What are my chances at getting a scholarship?

mamaduck
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:13:37 +0000

I am finding this conversation quite interesting. My daughter (a junior) has visited HPU and it is at the top of her list. She loved the amenities - no doubt about that - but she was most impressed with the professor in the department she’s interested in who spent a lot of time at an open house talking to her. She was riveted by Qubein’s philosophy (he spoke at length at the open house). She has met with the rep who visited the college fair in our region, who gave her personal attention. She has met several current students, including one who has started his own successful business.

Living only two hours away from HPU, I haven’t heard great negativity toward the school. Some have wondered about the “ice cream truck”. The reputation seems to be skyrocketing in the region. My husband works in academia, and he’s heard some concern about the leveraging the school has done, and it’s dependence on Qubein as a fundraiser.

I grew up in central NC, and in the mid 80s HP was not even a blip on my radar. I am hearing about it all the time now, and seeing lots of HPU t-shirts around.

My final impression is that it will either succeed spectacularly, or fail spectacularly. With Qubein, I’d bet on success. I will not be upset at all if Daughter attends (as long as she gets a scholarship!)