<p>I’m not sure, but I’ve been told that the Alumni are underwriting these scholarships. It’s all part of the master plan that the president instituted about 9 years ago to have UA to become a top pick for the best and brightest. The school has built around 40 new buildings in the last 9 years - including the mega Science and Engineering Complex.</p>
<p>So, your son plays football? Well, a few of Alabama’s players have been “walk ons.” What position does he play? Some of the players aren’t that big (there aren’t too many Mt Cody’s out there. LOL )</p>
<p>But, you’re right; there isn’t any men’s competitive soccer - just recreation soccer.</p>
<p>Mom2 – As if it wasn’t hard enough to pick a college that will affect the rest of your life [sigh] we have the additional quandary of S being a starter on both the varsity football and soccer teams, as well as a competitive-level club soccer team. He is the goalie for soccer and is on the offensive line in football (he’s the BIG guy on the soccer team and a MEDIUM guy on the o-line!) We live in Texas, which has only two Div-1 schools with men’s soccer (SMU and Houston Baptist). Frankly, I don’t think he would like either of those schools, for different reasons. There are several Div-2 and lots of Div-3 schools with men’s soccer. And, of course, EVERYbody in Texas has a football team, but given that he is not 6’4 and 300 pounds, he’s limited there too. He’s in the top 25% of his class, maybe even top 20%, in NHS, etc. so he’s got other things going for him too. It’s just really hard to figure out how to start making some choices. I’m not sure he’d want to go out-of-state, but this Alabama deal is something I’ll definitely pass around to some of our friends and teammates.</p>
<p>Stop telling everyone about Bama! My DS is only in 9th grade. I don’t need Bama changing the requirements to a competitive scholarship before he applies! </p>
<p>Just kidding – sort of – We’re hoping to be doing a spring semester road trip there for the 11th grade student I’ve been helping.</p>
<p>LOL At first I didn’t understand your post. LOL</p>
<p>I guess there would be a concern that if too many start applying (and qualifying) for the Bama scholarships, that Bama will start making them competitive.</p>
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<p>cgpm…best to you and your son. adding sports to the mix does complicate an already-complicated issue. LOL</p>
<p>McGill University is an excellent school that we did visit in Montreal. Large. application about 10 minutes - just transcript and scores. No essays, Extra credit, volunteer work. … nothing.</p>
<p>The entire California State U system. No essays, extra curricular activities, no recommendations, just scores and self-reported grades, and transcripts. One application, just indicate which schools. $55 per school. Some of the top schools in the system include: Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo, San Diego State U, Long Beach State…</p>
<p>Actually, many of the schools on this thread have easy apps and easy formulas for admissions. They often use GPA and test scores to determine admission. If you have the stats/GPA then you’re admitted. </p>
<p>For those who might be “borderline” for admissions, some will accept a teacher rec and/or essay to “boost” your chances. :)</p>
<p>??? Not sure what the LOL was in response to (maybe the U of Iowa caveman comment above?) Tulane’s personal app is very easy and free. However, I do not believe Tulane looks just at GPA/Test scores alone for admission.</p>
<p>Alabama probably is trying to attract outstanding students to move permanently to their state. It also is trying to raise the reputation of its state, which typically isn’t regarded as a desirable place in which to live.</p>
<p>^^^Glad to give out the lols mom2! The Arizona publics seem to be following the same strategy as Alabama, but it seems to be more a way to attract high stats applicants (lot of merit$$$), than the desirability of Arizona.</p>
<p>*Alabama probably is trying to attract outstanding students to move permanently to their state. It also is trying to raise the reputation of its state, which typically isn’t regarded as a desirable place in which to live. *</p>
<p>When we moved to Alabama from Southern California, we happily saw that it was a lot like Orange County, but without the traffic and smog. It also has a lot more trees and sunny blue skies almost everyday - even on cold days.</p>
Well, a few of Alabama’s players have been “walk ons.” What position does he play? Some of the players aren’t that big (there aren’t too many Mt Cody’s out there. LOL