Getting a little worried!

sovereigndebt
Sun, 05 Oct 2014 15:39:57 +0000

The bickering and sniping didnt come from me, it came from people now espousing a more open and inclusive position. I will state again for about the fourth time for those with reading comprehension problems, that I stated that my daughter had higher stats and gpa’s and more AP’s not to denigrate anyone. In fact, I congratulated EVERY person who got a scholarship and stated clearly they should take it and run. The point I was making was aimed DIRECTLY and EXCLUSIVELY at Fordham admissions. Where the criticisim is justified and needed to be stated for those who queried on this website about the “chances” of getting in with some grades that were not the best.

I can take criticism when it is deserved, well placed and I am more than happy to apologize to any student or parent who feels I was insensitive. I stand by my remarks that Fordham Admissions has been quirky in granting admissions to people (as most schools are) with both high and moderate SAT scores and they have been very quirky (and frustrating) in giving scholarships to people with lower SAT scores and nothing to people with higher scores and demonstrated need. And no, it wasnt the extra curriculars that determined it either.

I used my kid because I am not at liberty to use the scores of others, though I am well aware of who they are and what they are. And to be speaking from direct experience, not just talking from anecdotes.

I dont mean to be offensive, but being direct is important. These are facts.

You would be hard pressed to find someone more supportive of applicants to Fordham and supporting Fordham University on this board. Suggesting I am running people off is ludicrous. I have been criticized in the past for being too much a pollyanna. I tell it like it is from our perspective and experience and welcome the opinion of others about Fordham and THEIR experience. I am as strong a proponent of diversity at Fordham as anyone. That includes geograpahic diversity. I dont work for Fordham and certainly dont influence their decisions in Admissions or Financial Aid.

People who come here seeking information deserve clarity and honesty.