kmaqMom

Yes, CUA is in the Brookland section of NE DC, happycollegemom. I hear this area may be tough but the campus itself is very safe and the Metro is right there. One of my D's other top choices was Fordham, also located in what some would consider a tough neighborhood. Certainly students on any urban campus need to be smart and aware but the city is where my D wants to be. Of course, talk to me after we visit next week and see if I still feel the same way! I appreciate your opinion hcm, as I have seen from other posts that your D is thriving at AU

Khipper~ I actually read about that poll somewhere not too long ago and I must say it made me smile.

Did your friend receive notice of an additonal scholarship, dennis? or is this her first notification of financial aid? We received our FA package over a week ago.

amy17

We have AU, Catholic and Fordham on the short list - very tough decision to make. Son accepted to honors program at Catholic only, and I think being in an honors program makes a big difference.

happycollegemom

kmaqmom~ yes!!! DC is where it's at! and yes, my d wouldn't be anywhere else, meaning both DC and AU! and yes, again, if street smart as well as just plain practical, DC is an awesome place. i so much love it over NYC. best of luck!
amy~ yes, tough decisions. try to screen between DC and NYC as a starting point, then just between the other two. they have their clear differences, tho both in DC. good luck!

kmaqMom

Ha, my D did just what you recommended happycollegemom but in reverse order. First she chose between AU and CUA and then between Fordham and Catholic. She still struggles a bit with NYC vs DC as she LOVES NY but she is so excited about CUA and being in DC. Actually, I am the one struggling because I love New York and Fordham but I'm afraid Fordham made the decision for us. Their financial aid just didn't make it feasible and secondly she wasn't offered Honors. Although that would not have been a deal breaker if the FA had been better, as Amy said we feel being in the Honors Program at CUA (or any school) makes a real difference.

Dennis173~ it just occurred to me....did your friend receive the Archdiocesan Scholarship? If so, WOW...that is a great accomplishment.

Ptbcath

Is safety an issue at Catholic? This would be my biggest concern for my D.

CollegeKid1090

my bro is a sophmore at cua and i have visted on numerous occassions to spend a few days in dc. I have never not felt safe on cuas campus, the metro is right on campus, and campus police reguarly patrols the area. Of couse, brokylan is not the best of areas, and i wouldn't roam off campus alone at night, or even in the day. But my brother is a frequent visiter of the CVS a few blocks down-and often goes alone. ITs different for a girl though, and you dont ever want to be alone in any city. but at my visits to cua i feel that the secuirty is very good at their job

opmsma

Our D is considering Catholic. The school sounds great, but safety is a huge concern. Any thoughts on safety at CUA?

Got2BYale

opmsma: I left you a message on your other thread about safety. Hope it helps!

opmsma

Thanks for the info on safety. We'll be visiting this summer.