Anyone accepted and going?

NAPS05mom · 08-23-2007, 08:08 PM

My son is considering ISU as well as Nebraska and some others. Can't believe that he already knows his acceptance status. Seems like a nice school. Thoughts?

crazy mom · 08-28-2007, 10:29 AM

It is a wonderful school. My son is accepted, he is considering options. He is a NMSF from the State of Iowa, so if he makes Merit Finalist and he goes to Iowa State, it will be free. He may have lots of options open to him, he scored high on some standardized tests, but our Iowa State visit was far more impressive as a visit and tour than the other four he has been to, Iowa, Notre Dame, Harvard, and MIT. iowa State actually does a much better job with the tour than others. The engineering tour was especially impressive. He currently has four close relatoves at Iowa State. His cousins have gotten very involved in student activities there. Not sure what he will do. His 36 on the ACT opens more doors for him, but the fact that some of the high ranked schools such as the Ivy League don't give merit money may close them off to him, even if he gets in. We are very comfortable with the fact that he can go to ISU, potentially have everything paid, and gets lots of credits in the engineering college for classes he has already taken.

NAPS05mom · 08-29-2007, 02:39 PM

Well, that's the age-old debate. Scholarship money at a good university or debt but an ivy degree. I think, in the end, where you son feels most at home is where he should go. I agree totally on the tour at ISU. It was pouring out but it was a wonderful tour and program. It is so good for engineering too that it would be a tough call to make. Congrats to your son on his ACT. Wow. My son is interested in either graphics arts or architecture and I was really impressed with the school of design. If you have Notre Dame questions, I would be happy to answer them as we are a big Notre Dame family (3 generations) and in fact my niece just started there this week.

Tricia

crazy mom · 08-29-2007, 10:32 PM

Gee, we have a lot in common. I went to ISU undergrad, ND law. Husband also ND grad. I really like the atmosphere and size at ND, but unfortunately, if he decides on engineering, I think he might be better off at Iowa State. you sound just like me, i keep telling my husband he has to go where it feels right to him! i really think the College of Design at Iowa State is outstanding. Good luck on your choices.

NAPS05mom · 08-30-2007, 10:20 PM

Thanks. You too.

It is a fun journey though isn't it?

Tricia