<p>Have you tried calling the admissions office?</p>
<p>I have not called the admissions office yet because they just called me today to say I was admitted! Once I receive my admissions packet I will call and figure things out... right now all I have is what the director of admissions told me.</p>
<p>I'm hoping i get the " call," too..... i hope they dont wait till the 31st of dec ( freshman)</p>
<p>chances for tcnj please!
17 yr. old female
Class rank: 42/522 top 8%
GPA: 4.44 weighted
SAT I: CR 680 Math 630 Writing 650
EC:
Vice Prez/ co-founder of debate team
National Honor Society
Video Club- have been producer, director, team leader
Literary Art Journal
Performing Art Camp for four years
USY at local synagogue
Health Careers Club</p>
<p>Community Service
Volunteered at a clinic shadowing doctors, doing office stuff
Ran and helped organize blood drive blood drive
Ran tech for charities and school events
Tutored for National Honor Society
Volunteered at a Performing Arts camp as an summer intern and assistant director
USY at a local synagogue</p>
<p>Leadership:
VP and co-founder of club
Assistant Director of a musical (oversaw over 25 artists)
Technical Supervisor
Producer
Director
NHS tutor</p>
<p>Course Rigor (I was in a specialized program for performing arts but left b/c it wouldn;t allow me to take as many APs as I wanted)
Frosh year: Hnrs. History of Media
Soph: Hnrs. Eng, Hnrs. video production, Hnrs. Music Production and theory
Junior: AP Eng, Hnrs. Video (2 period intensive workshops)
Senior: (when I left) Hnrs. Physics, AP Eng, AP Psych, AP Gov</p>
<p>I know AU has so many interesting and diverse options for studying abroad. If some of you have been through one of AU's study abroad programs, what did you think of it?</p>
<p>A teaching certification and elementary/secondary education major is availabe at AU, althought teaching is not my dream at the moment, I am interested in attending a school with these programs incase future plans change. Would students say these are decent programs if I decide upon education as my career, or would you consider the department weak?
Thanks :)</p>
<p>I don't know anyone who came to AU for the education major. I do know two people who are majoring in education and something else. They are here for that "something else" major, but they seem happy with their education courses. DC is also full of opportunities to get involved in teaching. DC Reads, found here: Office</a> of Campus Life, is a program that many students volunteer for/ earn money through federal work study.</p>
<p>I suggest that you look at the course catalog found here: American</a> University - Schedule of Classes, and put "education" as the subject of your search. I would also suggest checking out the education department ratings at ratemyprofessor.com. (What I don't like about the ratemyprofessor website is that professors are rated higher for being easier, and the reviewers are always the most polarized ones). Then, I would compare the education courses and professors to other schools to see how each school stacks up.</p>
<p>Do you happen to know when the regular decision applicants receive admissions decisions? I can't find it on the website...</p>
<p>April 1st i think</p>
<p>Do you know anyone who has interned at the State Department?</p>
<p>cool,</p>
<p>what about dorms.... im trying to figure out which one i want to choose ... can you briefly describe each one? thanks</p>
<p>Do first year students have to live on-campus? If so are there any exceptions?</p>
<p>PShap- Yes there are quite a lot of students who choose to intern at the State Department while at AU. However, if this is a goal of yours, make the career center one of your stops at the end of your first semester. The clearance for the internships takes up to a year. Also, they look for language skills and prior work experience.</p>
<p>Sushi- Do you have any specific questions regarding the abroad programs?</p>
<p>This is a good place to start: American</a> University Housing and Dining Programs | Choosing a Hall</p>
<p>Basically, South side includes Anderson, Letts, and the upperclass dorm Centennial. It is known for being the louder or "party" side of campus because the dorms have more people. Living on south side can be more convenient though because it is closer to the library and is where the shuttle originates. Some floors of Letts can be quieter, but you won't know that until the school year begins. </p>
<p>North side includes Hughes, McDowell, and Leonard. I have been told that Hughes is the easiest dorm to be an RA for. Hughes is also the closest dorm on north side to where most classes are. I don't know much about McDowell, but people seem to be happy there. Personally, I think it smells like gym socks. Leonard is the international hall. Some people appreciate the sense of community at Leonard, while others find it cliquish. </p>
<p>Let me know if you have further questions.</p>
<p>I don't think first years have to live on campus, but you should probably call housing and dining and ask. I would recommend living on campus though.</p>
<p>I'm actually quite sure Freshman are required to live in the dorms...I don't see why you wouldn't want to either...</p>
<p>Britty, do you know when students usually choose to do a study abroad at AU? I really like AU, but I'm not sure whether or not I should apply ED or RD. I think my stats are above-average with a mix of honors and regular courses. I haven't taken any tests yet, but plan to take the ACT in April. How much weight does AU put on standardized tests and H.S. transcript? How much does EC's play into admissions? Thanks!</p>
<p>I was just wondering what the weather is like in DC. I am from New England and in the winter it is always cold and snowing. I just want to know what to expect.</p>
<p>No, you're not required to live on campus. I'm a freshman and I commute and I have friends who decided to live off campus because they didn't like the dorms.. so it's not a requirement - at least not from what I've seen.</p>
<p>not as cold and instead of snow, rain :)... yea... haha</p>