<p>This may be a silly question, but I can't find any information on it and I figured I may as well ask: does anyone know if Tulane offers financial assistance/travel credits to admitted students who plan to visit the school?</p>
<p>I'm from the West Coast and applying for FA at Tulane, and right now flights cost a minimum of $650 roundtrip. Neither I nor my parents can afford this at the moment. My letter of acceptance noted Honors visiting dates at the end of March, and I figured this would be convenient as it coincides with my spring break. </p>
<p>I received generous merit aid, and while I love Tulane and New Orleans, I would appreciate the peace of mind of knowing that I would be comfortable there, and it sure would be beneficial to see the campus and dorms, get a glimpse of the city, meet professors and current students, etc. My parents insist that I can still make an informed decision without visiting (I've been accepted to several other schools) but I'm not so sure.</p>
<p>Any input? Anyone else planning on visiting for the Honors days?</p>
<p>I think you should call the admissions office and discuss this with your counselor. Tulane may be able to give you some money for travel expenses. My daughter is going to the honors weekend in April, and I agree with you that it can be quite costly to visit.</p>
<p>My son and I will be attending the Honors days in March. One thing I did last year was to start putting everything possible on an airline credit card. The miles have really piled up and it is paying off.</p>
<p>DD was hoping to combine several schools with one trip, but Tulane is far away from home and the other schools under consideration. May have to decide without a visit if the airfare doesn’t come down.</p>
<p>Should I attend Tulane, my parents and I would be able to afford travel expenses, it’s just that I only received my acceptance about a week ago, so this is last minute and New Orleans is a popular destination right now with spring break and the NCAA final four tournament coming up, hence higher ticket prices. Obviously if I were a student we would budget/plan for travel further in advance, but I do see your point.</p>
<p>whatever you do, DO NOT choose Tulane if you haven’t visited. it is a very unique school and it’s one of those places where you either really love it or really hate it. of course you can see pictures online but that really doesn’t give you a feel for the school. I actually visited 3 times before picking it and I still ended up transferring… so you should definitely do an overnight. I didn’t and I regret it.</p>
<p>Can you state specifically what issues made you regret your decision and transfer. My son is seriously considering this school and being from California we would like to know any issues to help in his decision. Have not visited the school yet but was thinking of a short visit in April. Any info is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I second socal818’s request. I’m from the West Coast and have always felt a connection to the South, and have visited multiple Southern cities and states, but never New Orleans. I think I’d be perfectly comfortable with the climate, and I’m really drawn to the uniqueness of the city; the culture, music, food, architecture, etc. and from my research, Tulane seems like it would be a good fit for me. </p>
<p>That being said, I really am trying to convince my parents to find a way for me to visit, because I do think there is a lot to be said about how one “feels” somewhere; photos and virtual tours can only do so much. The possibility that I might have to choose without visiting makes me incredibly nervous; I don’t want to make the wrong choice. If I choose Tulane and it’s wrong for me, I’ll be miserable. But if I give up the merit aid and stay in state, I think I’ll always wonder “what if?”</p>
<p>I also agree about visiting the school. My daughter had a very short list of schools she wanted to attend and Tulane was not one of them. In fact, it never even crossed her mind. I had heard about Tulane from a co-worker (nobody from her school had ever even applied to the school. We went with very little expectations, just figured we would have a fun weekend in New Orleans. After 5 minutes on campus, her original list became a list of one…Tulane. The school and location are quite unique and, as was stated above, you usually either love it or hate it. My daughter is now a sophmore and has never been happier.</p>
<p>I agree with all that has been said above. If Tulane is right for you, you will know almost instantly. It’s a very unique school with a lot to offer for a certain type of student.</p>
<p>UDgirl, I’m just curious as to why you would return to the forum of a school you’ve transferred out of. One would think that after transferring one would move on.</p>
<p>There is nothing wrong with anyone coming onto any forum and giving their opinion, as long as they are polite and have something meaningful/insightful/factual to say. UDgirl and Tulane didn’t fit, and that is OK. To some degree every school is unique, of course, but I agree that Tulane is one of a relative handful of schools that is especially so, mostly because it is in New Orleans.</p>
<p>I think it is useful for prospective students to hear all opinions, at least when they are reasonable and well-informed. Let’s not discourage these kinds of people from voicing their opinions, either overtly or subtly.</p>
<p>FC - I totally agree! We just returned from Destination Tulane - they did a wonderful job and my son really likes it. Unfortunately, it was POURING down rain so it was hard to get a feel for the campus and students and that is his one lingering question - the “fit”. We did not set-up an overnight and he now wishes we had. Oh well. </p>
<p>UDgirl transfered because of “fit” - she didn’t seem to like the kids she met. I think fit is a huge part of a kid’s happiness at a school. Yes, you want them to expand their friendships but in the end, they will gravitate towards their particular “crowd”. </p>
<p>I think her opinions would be helpful and I did not find her posts offensive.</p>
<p>I’d like to address the notion that a student (or parent) will love or hate Tulane “almost instantly.” While that might be true of many, it wasn’t true for me or for D. We liked it. We liked NOLA but I cannot in all honesty say that we loved it or knew it was the right fit. In fact, D liked another school better, but was convinced by her friends to enroll at Tulane, when CSS scholarship money brought the price down. It ended up being the right decision for her and a near perfect fit . Please get the idea of “perfect” out of any discussion with your child. No such thing. And don’t feel badly if you or your child don’t feel an instant connection. It doesn’t necessarily mean Tulane is wrong for you.</p>
<p>Btw, I also appreciate UDel’s comments as helpful to the discussion. I don’t think NJDad found those comments offensive. He says he was just curious.</p>
<p>Vitrac - I did notice that it was phrased as curiosity, but even questioning why someone is speaking their mind when they are following all the rules of decorum and have a reasonable point of view comes across as negative. At least it did to me, especially with that last comment about “moving on”.</p>
<p>There are some interesting comments in this thread. For S2, it was love at first sight. We came back to the hotel the evening of the first day of our visit and he said, “Let’s pay the deposit, this is where i am going to school.” He had plenty of choice (and scholarships) at some very good schools, but none resonated with him as Tulane did. As we now move toward the end of the sophomore year, he says he even loves it more (if that’s possible). All kids are different and respond differently, but somehow Tulane and NOLA cast their spell on him.</p>
<p>Hi,
I know I am replying to an old post so I don’t know if you will get his, but I am currently at Tulane now and do not like it at all. I am probably going to transfer and wanted to know if you have any advice or tips about transferring out of Tulane or just in general? Thank you!</p>
<p>Are you a freshman that has been there about 3 weeks? If so, I would suggest that isn’t nearly enough time. Tulane has people you can talk to about adjusting to college life.</p>