Reviews of Towson

marylandgirl
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:41:05 +0000

I will tell you what I know, (which isn’t much) and what I think. I like the location as it is within walking distance of Towson Towne Center (nice Mall). We have toured it about three times and are going again soon on the tour for admitted students. My d loves music but wants to be a math major–I know nothing about the math dept! They have a good music program form what I hear-- I don’t know about the art program. They have a brand new fine arts building which is very nice. We were told there is a terrible housing crunch, but freshman are guarenteed housing, and if you put in for it for the next year after you are already there, you are ok. My d.s stats are act 29, sat math 670 verbal 650 (may be off 10 points one way or the other) can’t remember) so she should be ok for Towson. Our only concern is in the past Towson has not been very selective. In some of the college books, it is not even listed! i have never understood it…I guess my concerns are “parent” concerns. We all want the best for our kids… the “best” school, or a “good” school. My youngest has never been that interested in school. It’s just not her thing so where ever she wants to go will be fine. I just want her to be happy. She is also a International Baccalaureate full diploma candidate, and if she gets the diploma, Towson gives her 30 credits. IF she gets it…we’ll see. Please post after your visit and let me know what you think. It is my hope that we can all help and support each other through these difficult decision times.