<p>For appealing a rejection--there's really no harm in trying, especially if your grades have improved this semester. Explain to them how much you love the school, how hard you are willing to work, and how hard you have worked (and any extenuating circumstances not explained in your application). </p>
<p>And sorry I can't help any further about residence halls...honestly, coolbrezze, the dorm you live in really doesn't matter all that much at all (and you ultimately don't get to pick anyways, you list your preferences but MSU chooses a dorm for you). I already have said all I know about residence hall specifics (so you can either scroll through past threads or maybe someone else will be able to help you)</p>
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<li><p>Can you list the pro's and con's for Shaw dorm?</p></li>
<li><p>If you're not in a specific school (like James Madison for example) is it highly possible that you can have classes on opposite ends of campus and you'll be running between classes to get to the other end? Or can you plan around that?</p></li>
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<p>It really differs, I think the dorm you live in is really important. It's just like choosing the house you live in (basically). Fa-la-la-lena I wasnt expecting no one in particular to answer my question, just anyone that could give me some information on it. Also from my understanding your chances for selecting the dorm you live in are high, and from my understanding ( by reading) the university itself agrees the dorm you live in is imporant ( which is why they give you options, and try to place you in the dorm you select). </p>
<p>Lysx3 is possible that you may have classes scattered over campus, which is why many people are in programs like Lyman Briggs etc.... Usually if you live in Brody your classes will be on the other end of campus. Although Michigan State University has a good Cata bus system which may come in helpful. As you probably already know they have bike rooms and bike racks, and from the use of the bike racks... bikes seems to be a popular choice as well. </p>
<p>My dad called Armstrong hall "marijuana paradise" haha.</p>
<p>I'm hoping to stay in Holden (or Wonders). I like the location, room style, and the mix of underclassman. Also, I feel like I would be able to focus on school in this dorm as opposed to Brody. Don't get me wrong, I love to party, but I just don't want to live in one. Brody just has too many freshman and I definitely do not want to do the whole community bathroom thing.</p>
<p>Lysx3, you can totally plan around having to run to a class. When you plan your schedule during orientation, they will show you how long it takes to walk to destinations. You won't have that many classes and you can spread them out and the bus system goes all over.</p>
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<li><p>Can you list the pro's and con's for Shaw dorm?
A couple Pros= pretty good cafeteria. In the center of campus close to almost everything, extremely close to business classes. Cons= Hard for freshmen to get into, due to its popularity to upperclassmen. </p></li>
<li><p>If you're not in a specific school (like James Madison for example) is it highly possible that you can have classes on opposite ends of campus and you'll be running between classes to get to the other end? Or can you plan around that?</p></li>
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<p>Yes is possible that you have classes on opposite ends of campus, but first there are loads of classes that you can take to arrange your schedule to how you want it, and each class has a minimum of 20 minutes between each-even if you are in the faraway dorms, you can still reach most of the campus within that time. Plus the bus system could help (sometimes unreliable though). You just have to take the effort to schedule your classes around how much you want to walk</p>
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<li><p>How hard is it to get a high gpa in madison (as in, 3.5+ or ideally 3.7+)? It's not too hard at all in my opinion (I'm also a nerd, even though I really don't work all that hard). In my 2 madison classes I got a 3.5 in the writing class and a 4.0 in the public policy class. At first they grade you harshly (I got a 2.0, 2.7, and 2.9 on my 1st 3 papers) but really the grade is based off improvement over the semester more than anything else. If you show up to class, make an effort, and do decently on essays/exams you will likely get a lot better of a grade than you initially expect. While you can get a 3.5 or 3.7, do not expect to get a 4.0 though. </p></li>
<li><p>Is brody basically just a party dorm? Considering it is massive and houses primarily freshmen, it is often considered as a "party" dorm (more than any other dorm). But I wouldn't say that it is "just" a party dorm. I mean, MSU students know how to party but most can get their work done as well. Just don't expect for the halls to be quiet, ever</p></li>
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<p>I hear Brody often reffered to as the party dorm although reguardless I still have it on my top list for dorming. Brody hall is mainly freshmens, located far from classes, and disadvantage would be community bathrooms.</p>
<p>Yeah, you can have a car. I'm a first-year with sophomore status, and when I logged on to the parking registration website it said I am eligible for a parking permit.</p>
<p>so what does MSU do if you earn too many scholarships? and do all scholarships go just toward tuition? Well, let me get more specific. I earned:
(I am OOS btw)</p>
<p>HC national scholarship (8000/year)
PA (job for professor)-btw, once this ends can you continue w/ the project and prof. if you
like it? and still get paid?
Honors College tuition grant (takes it down to IS tuition)
and expecting to be a National Merit Finalist, so Merit Recognition Scholarship (room and
plus 4,000 stipend)
I applied to the ANR Distinguished scholarship before realizing my potential for a full ride, and am debating if I should apply to other scholarships before the end of january deadlines in case i don't get the ANR Distinguished or Merit scholarships</p>
<p>so what if i get too much money? Can I choose which ones i want or will some be lowered to fit prices or can i pocket some money out of this?</p>
<p>I think it depends on the scholarship and/or university. Some may let you keep the money for additional supplies you'll need, while others will strictly pay for tuition and board and won't give you the extra money [that's how most of the schools in VA are but I'm not sure about Michigan] </p>
<p>Just look into a bit more and ask MSU what they do with the extra money.</p>
<p>The same thing just happened to me. I was over by X amount..I have direct deposit setup with the university through Stuinfo.msu.edu..so X amount was directly deposited in my savings account..so now I am free to do whatever I want with the money..same thing happened last semester</p>
<p>How did you hear about the HC National Scholarship? S is also OOS, and has accepted invitation to the HC. He also has a professorial assistantship, and he got a letter explaining the tuition discount to in-state. He, too, is expecting to be a NMF.</p>
<p>However, I do not remember receiving anything about the HC National Scholarship, although I now see it on the HC Brochure, that it is awarded to OOS Freshman who are in the HC. Does that mean ALL OOS Freshman in the HC? Or did you receive something particular to you? </p>
<p>As far as the NMS Room and Board + 4000, is that for all four years, and what do you have to do to keep any of these scholarships? What if you live off-campus? Thanks!</p>