Auburn vs Alabama

blueiguana
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:46:57 +0000

Interesting thread. Thanks to all that have contributed! Although the sorority issues aren’t an issue here (S2 ), any information we can get on Auburn beyond their website is helpful.
S2 is considering Auburn’s E-school. It’s the only oos school he’s looking at. I know the merit aid has changed, which is disappointing (and Alabama’s is more generous currently), but as it stands now he does qualify for aid that brings the cost = to our in state tuition. He is not interested in Alabama for some reason, and for a school that is 15hrs from home I’m not going to try to convince him of anything.
We have been unable to make the trip to visit the campus, but hope to. I know that housing is an issue, which concerns me. We do not know if he’ll be offered honors (GPA is well above, but the SAT was just shy). I have no idea how they proceed in offering honors to students like this, or if they ever do. Anyone have experience with honors offers that were not guaranteed via GPA & SAT/ACT combination? Does anyone know what plans are for housing, if any?
Any words offered on ‘Why Auburn?’.
Yes, I have posted this on the Auburn site. It is not as active as sites for 'Bama, VT, etc. so maybe someone will indulge me here ? Many thanks!
As these are pretty specific, if someone wants to reply and so do in the Auburn forum, please let me know to look there for a post. Also, a PM with any thoughts are appreciated. When you are several states away it is hard to determine the social and academic climate of a campus. Often even a 2 day visit doesn’t give you a clear view. Thanks again.