<p>Son is very interested in business and the Kelly school seems like a gem.
I know it is a large, state school and probably the classes are also large but
what, if any, are other students experience with the school. For its great reputation, the school seems so much less competitive with its admissions which makes the place a "true find" for us. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Thought this would be a good time to post. I came from Bay Area, California a couple days ago to visit the IU campus to see what it is like. My cousin attends the university and gave me a good tour of the campus, and even had the opportunity to sit in on a few classes. </p>
<p>The Kelley undergrad business program is ranked top in the nation. The undergrad building/facilities are bit out dated and needs to go under renovation. However, the MBA building is top notch. Coming from California I thought this place was going to be a very isolated, but the bus system which is free lets you get around town easily and one quickly realizes that the town has everything you need. I was especially surprised by the environment here; everyone is very friendly and courteous. Currently sitting in the Memorial Union with free fast wireless internet which is available all over campus. </p>
<p>The two classes I attended Business Technology and Finite Mathematics had large class sizes 150+. I attended a very competitive school in California with several asians who were extremely intelligent. The first two years here with basic courses outside of Kelley are fairly easy. However once you start taking classes in Kelley the competition builds up, but is not too overwhelming. </p>
<p>One complaint is that the accounting A100 course which my cousin is currently taking is a pain in the neck. The course is a weed out course, and pretty difficult because the teacher teaches basic lessons in class, but the exam material is completely different and complex. There is no reading material to study from, so one had to study like a mad dog and learn things on his own.</p>
<p>Your son should visit the campus it was a good experience for me, and I plan on attending this university next fall.</p>
<p>Hope this helped.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your feedback on Kelley. I figured that large classes would probably be the norm. How are the dorms??? My son is going to apply next week as I know they have rolling admissions. I am wondering if the dorm situation is tied to when you apply and are accepted. I have also heard some great things about Bloomington so my son is excited about visiting asap.</p>
<p>Yes, the dorm choice is tied to when you accept admission and pay your enrollment fee. So if he is sure he wants to go, do it as soon as possible so he gets his first choice.</p>
<p>Actually, once you are admitted, IU encourages you to apply for housing even if you aren't sure if you are going to enroll. The sooner you get the housing app in, the better your chance at getting the "neighborhood" you want. You can't ask for a specific dorm, but there are other criteria you get to specify. If you decide against enrolling, you will get your deposit back so long as you request it before the deadline (which I think was 5/1).</p>
<p>My son wound up in Teter and has no complaints, especially since it is air-conditioned. :)</p>
<p>Sorry - yes, IllinoisMom is right. I think my daughter applied for housing in early February and did not get her first choice. Nonetheless, she seems to really like where she ended up (Forest A, with air conditioning).</p>
<p>For those that need help with the A100 course, check out this thread:</p>
<p>(this is related to wctej's comment above).</p>
<p>There are also other threads with good suggestions--and I think Jason181988's comment about studying all the old tests is the best suggestion of all.</p>