Python needs college help

[Python14]

Alright, it's that time of year. College applications season. I need to make a choice and really don't know what the wiser choice is. I have before me, three almost completed applications. One is for Virginia Tech, one is for the University of Virginia, and the last, but definitely not least is for Christopher Newport University. Now here's the problem, I don't know if it is worth my time and effort to finish my application for UVa. The reason? Well, I don't think I'm UVa material. I could possibly get in, but really, I don't know for sure and really, I don't even know if I'd go if I got accepted.

I guess the question is, Should I spend my time on a third application when really, my chances of getting in are slim?

[Lohman446]

Python, if I may be so bold as to try to give out advice that can be applied to many situations.

If you want something - ask, the worst that can happen is you can be told no. It helps to have a strong ego. You can often be surprised though and get a better answer than you expected.

Whats the worst that will happen if you fill out that application and get declined? You will have spent a couple hours (if that) and have been told no. No is not a bad thing, its a statement, don't let it get to you. Its a decision that could influence your life, its while worth the couple hours.

[PyRo]

Do it, more options are always better. That is unless the application fee is a really big deal to you.

[-Carnifex-]

Depends on what you're looking for from a school.

[Kai]

Deffinately apply.

I am applying to schools that I am 99% positive that I WON'T be going to. But when it comes down to it, it will be nice to have a backup plan. (I most likely won't be able to afford the college I want)

[Collegeboy]

Unless you are going for some sort of engineer, I would pick UVA. They are a great great great school, that has been picked the number one private university for the past couple of years by various agencies. If you can get in, and it fits you wants and needs, that seems the way to go.

But I would apply to all that you can afford to.

I am personally looking to spend about 1,000 dollars on my application fees to grad schools, at 80 dollars an application, they are not cheap, then figure in transcript charges and such, I will soon need to start up a collection campaign to assist me.

Good luck on your decision.

[Python14]

Originally posted by Collegeboy
They are a great great great school, that has been picked the number one private university for the past couple of years by various agencies.

I think for the first time in history of the internet, I'll say "Thank you for the help collegeboy"


one note though, it's a public university, not private. If it was private, I wouldn't be able to afford it.

BTW, I am applying there, but in all honesty, it's not my first choice. I would rather go to VT because UVa is a little too "enriched by the past".

[Collegeboy]

Originally posted by Python14



I think for the first time in history of the internet, I'll say "Thank you for the help collegeboy"


one note though, it's a public university, not private. If it was private, I wouldn't be able to afford it.

BTW, I am applying there, but in all honesty, it's not my first choice. I would rather go to VT because UVa is a little too "enriched by the past".

Excuse me for my foul up, I have no idea why I typed private.

Funny the reasons you wouldn't pick Uva, is the same reasons I would . All my uncles and aunts and cousins on my dad side that still reside in VA all have gone or is going to VT. One of them is majoring in history and I have to hit myself in the head every time as to why he chose VT over UVa, especially with a history major.

[Sir_Brass]

One is for Virginia Tech, one is for the University of Virginia, and the last, but definitely not least is for Christopher Newport University. Now here's the problem, I don't know if it is worth my time and effort to finish my application for UVa. The reason? Well, I don't think I'm UVa material.

Dude, UVA is NOT picky. There's a reason they're so huge. Same with tech. If you're a decent student, you'll have ZERO trouble getting in. It's the smaller, more specialized universities that you'll have trouble getting into, b/c they can afford to be picky.

Trust me, some of my really smart friends went to tech and uva, and some of my total slacker friends are going to tech and uva as well. Both places have alot of both. Never assume you don't have what it takes to get into a large university, b/c if you actually don't have what it takes, then you probably also aren't high school graduate material either.

[Python14]

Collegeboy, most people think that VT is a one-track school, but the truth of the matter is that it has a very nice liberal arts program. Of the dozens of VT grads I know, only a handful have degrees in some kind of engineering. Most of them are business, economics, history, and even a few english majors....and to say the least, they are all superb in their field.

[Collegeboy]

Originally posted by Python14
Collegeboy, most people think that VT is a one-track school, but the truth of the matter is that it has a very nice liberal arts program. Of the dozens of VT grads I know, only a handful have degrees in some kind of engineering. Most of them are business, economics, history, and even a few english majors....and to say the least, they are all superb in their field.