<p>Despite the campus being beautiful and the overall atmosphere being amazing, the average GPA is low (3.17). This concerns me, because although I would hopefully get a good scholarship, I would need to be assured that I wouldn't be in a worse position then someone else when applying for a job.</p>
<p>So my question is, with a 3.83 GPA and a 1750 SAT, superscore, will this college be good for me academically? I also want to join ROTC. So please post back soon</p>
<p>Seems like you have found some outdated info. Last year the average GPA for incoming freshman was about 3.3. This is on a 4.0 unweighted scale. Always check the school’s website for the most up to date info. HPU’s numbers are changing rapidly each year. (This goes for any school really).</p>
<p>HPU is made up of well rounded students. This means academically successful students who have balanced their success with real world skills/success. High GPA is always great, but be sure you have some extracurricular to show what kind of student you are. If you are in ROTC, that looks great. </p>
<p>You will not be at a disadvantage with an HPU degree. You’re degree is what you make of it. </p>
<p>Before I can truly answer your question about your success academically at HPU, what are your interests as far as a major goes?</p>
<p>I aim to join the FBI after my 6 years reserve with the ROTC program. So I would be looking to double major in Accounting and Criminal Justice. And a minor in something techy, like video editing or something along those lines. I toured this college my freshman year, so I guess my information was outdated. So I appreciate the update! Another thing that concerns me is the overall cost. I would hope I would get a great scholarship, because high point still is my number one. </p>
<p>So how is the Accounting major there? I know the criminal justice is a good one…</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>I’m a business major, and I can personally tell you that the entire business program at HPU is amazing. The accounting programs is fantastic and the professors I’ve had have been great. Looks of opportunities, in and outside the classroom. </p>
<p>Cost was a big concern of mine as well here are some options to look at:</p>
<p>-North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant. (about $2000 for NC residents)</p>
<p>-Methodist Scholarship and Loans if your Methodist affiliated. </p>
<p>-The BIG one: The HPU Presidential Scholarship Program (2k-nearly full ride depending on what you receive, multiple levels of monetary amount) Be sure to apply to this program when it comes time!</p>
<p>-ROTC Scholarships are through a cooperative agreement with North Carolina A&T State University. So that is open to you as well.</p>
<p>I appreciate the information! I live in Maryland, so the in state tuition thing wouldn’t work. But for my 3.83 GPA and a 1750 SAT, would that get me some good money? And does High Point have a local ROTC? Or would I have to commute somewhere? </p>
<p>I can’t wait to get some ice cream from the hot rod ice cream truck :)</p>
<p>For your GPA and SAT, you will most likely be considered for some level of scholarship, however there is an emphasis on extracurricular(s) and an interview process we do in the spring. They weigh everything and reward based on the student as a whole. </p>
<p>Also, HPU does not have ROTC directly on campus, that’s because NC A&T is responsible for all ROTC training in the greater Greensboro/High Point area. HPU, Elon, and UNCG all participate in the program at A&T so you’ll get to train with students from all over the area. They do this because they believe it makes for a stronger program. I believe HPU helps with the commute, but I’m not 100% on that! </p>
<p>And yes! The Ice cream truck is waiting!</p>
<p>I’m glad I decided to post on this forum site! I would be lost without you!</p>
<p>So a few more questions, if you don’t mind:</p>
<p>–When will the The HPU Presidential Scholarship Program become available to apply?
–How is the baseball program?
–What is the campus life like?
–Is the fraternity “Beta Alpha Psi” (BAP) available on campus?</p>
<p>I’m sorry I am probably asking a lot, if you want to email me, if that would be easier, my email address is:</p>
<p>sdczyk@**********</p>
<p>Ir really appreciate it, man!</p>
<p>Sorry, (g mail)</p>
<p>Here are some links to answer some of your questions!</p>
<p>Presidential Info and Application: [High</a> Point University 2011 - Presidential Scholarship Program](<a href=“http://www2.highpoint.edu/admissions.php?id=1242]High”>http://www2.highpoint.edu/admissions.php?id=1242)</p>
<p>Baseball Program: [High</a> Point University Baseball](<a href=“Baseball - High Point University Athletics”>Baseball - High Point University Athletics)
Its a great Division 1 (Big South) program. </p>
<p>Campus life is fantastic. We are not a suitcase campus at all so there is always a ton going on. If you get involved you’ll never be bored. Clubs, fraternities, intramurals, or whatever you’re interested it. Food is great, housing is the best. </p>
<p>Greek Life-We don’t currently have BAP, but here are the chapters we do have: [url=<a href=“http://studentlife.highpoint.edu/chapters-]Chapters[/url”>http://studentlife.highpoint.edu/chapters-]Chapters[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Keep the questions coming if you have any more!</p>
<p>Hi, I recently visited HPU with my son on the recommendation of his high school counselor. While the campus is certainly jaw-dropping, I had some real concerns on the academic side of things. First, I was shocked to learn that the library had only 70,000 volumes, i.e. fewer than 20 books per student. We have visited colleges less than half HPU’s size that had libraries 4 or 5 times larger. Sure, they can order books from other colleges, but a university’s library holdings are a key indicator of academic strength. I was also surprised by the relatively large number of HPU faculty who do not have doctorates (again, this is in comparison to smaller schools we have visited), and by the rather thin course offerings in what would normally be considered “core” departments such as English. Finally, I was quite disturbed by the cult of personality that has grown up around HPU’s president. He has named the College of Communication after himself and put it in a grandiose new building which contains a library of his writings. Also we were told that all students are required to attend weekly seminars in which the president speaks on subjects such as “how to write a thank-you note.” I am sure he is an impressive person, but this intense focus on a single individual is unhealthy in a university setting, or so it seems to me.</p>
<p>cmscribe,</p>
<p>You have been presented with some horribly inaccurate information. I’ll break this down for you:</p>
<p>Library: Our library consists of 310,000 volumes in the library itself, and nearly 80,000 volumes of online works. 30,000 journals, 56,000 e-books (the way of the future), and over 400 streaming videos. Our Library is one of the only libraries in the state with 24/7 librarian access. As part of the triangle system, we can pull any book from any school. HPU leaves you with zero excuse to not every every resource you need for a project.</p>
<p>Professors: Currently, 78% of the faculty have doctorates or other terminal degrees; others have one or more master’s degrees…but HPU targets professors who love teaching a subject first and foremost. We care about quality, not egos. HPU is not a research school and we purposely avoid “teachers” who only want to teach to expand on their own personal agenda. My best professors have been adjunct business professors who I guarantee can teach a business course better than some phd with no real world experience. My point here, we have a fantastic staff of professors here. If we lost focus on our holistic education values, this would be a totally different school. While we have many professors with their doctorates, I am proud to say the professors I’ve has without their doctorates have been some of the best. </p>
<p>Thin Course Offering: Not sure what you mean about this one. Never been an issue for me as a student, nor have I ever heard it brought up as an issue. </p>
<p>Dr. Qubein: Not sure how you’re disturbed by him… probably one of the most accessible college presidents in the nation. He transformed this school into what is is today. The school of communication and the presidents library was a gift to Dr. Qubein. He had no idea we were going to dedicate those to him. The man raised $20,000,000 in one month to start the renovation of campus. Naming the building after him was the least we could do. </p>
<p>President Seminar: This is required for freshman during their first semester. This is a FANTASTIC class that no textbook could put into words. Having a class taught by one of the worlds most influential speakers cannot be spun into something negative. He talks about much more than writing a thank you note… in fact I don’t think he even talks about that… He covers subjects such as being a better communicator, time management, energy management, handling personal finances, building wealth in America, getting results, and being more productive. </p>
<p>Don’t try to look at the things we do as something negative. There is a reason for everything here.</p>
<p>Hi, thanks for clarifying about the library volumes … you might want to alert Admissions that one of their tour guides (sorry I can’t remember her name) is giving out the 70,000 figure.
As for thin course offerings, I haven’t looked in detail, as there were no course catalogs available in Admissions. However I did look online at their English course listings, as I was an English major. I found them to be very meager compared to what was available at the much-smaller college I attended.
I stand by my comment about the cult of personality. It is the reason that most institutions … in democratic countries, at least! … avoid naming buildings, programs, and other things after their current leaders, no matter how revered they may be.</p>
<p>I don’t think there is as much focus on Dr. Qubien as you’ve been lead to believe. It’s certainly not “unhealthy”. I mean, he’s a figure on campus (as I think every college president should be) and he loves the students. He’s actually alumni as well. There is not this intense focus on him as a person. You take his class, and wave to him on campus. </p>
<p>Trust me, we’re not bowing down toward his office at the strike of noon or anything.</p>
<p>According to my son who took the manditory class last year, Dr. Qubien’s course is much more than a lesson in how to write thank you notes. From what he told me, the class is held 7 times over the course of a semester. He was required to attend 5 of them. At one point during the semester I asked him if knew which 5 he was planning to go to. He said he was going to all 7 because he enjoyed listening to Dr. Qubien talk about life lessons and the practical information he received which he would use throughout his life. Impressive!</p>
<p>Alright, camdisco
I’ve narrowed down my list and High Point is my number one. Its either HPU, TCU, or Loyola Maryland. I like the private school aspect. All are good schools, all have something for me. If the business school is as good as you say it is, and there is ROTC available, and I would get a decent scholarship based on my grades and SAT, I’m thinking purple, HPU purple.</p>
<p>xSeany, That is great to hear! If you get a chance, come back for another visit and ask to meet with the ROTC people at A&T. Also come talk to some business professors if you get a chance. That’s how I narrowed my list down to two schools. Talking to the people I would be spending just about every day with. HPU’s business school was so welcoming and got me really excited for college. If you don’t have time, you’ll have a great experience at Presidential scholarship weekend. Good luck!</p>
<p>Although the academic reputation of HPU is NOT YET as strong as that of Elon, every other aspect of the school is superior. The environment, the faculty, the luxuries, everything works in the students favor to make sure that he/she is motivated and working hard to achieve maximum success. At High Point University you are an individual, respected and commended for who you are and what you offer to the University and more importantly, the world. The liveliness of the two schools cannot be compared, for HPU has a far more upbeat, joyous feel. In the very near future, the academic reputation of HPU will be up to par with that of Elon and at that point, even the Elon people know that Elon wouldn’t stand a chance against the equally respected academic reputation of HPU… when it happens.</p>