emory, NYU, and Tulane. Sure it's only 1/3 off, but I'm the first out of three brothers to get a scholarship and I didn't even suffer through the hassles of St. John's. This program is set to be the top in the country in a couple years not only because of the great sports teams in the area but also that great professors are attracted to great weather. Needless to say Miami is a great place. Key Facts: -beautiful campus (palms everywhere) -surreal campus life -hard to get to/awful traffic -Women: 8.5/10 -BEACHES (I found out South Beach is nude ) -scholarship I suppose academic-wise, Tulane does indeed have a better reputation, but I am unsure of a major (which I don't at all need to be at this point). New Orleans is a dirty town, but is certainly fun for a college student; who could complain with Mardi Gras (although truly great for only one week a year), strip clubs galore, halfway decent transportation, vicinity to Houston (if I would want to go back for a weekend or something), and twice as many (live) Rockets games as Miami (effective next season). Miami on the otherhand gives me a direction or at least a major that definitely interests me at the moment. I'm sure it's quite a party school but definitely not 'Suntan U' anymore. Sports (college, professional, or even semi-pro leagues like Jai Lai) are probably the best in the country (measured in success). There's always something to do in the area and I don't think I would ever get bored of the campus. I do think the scholarship makes a BIG difference; I would have a very tough decision between the two considering both are financially identical (not that aid or anything is a factor here) and Tulane is a nice school. Kind of seems as if I'm leaning towards UM, maybe because it's fresh in my mind and I did spend two more days on campus than TU. Also, a couple of interesting things about Miami... I saw Sebastian (the Ibis) on campus and asked him for directions to the Athletic Department. No, he doesn't talk but after five minutes of trying to mime his way I understood. He must've thought I was some kind of dumbass. Funny guy though. While at the Athletic Department, I kept on seeing big guys exiting. These linemen were ****ing HUGE. And finally while at the Admissions Office, I noticed a guy with a British/New Zealender type accent with his son -- Greg Norman. Apparently his kid is going there next year. Nice guy, but I didn't bother him. So if anyone has any other input or information for either school, please let me know. If you think one place is better than another, explain. Thanks again and I'm amazed if you made it through this post.!
My two choices are Virginia Tech and Rice... Tech for just experiancing the whole college lifestyle/dorm factor. PLus the place is pretty sweet, UNLIKE UVA and Rice. Just because its a great school in the best town HOUSTON... but i wont be allowed to stay in a dorm and if i am not for too long(money issues) so i have one visit to tech this weekend and then ill probably decide.. moooch go to miami, its sweeeet, i was about to apply then decided to just leave my desicion making a little easier.
Two good choices here. I spent most of my first six years as a professor's kid on the Virginia Tech campus, and I remember it as a great place. (other schools were a step downhill, later in my life when I saw what things were like at other colleges) Good people and everyone had a good time. Haven't been back there since, though. I went to Rice - great school and after you go nothing else in your life you do will ever seem hard again. That's the good news. Also, the social life is fun (or used to be - everyone is too driven and competitive these days, so visit before you decide). Academics are tough; depends on what you're studying, and what you want to do with your spare time. On the other hand, if you don't live in the dorm your first year, you'll be in a small minority, and may feel like you're missing out on a lot. The social life is centered around the colleges; you'll still belong to one, but you won't have your own room there. Also, looking back, I'm beginning to think of Rice as a place full of overly ambitious kids who want power and worldly success and want to look good at all costs. But that's only some of the campus; it depends who you hang out with.
isabel... that's interesting that you say nothing will ever seem hard again.. I hope that will at least be partially true for me lol.. I always still hear the 'it's just school.. the real world is much harder blah blah blah", but I don't know too many people who think about their job past the time they get off of work ..
Guys, I'm doing an Executive MBA at Tulane and am actually in class RIGHT NOW at their Houston Executive Campus. I visited the school and really liked the main campus though New Orleans isn't really my kind of city! I know quite a few business professors though if you have any questions about quality of teachers and classes. FDK
If you go to Rice, you MUST stay on campus. Otherwise, you'll miss out on 60% of the knowledge you'll acquire while in college. In fact, this is true no matter where you go to school - don't live at home.
Even the most sheltered kids that I know that went to Rice lived on campus for all but their senior year... I think it's required.
I went there. It's not required. In fact, because of housing limitations, most colleges kick you off for one year.
I remember thinking it was weird hearing some colleges requiring students to live on campus through their sophomore year. I lived in the dorm at Texas Tech for my first summer and fall, but I imagine I could've gotten a waiver to live off campus since I got married that summer (and, now that I think about it, I may have had to get a waiver for that Spring since it was still my freshman year at that point. I didn't get passed 30 hours until that semester was completed).
I would love to dorm it at rice, but with the cost of tuition, one of my parents would rather move back and we stay at our old house in houston... this way a little of the money is saved... otherwise its tech,,,, btw im heading off to tech tommorow, ill let y'all know how it was...
Well good luck for VT. My cousin is graduating this year in computer gaming or something and he really loves it. Although I personally haven't talked to him in a few years because he's kind of dull and quiet. Blacksburg is supposed to be nice. Anyway, UUUUUGGGHHH. Everyone I've talked to lately has told me I should go to Miami. That's where I'm leaning; that's where I'd rather go. I think the city offers so much more than Tulane, personally. If I were to have seen Miami first, before Tulane, I would definitely have a negative view of NO and Tulane because I was so impressed with Miami. And that's nothing against Tulane; I mean, I would be happy with either school. I wouldn't be disappointed at all going to Tulane, but I feel Miami just seems to offer more and at least gives me a major to look forward to. So, even though I will cautiously use the infamous '99.9% likely' to go to Miami, I guess Tulane is still an option. Becuase of this (and because my dad thinks Tulane is a better school than Miami still) I will send a deposit to both schools, prolonging my 'decision' another couple of weeks. I think I need to convince my dad Miami is a great place, which he will see for himself when he coincidentally will go down for business in a few weeks. Now that I think of it, at some points I feel I would be 'missing out' on more at Miami if I were to go to Tulane. Miami wasn't even ont he radar screen a few weeks ago; I don't know why I even applied there to begin with (well, actually I do; Florida, great weather, etc., sorry to say :-/). It was doubtful that I was even going to visit Miami until a convenient weekend arrived. I hope you enjoyed my LiveJournal entry, lol.
I've never been to Miami, so my view of the city is completely shaped by Miami Vice, Golden Girls, and CSI: Miami, but from what I do know, it's a completely different kind of place than New Orleans. I'm sure you'd get a quality education at either school, but the character of each city will probably make your decision... and it seems like it already has. To some, New Orleans is the place to be, and I admit that it's a city with an interesting culture. Beyond the Mardi Gras atmosphere, there more about New Orleans that makes it unique among American cities. But Miami is sun and fun and beaches and Phillip Michael Thomas. Not unlike a lot of other places, but certainly nothing wrong with the places it's like. If you're into that sort of sunny beach culture, Miami would be your choice. But, for someone like me, I'd probably be more comfortable in New Orleans. Just based on the different character of the city (though I would have to visit Miami to get a more accurate picture. I've been to Tampa, etc. so I'm not completely out-of-it in regards to Florida). But it's your bit. Your life, rather than your father's. I'm done plenty of things that made me unhappy because I thought it would make my father happy, but in the end, he probably would've been happier (and I know I would've been) if I had just done what I wanted to do and what made me the happiest.
One thing you might not think about much until you get there, but if you are at Tulane and for some reason ever need to drive home or just want to you can.. whereas Miami it's pretty much breaks from school or every once in a while if you feel the need to fly home for a weekend. Just something i didn't think about until I got up here and realized that I'm only going to be going back home for holidays and maybe very rarely if I want to spend 250 to fly home for 48 hrs. Might not be a big deal to you though.. hasn't been a huge problem for me
just got into the Washington College of Law at American University. that means 3 more years in DC. anyone, going, have gone, are attending or know of anyone who has gone to the school?
My bro just finished his freshman year at American. He's mentioned the law school before but never had the time to check it out. Were you at AU the past few years? For me, my parents are still quietly pushing Tulane, but I'm definitely going to Miami.
