I think it was on a list awhile ago but wasn’t sure if it would be financially doable. However, I agree that it should perhaps end up back on the list. It fits all of her criteria.
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Not sure if this was asked before, but DS has a 3.4UW. They have taken four APs (four more to go) and received 3s on all of them. I know most of the schools on their list do not accept a 3 for credit, but would it be worthwhile to submit to show that DS passed the AP? Would they assume he did not by not submitting?
For additional context, he is not the best test taker and will likely be applying TO. His grades in AP classes range from 85-98.
Both D23 and S24 took AP courses (4-6 total). Neither took the AP exams so did not submit any AP scores in their applications.
D23 went TO. Submitted no standardized test scores at all. Accepted at every school she applied to.
S24 submitted ACT. Accepted at every school he applied to.
I don’t think schools make any assumption about AP scores not submitted, as some kids won’t submit until they are looking for course credit.
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This is helpful. Thank you!
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That’s pretty neat, but I would hope people get consent or an opt out if they don’t want to share stats. Also, how great would it be if they also listed whatever merit or automatic aid they get! (Kind of like the Niche Direct Admissions program.)
We don’t have Nav or Scoir at our hs either. Its all moi.
Headed to Rider, Stockton, and Saint Joe’s for tours next week.
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A anyone have any insight into Virginia Commonwealth or Old Dominion or Virginia Wesleyan? I’m trying to determine if they have any similarity to the vibe at College of Charleston. Trying to find some target and safety for my son and he loves CofC where his sister goes but need others in case he doesn’t get in. Thanks !!
@Sweetgum has commented about VCU before and @OctoberKate might have some insight, too.
My impression is that Christopher Newport could be a good replacement for College of Charleston, as it’s the less selective liberal arts college (in comparison with William & Mary) but has about 4500 undergrads. If you’re looking for similarly sized to CoC, then I know the Coastal Carolina in SC is often recommended as a sub.
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We visited VCU, ODU and GMU in the spring. Based on just the tours, VCU had the city vibe with a few common areas, GMU had the most campus feel with buildings being closer, and ODU seemed to be in the middle with a campus feel but with buildings more spread out.
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Is it the city of Charleston that he likes? A campus that is right in town? Or just the size and vibe?
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I don’t know enough about CofC to compare it, but I can tell you we know a number of happy kids at VCU. It’s got a solid art program and funky vibe. Some parts of Richmond are not great, and back in the early 90s the area around VCU fit into that category, but I believe it’s improved since then.
I know more kids at Christopher Newport, as CNU tends to be fairly popular for kids who weren’t 4.0 and high tests. The kids we know at CNU all seemed to enjoy their time and feel well supported. I think it’s a solid school for a lot of students, but I don’t know if the vibe is similar to what you are looking for. The parents I know with kids there have also been happy and I haven’t heard any unusual complaints or concerns.
Re: ODU, it’s got that near the ocean thing going for it, but I’d guess it’s less like CofC than VCU. There’s a large military presence nearby with the Naval bases right there and it’s a great school, but not, I’d guess, as funky or arty as CofC. The kid I know at ODU is a very outdoorsy guy, was an Eagle Scout. He has found an outdoors club, but has found it to be kind of disappointing. He is getting a good education, but he doesn’t enjoy being in the area and prefers to get out of town when he can. I feel like CofC really takes advantage of its surrounding and blends better with the city and being able to take advantage of what is there and that doesn’t seem to be a strength of ODU. That said, that is totally based on a very small sample set of people, so I’d take it with a huge grain of salt and check the school out yourself if you are interested.
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It’s all of it. The city and the way the campus is part of it and the size of it.
Richmond resident here! VCU has made tremendous strides in the last two decades. I wouldn’t hesitate to send my child there, both for academics and in terms of safety. Their arts program is one of the top in the nation, and they have a great engineering school and pre-med program. On the safety side, every kid could use a crash course in “don’t do stupid risky things that make you a target”, but that’s really needed for any college town almost anywhere. I run all over the city and I’m a scaredy pants. There are very few places I wouldn’t venture, and I have always felt safe around VCU’s campus. Granted I’m not walking around alone at 3 a.m., but generally very safe. 
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@overstressedMom - re-reading my comment, and looking at @VTMom03 response, I want to expand a bit. I don’t think I gave VCU enough space or credit in my response (that’s what I get for typing on my phone while waiting for carryout…) We know three or four kids who are at VCU and love it! My problem is that I don’t really know anything else recent beyond “I know some awesome kids who go there and love it and they are fun funky people that I’d be happy for my kid to be friends with.” I know a lot of (very old and outdated stuff) from back in the stone ages when i was looking at college in VA for me, but, stone ages. While Richmond isn’t Charleston I think it’s a pretty good substitute in this case.
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Acceptance to Wayne State College already. Auto admit to Tiffin and Stockton. Also to several U of Wisconsin small public state schools.
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Another acceptance to Iowa State as well. She is breathing sighs of relief!
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Did you get the video acceptance yet? It’s really fun.
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