Any thoughts or experiences on Maryville (both Uni and College. One in TN, the other in MO)?
or Barry?
Or what are all the bad about High Point?
I donât have any first hand knowledge of any of these schools but The College Tour did a recent episode on High Point. It was really interesting and âpolishedâ is the best descriptive word I could think of. It could be a really good fit for certain kids.
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Yep. Totally creeps me out personally. But could be a decent fit for D25. Dorms and food are important to her.
Some people are fans. I think there is also some less than great press, including concerns re: accreditation.
https://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2023/08/17/high-point-university-accreditation-warning.html
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Copy and pasted from a Tuition Exchange thread I started. Just for a bit of a list and major update.
I know D25âs chances of Tuition Exchange are slim to none. She is a 3.0 student. She is looking into majoring in criminal justice (bonus if there is a child or family focus), wants to consider a dance minor (doesnât think she wants a team but open), but also has some interest perhaps in becoming a guidance counselor or wouldnât mind restaurant management (she loves to cook but not sure becoming a chef is what she wants either). Essentially she is a typical 16 year old girl with tons of interests. She wants a smaller school with solid diversity (she is Latina) and she is open to some religious or service requirements. My home institution is a Jesuit college. She will apply test optional and she scores horribly on tests. She just took the ACT and said she couldnât finish 2 parts so filled in random boxes in the last 2 minutes. (We would be thrilled with a 20 or 21.)
On her list so farâŠ
LeMoyne
Rider
Oklahoma City U
Shenandoah
Lindenwood
Jacksonville U
Barry
Mercyhurst
Maryville x2 (TN and MO)
(Maybe High Point)
She has 2 older brothers. One is working and may go back to tech college for an associates degree eventually. S23 is a freshman at Syracuse on TE (with stacked talent merit for music major). She feels Syracuse is too big. She has toured LeMoyne and Jacksonville U and really liked them both. She prefers a smaller more defined campus where she feels safe.
Goal is to be under 25k for total COA. Non TE schools potentially on her list (WI based, MSEP may be an option)âŠ
U of Southern Mississippi
U of Missouri-Kansas City
U of Louisiana-Lafayette (I visited with S23)
Minnesota State Mankato
U of Nebraska-Omaha
Ball State
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Not sure if all update or also looking for additional ideas
University of Scranton in PA is a Jesuit University that has Criminal Justice, Human Services and Dance Club.
Dean College in MA has CJ, a separate Child & Family Studies major and Dance.
Wheaton in MA also has CJ & dance.
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@2plustrio there is an update to another thread about young woman with similar stats getting into Wheaton in MA, just FYI.
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Dean college has a very strong dance and theater program. She should have no problem getting in with a 3.0.
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I think Dean was on the list. Just uncertain about finances.
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Looking for school ideas for my junior son. He has 3.3 unweighted with only a few honors, no AP although taking (willingly!) AP Art Studio and AP Psych next year. He has played piano since age 8 (lessons but no practicing), clarinet grades 4-8, swimming since age 8 (club and varsity HS, will be a captain next year) and summer job as camp counselor.
He enjoys art but is not a âgiftedâ artist. He also talks about âowning his own businessâ so he is taking business management and intro to marketing as a senior next year to get a feel for it. I asked him about combining his like of art with something in business and he likes that idea. He just doesnât seem passionate about much and seems content to hang in his room if left to his own devices. Finally pulled out of him that heâd like to go somewhere warmish- we are in MA- his sister is a sophomore at College of Charleston and he said he does like the urban-ish feel of that campus. He hasnât taken SAT yet but took PSAT twice and it was abysmal so thinking test-optional although he will take the SAT at school in a couple of weeks. Can anyone think of any schools or majors that could fit the bill for my son? Thank you!
Interactive Design at LoyNo?
Industrial Design at ULouisiana Lafayette?
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Graphic Design? If he likes coding at all, maybe Digital Media.
Coastal Carolina seems to be the hot school for kids in that range in our town (also in MA). They also offer a graphic design minor and business major, which may work out.
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I will think some more on your sonâs situation, but the first school to come to mind is Virginia Commonwealth. Itâs in Richmond so it will have an urban vibe. Itâs known for being strong in the arts, so his interests are likely to be supported there. As itâs a big state school, there are also a plethora of majors to explore and pivot toward.
Is there a budget? Preferences about size of school? Feelings about Greek life or how important intercollegiate sports enthusiasm is?
Not knowing more information, these are some schools your son might want to consider. Theyâre all in cities and all have some popularity (which I reflect as strength) in their visual arts fields.
Small
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Bellarmine (KY): About 2300 undergrads in Louisville. @M_Fun might be able to share more info about this one if you think your son would be interested.
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California Lutheran: About 2500 undergrads outside of L.A.
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Christian Brothers (TN): About 1300 in Memphis
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Eckerd (FL): About 2k undergrads in St. Petersburg
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Saint Edwardâs (TX): About 2800 undergrads in Austin
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U. of North Carolina - Asheville: About 2900 undergrads
Mid-Size
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Christopher Newport (VA): About 4400 undergrads
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Coastal Carolina (SC): About 10k undergrads near Myrtle Beach
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College of Charleston (SC): About 10k undergrads
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Loyola New Orleans (LA): About 3300k undergrads
Large
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U. of Arkansas: About 26k undergrads in Fayetteville in the booming northwestern part of the state
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U. of Houston (TX): About 38k undergrads
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U. of Kentucky: About 23k undergrads in Lexington
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U. of Louisville (KY): About 16k undergrads
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U. of North Carolina - Charlotte: About 23k undergrads
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Virginia Commonwealth: About 21k undergrads in Richmond
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Thank you so much for these thoughts. I will look up each one of these! Iâm pretty sure he wonât want to participate in Greek life. He is a quiet kid. I was going to look into schools that may give merit to a 3.3 kid but havenât delved too deep. Hoping to keep it under 40k. He is also not a sports kid- he swims but is not âcompetitiveâ about it, does not enjoy watching. My daughter was like this too and goes to Charleston and now laments every so often about no football there and religiously follows the basketball team so I guess you never know what might end up being something that interests you. I am also âguessingâ a bigger campus might be a better fit as well. Would love it to be near an airport so it would be easy to visit as well as come home.
As a Massachusetts resident, your son would qualify for the Regional Scholars Program at U. of Louisville, which would mean at least a $12k/year scholarship/deduction in cost. So it would probably be under $30k for your son.
If your son keeps at least a 3.2 GPA, he would qualify for a 50% reduction in the out-of-state fees at U. of Arkansas, meaning this would be another school that would be within budget.
https://scholarships.uark.edu/nrta/index.php
UNC-Charlotteâs and U. of Houstonâs sticker prices are within budget, too. If your son gets merit aid at Houston, he may also end up getting in-state tuition pricing there.
At U. of Kentucky your son would probably be eligible for $5k (or maybe $8k) in scholarship money. If he were to get the $8k, the school would be right around the top of the budget, but if he only gets $5k, then it would probably be over budget.
As far as VCU, I donât see it coming in within budget as the Virginia publics tend to be very stingy with merit aid.
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ACT scores came back for my totally average D25 who we planned on going test optional anyways. 21. Better than we thought actually. Should be okay for schools she is looking at.
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I am begrudingly signing D25 for the SAT and expect similar. They will go where they are meant to be! I read through the standardized test thread and who, boy. People love their standardized tests, even the ones who say âI got an an average score and then went on to a great career.â Like, why?
Iâm assuming D25 will be TO, but there are two schools on her list that require tests. So here we are.
Has he done a course? The SAT is a test like any other, where studying for it improves the grade. That said, this year I would pick the ACT since it is the first year of the digital-SAT and many test prep places donât know what to expect.
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He has been doing Khan Academy. A little bit each night. The digital SAT, Iâve heard some say it was easier and some say more difficult so we shall see!