<p>So who has been accepted? What were your stats? What # is it on your list?</p>
<p>I had 1180 SAT, 3.6 GPA, 1 AP course</p>
<p>I was accepted with the semifinalist scholarship</p>
<p>35 ACT, 3.9 GPA, 7 AP courses by the time of graduation</p>
<p>I'm not sure what # it is on my list. It was lower but that scholarship really catapulted it up to the top. Plus it's NYC...The location can't be beat.</p>
<p>It isn't really NYC, I go to the Prep School on the campus; A step toward the Fordham Road entrance and you're almost in the ghetto of the BX...</p>
<p>I got in though, I took Philosophy there this semester in HS, pretty decent class.</p>
<p>Last time I checked, the Bronx was in NYC.</p>
<p>Also, referring to the area around campus as a ghetto is a profoundly insensitive comment. </p>
<p>No doubt, the area around the Rose Hill campus is populated with those from less affluent means. The area has been a place where immigrants have found a foothold on the American dream for over 100 years.</p>
<p>One would hope that all students coming to Fordham would see there relationship with NYC as one of both opportunity and responsibility. Opportunity as presented in the culture and internships that can only be accessed in a NYC college experience. Responsibility in that Fordham asks you to think about your impact on the world and those within it. Given the numbers of students active in student service to the Bronx community, I think we've got that balance down.</p>
<p>As you can see, I'm pretty upset by this offhand comment and would welcome further dialog on the issue.</p>
<p>Dry1313,
C'mon. Ghetto? Walk 10 steps or so outside those same gates you mentioned, make a quick right down the stairs into the MetroNorth train station and you're one (very comfortable) twenty minute train ride away from Grand Central Terminal. Or, walk a few blocks up Fordham Rd. and take the D train if you want the NYC subway experience. Plus, the Ram Van runs just about every hour, every day between Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.</p>
<p>My son lead a very sheltered suburban life. He grew up in one of the most affluent suburbs of Washington DC. Not that he's affluent, but he's only known life in the suburbs, and the privileges that come with it.</p>
<p>Today, my son loves going to Fordham, and he loves living in the Bronx. He walks out those gates and into the arms of the city. Last month, he and his roomie spontaneously decided to decorate their dorm room for Christmas. A quick dash across Fordham Rd., into a market on Fordham Plaza and 15 minutes later they're hanging lights in their room. Or, he walks 10 minutes down Fordham Rd. to Arthur Ave. (Little Italy) and he's eating food that's a whole lot better than his mamma makes! He runs an errand out on Fordham Rd. almost every day, and he and his friends go into the city just about every weekend. Whether they take MetroNorth, the D Train or the Ram Van simply depends on how they feel like traveling that night. He took an Amtrak home this week. To get there, he took the Ram Van to Lincoln Center, then took a subway Penn Station, caught his train and was home less than 6 hours later. Oh, and did I mention he did this by himself? First words out of his mouth when I picked up at the train station? "I can't believe how great it is to college in NYC. Oh, and I got tickets to a taping of "The Daily Show" for late January." Lucky dog.</p>
<p>Yes, when I went to Fordham in the mid-70s the Bronx was a little dicey. Never enough to keep us away from the bars, though (when the drinking age was 18, of course). :) Today, the Bronx is a thriving, multi-ethnic metropolis, filled with people and families simply living their lives. The wise Fordham student will live among these people and learn from the experience. Sure, I suppose you can spend most of your four years inside those protective gates, but what fun is that? </p>
<p>When S was still wavering between Fordham and what he then considered his dream school, he and I attended an accepted students day at Rose Hill. To be honest, the formal program was pretty much the same as the accepted student programs at other universities we visited (except that Rose Hill had, by far, the most beautiful campus). Afterward, we walked over to Belmont Ave., (Little Italy) for a quick bite to eat before our long trip home. We stopped at a pizzeria (Half Moon? Full Moon?), got our slices and sat down to discuss our day and his thoughts about how it went. A few minutes later, a little girl of 7 or so (same age as my youngest) walked in, ordered a slice, paid, and left. My son, true child of the suburbs that he is, was shocked. He asked me where her parents were, and how could a little kid be left alone like that. My reply to him is that this is her home. This is her neighborhood -- an Italian neighborhood where everyone watches everybody else's kids. I was sure she knew the guy working in the pizzeria, and that she did this stuff every day. My son didn't say anything, but I knew THAT was the moment Fordham became his dream school. For him, it's all about Fordham and living in THE CITY!</p>
<p>The Bronx is in NYC. As you do in any city, you need to be smart and keep your wits about you (ie., don't get drunk in the Village and ride the subway home at 2AM). It's easy to avoid the bad stuff that can happen in any city, anywhere. </p>
<p>I guess I don't like seeing the Bronx dissed either. Maybe it's another manifestation of the inferiority complex that we New Jersery natives are saddled with throughout our lives. :)</p>
<p>I say this in all seriousness, Dry, as the mother of a college freshman. I think you should probably attend a college other than Fordham, if that's possible. You went to Fordham Prep, and I imagine you're pretty burned out with Fordham and the Bronx. College is all about being someplace different and meeting and living with different people. It's great that you were accepted into Fordham, but I hope you'll consider other schools. </p>
<p>Good luck to you!!</p>
<p>The Bronx is an urban area and I understand concerns. I have a shy, quiet daughter who fell in love with the Rose Hill campus. I was concerned about safety til we visited. What I found impressive is that Fordham seems to have a great plan for security both on and off campus. I felt it covered the bases for keeping the kids safe, and teaching them to use common sense while still making clear that the Bronx, like all of NYC, is great community.<br>
This reminds me of a comment by a police chief in Bowling for Columbine - he says something like - violent crime is down 50% in the past 10 years, but reporting of violent crime has risen 400%.</p>
<p>I completely agree with Fordham admissions and am upset as well. First of all, the Bronx is NYC's largest borough. Second of all, the surrounding area is not a ghetto-- those who call it as such are ignorant and most likely have no idea what it's like to struggle in the real world. I hold alot more respect for those working hard out o n Fordham Road than the all-too-familiar students like you who think the area is "below you."</p>
<p>I can't wait to attend Fordham in the fall. It was my top choice. I don't think safety is too much of a concern. Whenever I visit I have always felt that the campus is amazingly safe. I think you need to know how be smart about where you are going. If you take the right precautions you should be safe but I think this applies to wherever you go. I love that it is close to home but far enough to have the college experience.
Stats:
3.7 GPA
V580 M580 W620
I took all the APs my school had was in sports and other extra curiccs. =)
Anyone else pretty certain that they're attending Fordham?</p>
<p>We live in a big city, with all sorts of people, neighborhoods etc...My D LOVED Fordham, and it is tied with another school for her top choice</p>
<p>She really wanted an "urban" school, she can't see herself in other type of school</p>
<p>Growing up in a city, I felt totally at ease sending her to NYC to check out Fordham, having her subway it everywhere, take te ram van, whatever, by herself...she did just fine</p>
<p>As others have said, just pay attention...don't do stupid things, ie stumble around the streets drunk, or whatever</p>
<p>As anywhere, one should look both ways when crossing the street</p>
<p>but, I have friends who went let there kids go to SF alone, even on a Sunday afternoon without an adult and these re 15 year olds...yeah like Unio Square filled wit tourists, few homeless and cops is so dangerous</p>
<p>some people are jsut scared of anything not pristine, which is sad</p>
<p>Come on Dry1313, we can't all live on the Upper East Side. The Bronx is a place known for being a melting pot of cultures. The opportunities for learning about different cultures are right there. The Bronx is known for not being very affluent - The opportunities for community service are right there. The Bronx is known for the Yankees, Little Italy, and the Bronx Zoo. The opportunities for fun are right there. And if you need some Manhattan life to go along with it, just hop a train. It may not be NYC to you...but it is to me. I come from a suburban area in a city known for being a melting pot of cultures (Corpus Christi, TX): I have friends from each and every walk of life. I have learned from those who have lived different experiences than I have. Around every street corner in the Bronx is another opportunity for learning...and Manhattan is right there providing even more opportunities in the form of Broadway shows, internships, and other options. As I said before, the location can't be beat.</p>
<p>Accepted Lincoln Center
Dean's Scholarship ($10,000)</p>
<p>2220 SAT
3.8 uw GPA, 4.7 w
7 APs by the end of this year
National Merit Commended Student
Great extracurriculars, recommendations, alumi connections</p>
<p>Fordham was my first choice, but now I don't know if I can go. $30,000 is still borderline "too expensive" for me, and I won't qualify for need-based aid. I'm very disappointed because I love the school so much. I might go to a state school instead because of the financial situation. I'm also kind of confused because kids on this board with significantly lower stats than me got the Presidential Scholarship. Oh well.</p>
<p>No students have been awarded Presidential Scholarships at this time.</p>
<p>Add'l scholarship consideration will happen with the entire admit pool in March.</p>
<p>"No students have been awarded Presidential Scholarships at this time. Add'l scholarship consideration will happen with the entire admit pool in March."</p>
<p>That's good to hear. I would think that ladybrettashley's stats would merit a good, hard look when it comes to major scholarship consideration. Of course, I'm somewhat biased. My daughter has applied to Fordham regular decision and has qualifications similar to those of ladybrettashley!</p>
<p>RH is an oasis in a ghetto. Whats the crime rate on Fordham Road?</p>
<p>Try googling fordham road crime rate and see what you get.........and say a few Hail Marys when you walk down the road.</p>
<p>We visited both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses in October. While Rose Hill is definitely the more traditional campus, its surrounding area leaves much to be desired. Lincoln Center was right in the heart of things in Manhattan, but the building seemed like a big, city high school. The student apartments are pretty neat, though.</p>
<p>"No students have been awarded Presidential Scholarships at this time."</p>
<p>Thanks, for sharing that Fordham Admiss. I was concerned too. My D has similar stats as ladybrettashley's and may possible be the Valedictorian of her class. I have seen where others with lower stats stated that they were offered Presidential of Semi-Finalist Scholarships. </p>
<p>Good to know anyway, so we can be hopeful.</p>
<p>I saw that too, so I wonder...ah well, time will tell!!!!</p>
<p>ladybrettashley:</p>
<p>I'm in a similar boat as you.. Your stats are actually much higher than mine, but I was not awarded any scholarships. Fordham is a top choice of mine, but I really can't afford it. I'm from California, so I get a lot of breaks for in-state, making it tempting to stay. I visited NYC for a week and I loved everything about it. After looking into schools, I found Fordham to be a seemingly nice fit (of course, I have not visited the campus, so I'm going to in April before I decide to enroll). </p>
<p>The Adcom on the board told me there are two chances where students get scholarships, one now, and one in March when they send out decisions to the regular decision applicant pool. Hopefully we get some more money then.</p>
<p>Accepted with Semifinalist scholarship!
SAT: 2170
ACT: 32
4.4 W/ 4.0 UW
7 APs</p>
<p>Congrats to everyone else!</p>