<p>So I'm interested in NC State but because I live in PA I didn't visit. I was wondering if anybody get give me a little information about the school that isn't found on College Board. </p>
<p>My admission decision is scheduled for Saturday so I'm not sure if I'm in yet. I fit their "average scores" but I am out of state.</p>
<p>As of right now I would consider NC State my first choice and Delaware my second. Which would you choose?</p>
<p>Leftie17 I am from PA too! I am scheduled to find out my acceptance on Saturday as well. I know NCSU is my top choice and I visited the campus but I also know a lot of people who love Delaware. I think it is probably wise to consider what you want to major in and how far way you want to go if you end up picking between these two. Best of luck maybe we will meet each other next year if all goes well!</p>
<p>Not sure about Delaware, but state has a huge campus and about 34,000 students, which is something to consider. Personally, I love state and am currently waiting to hear back on Saturday as well. I’ve been there three times, and I absolutely love it. I am in state though. Raleigh is a great city, there’s so much to do and see. State is also such a big, beautiful campus. I love the brick. There are over 500 clubs/organizations, sooo many different majors. There are also a boatload of restaurants around that area in walking distance. Go Pack! ;)</p>
<p>Hi Leftie! My son is at State and we are from Pa. He loves going to school there and finds his classes to be challenging. We also considered Delaware but found the cost to be prohibitive with the likelihood of winter session being a necessity. NCSU is a good value!</p>
<p>One thing to consider is that State is 80% NC residents. Delaware probably has about 50% or more out of state students. This has never been an issue for my son, but is definitely something you want to think about. Although State doesn’t have the school spirit that many other division 1 schools have (such as Penn State), it definitely has more than Delaware, a Division 1AA school. </p>
<p>Also check the school calendar, if that is an issue for you. State starts fairly early in August and wraps up the year early in May and Delaware begins around Labor Day and finishes around Memorial Day. What is your major? If you have an questions I can answer, as a parent of an OOS student, feel free to ask.</p>
<p>My son visited after acceptance in December as well.</p>
<p>Good luck to you too!</p>
<p>I haven’t been to Raleigh. It seems like a great place to go to school. I’m not a fan of large cities but after looking at the school it seemed welcoming with a southern feel to it. My father is in the army so I moved a lot. I lived in the Fayetteville/Fort Bragg area for about 4 years in elementary school. I think each state is very different culturally. I personally liked the south better. I haven’t heard anything negative about Raleigh yet so I’m excited to find out if I get in. Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>I didn’t look at the calendars yet. Thanks for that tip.</p>
<p>I applied for the engineering first year college program (specifically civil engineering). I heard that NCSU has a great engineering program.</p>
<p>The in-state vs out-of-state ratio doesn’t bother me. I do think that school spirit is important but compared to the other schools I applied to I think NCSU might be second to Penn State.</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>leftie17…my son from PA also, and waiting for 7pm on Saturday.</p>
<p>We visited NC State, Penn State, and Virginia Tech. I have to say that I probably liked NC State’s campus the most of those three school. It has a nice size to it like Penn State, but is in Raleigh–which is a MUCH bigger city than State College (or Blacksburg).</p>
<p>Raleigh is not really a large city. It reminds me more of Harrisburg in Pa. NC State’s campus is not for everyone. The buildings are mostly brick and modern looking but in a lovely wooded area. Delaware’s campus is one of the most beautiful one’s I have ever seen, with a lot of stone and paved walkways. Hoping for good results for all of you. As I said on the other thread, my son’s decision was a day or two early two years ago.</p>
<p>That’s good. Just to let you know, they posted decisions online. Mine was deferred for review in March.</p>
<p>Hi slingshot,</p>
<p>My son is thinking of applying next year for computer science. We are from NJ so he would be oos. Our concern is how hard is it to get in as a oos? It’s nice to hear that your son feels comfortable and was able to fit in. I’ve read really good things about the school. If you have any advice we’d appreciate it. Thanks</p>
<p>Hi Jersey, Make sure he applies early for the first round of decisions in December. My son’s verbal scores were on the low end of middle range but his math was on the high end. Not sure where you are in Jersey but there are reasonable flights from Raleigh to Philly. Any other specific questions, ask away.</p>
<p>Admission is capped at no more than 18% OOS by the NC legislature. Definitely would apply for the December decision. Check the deadlines carefully. Good luck!</p>
<p>Hi Slingshot, we are from NJ and my son is considering NCSU for grad school. Am mildly concerned about anti “yankee” remarks I saw on another forum. There are conflicting opinions about Raleigh - “lots to do” or “nothing to do” - and I’m wondering if there are shopping/restaurants in walking distance to campus since he will probably not have a car there. The program looks wonderful, and he’s pretty excited about his upcoming visit there. I’m wondering if you can comment on student attitude towards out of towners and accessibility to stores/food shopping, etc. thanks for any info you can provide.</p>
<p>@Moxy:</p>
<p>I just stumbled upon your comment. I do not attend NC State, but I live near the campus and have had two siblings attend NC State (so I think I know a little about the subject). </p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about what was said on the other forums. The internet is a popular place for idiots to congregate, making certain institutions appear to be worse than they actually are. I have not heard of any sort of intolerance towards out-of-staters at NCSU. NC State seems to be pretty tolerant of everyone.</p>
<p>As for shopping, there are some small markets, restaurants and bookstores located just across the street from the Memorial Bell Tower, within walking distance of most of the residence halls. My sister actually works at a restaurant that is so close to the tower, you can actually see the base of it from the restaurant window. Being near downtown Raleigh, there are sure to be plenty of other options for shopping and dining nearby as well which can be accessed by the university’s bus line. I hope this helps.</p>
<p>Hi BlueUkiyo - thanks for your input. I’ve been reading student posts and it seems that they really love NC State. We will have to check out those markets.</p>
<p>Moxy, My son has never experienced any derogatory comments about being from the North. Many of the students are transplants from other areas of the country anyway. Many of his friends moved to NC in elementary school. He doesn’t have a car either and is living off campus. He is within walking distance of a grocery store and other shopping options. The bus system is pretty good as well.</p>
<p>@Moxy: </p>
<p>I’m glad that I could help. If you want to check out the markets and restaurants, there is a website devoted to Hillsborough Street (which the shops are located on) that features information and photos for each of the businesses located on it.</p>
<p>Moxy:
I’ll throw in 2 cents, since my daughter attends NCSU and also has no car…</p>
<p>Yes, Hillsborough St. has some nice eateries and coffee shops. But, if a larger selection is to his liking, check-out Cameron Village Shopping Center, a short walk from the BellTower, right up Oberlin Rd. [Directions</a> to Cameron Village :: Raleigh NC](<a href=“http://www.shopcameronvillage.com/directions]Directions”>http://www.shopcameronvillage.com/directions)</p>
<p>As slingshot mentioned, the bus system is pretty good, especially around campus and along Hillsborough to downtown. I think students can still get a free annual pass for CAT buses.</p>
<p>While we are in-state, we are not native North Carolinians. My D has made several OOS friends, and finds the campus very laid-back and accepting. Also, I have a cousin who years ago came from Univ. of Nebraska for graduate studies at NCSU (PhD in ChemE). While Nebraska is not entirely looked upon as “yankee” by our locals, he did find the transition smooth and campus accepting. In fact, you’ll probably find the Graduate School even more diverse and varied demographically.</p>