<p>umm, no. we live in Dravo. are u in Marching 97? i have a couple of friends in Marching 97. You guys are awesome. you guys entered my Calc class last semester while Prof Napier was teaching, during the Lehigh-Laf week. </p>
<p>hopefully, i’ll see you sometime somewhere around…</p>
<p>trinitian,</p>
<p>Yes, I play saxophone in the 97, and I remember that very lecture we played for. We got Professor Napier to change the answer to “97”. That was a lot of fun.</p>
<p>I’m sure there’s a freshman named Mike who is going ChemE in the band, he just isn’t your roommate. He’s plays trumpet in the 97 with me. I guess there’s just a bunch of us with all the same name!</p>
<p>Thanks for helping answer the IBE question. Enjoy your weekend.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Hey, do any of you guys know when the Early Decision II announcements will come out? I know we’re supposed to find out in February, but anyone know when? And is there any way to check the status of your application?</p>
<p>Also, are there any benefits to being a varsity athlete at Lehigh? Thanks for answering all of these questions. I’m learning a lot through these threads.</p>
<p>Hey avuky19,</p>
<p>I’m glad you’re finding this thread to be helpful. According to Lehigh’s website, ED2’s are notified in mid-February. ED1’s got notified in mid-December, and RD’s find out on April 1. There’s nothing more specific than that.</p>
<p>If you’re feeling ambitious, you could email admissions, say how excited and eager you are and ask for a specific date. It would also count as showing some interest and might help you in the long run.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what kind of answer you’re looking for about athletes. The primary “benefits” would be the exercise, experience, and maybe the scholarships that come along with it. However - and it’s important to note this - athletes DO NOT get any special treatment over other students. Academically, they are held to the same - if not higher - standards and they must go through the same procedures for aid, housing, and course selection as any other Lehigh student. Athletes major in the same tough subjects (i.e. I know of a football first-string who’s a ChemE.) and have to work just as hard.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>hi again, do you happen to know anything about religion on campus or would you be able to find out? i am hoping to continue to attend catholic masses at college and possibly be apart of the catholic community on campus, so i was just wondering if you know anything about that aspect of student life and how popular catholic mass is?</p>
<p>They mentioned during a campus visit that there is a Catholic mass every Sunday in the Packer Chapel. Most campuses have a Neuman community as well–I can’t see how Lehigh would be any different.</p>
<p>Memory92 -</p>
<p>There is a very active Catholic community at Lehigh. Attached is a newsletter that gives you an idea of the happenings.</p>
<p><a href=“Home | Newman Center”>Home | Newman Center;
<p>Also, here is the website:</p>
<p><a href=“Home | Newman Center”>Home | Newman Center;
<p>Does anyone know what the best way to send 2011 tax forms to Lehigh? I received my acceptance letter on Saturday and the tax forms are due by February 15th. I can’t find anything on the website as to how we are supposed to send the forms to the university.</p>
<p>Thanks,
avuky19</p>
<p>How generous is Lehigh with AP and other college credits?</p>
<p>Hey avuky19,</p>
<p>I would recommend electronically sending your information over as soon as you can. The financial aid website says to submit “via fax, email, or the dropbox”. I recall emailing all of my stuff. Lehigh hates to deal with the paperwork, so don’t send physical copies unless something drastic happens.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Hey Chardo,</p>
<p>Lehigh generally accepts most forms of AP and college-level credit you’ve earned in high school. 4 or better is the rule of thumb with APs. Some students are able to really shoot ahead in their curriculum after taking all of that credit. But, be very careful. Don’t overwhelm yourself as a freshman by deciding to skip over everything just because you can. Often, AP classes are nothing like a college lecture.</p>
<p>Personally, I had the option to skip Chem and Calc I, but I was glad I didn’t. I did not remember everything from high school. I’m a ChemE and I wanted to have a strong foundation in these subjects. However, I did use my credits for English and Physics, just because I really didn’t want to deal with that stuff again.</p>
<p>When in doubt, you can go over everything with an advisor if you’re accepted. If you don’t feel comfortable, there’s nothing wrong with just taking the material over in a different setting. Let me know if you have anymore questions.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Hi Mike,</p>
<p>I recently visited Lehigh with my son and he was very taken with the school and the engg program. However the road to and from Lehigh takes you thru south Bethlehem and he seems very concerned and torn about that. He had hoped that the town would offer the chance to do things on weekends. My question is - what do students do on weekends and on days when they are done with classes and have no homework/study? </p>
<p>I personally like Lehigh a lot and believe it will offer him what he is looking for so am looking for some help to convince him to consider it seriously. Look forward to your reply.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Hey Jerseyshor,</p>
<p>I’m glad to hear your son is interested in engineering at Lehigh. I’ll try to give you as honest and candid a response as possible.</p>
<p>I would say overall that most Lehigh students don’t venture too far off campus. After Bethlehem Steel collapsed in the 90s, the South Side was hit hard, but recently there has been a lot of new investment by the Sands casino bringing some jobs and business into the region. It goes without saying that students shouldn’t mess around off campus by themselves or at night, but in general we’re in a good spot. There are good and bad areas in the South Side, but I’d say the immediate area one or two blocks north of campus is safe and prosperous.</p>
<p>There are a lot of eating options in this area, including Mexican, Indian, and Kenyan cuisine as well as comfort food at delis like the Goose and places like Molly’s and the Blue Sky Diner. There are also some shops and convenience stores in this area, too. As for events off-campus, Bethlehem holds festivals once a month called First Fridays focusing on art and culture in the South Side. The remains of the old steel mill have been transformed into a performing arts pavillion called Steelstacks.</p>
<p>Some students choose to go check out some of these options on the weekend - I personally love to stop by Molly’s for a sandwich for lunch. But most like hanging out on campus during the weekends. Honestly - if your son wants to pursue engineering - he will have work to do on the weekends, but there are always free football and basketball games, wrestling matches, plays, and comedy shows he can go to in his free time. Obviously another outlet is the partying scene, but I personally feel there are way too many better options that can keep us busy.</p>
<p>Tell your son not to let the South Side discourage him. I felt the same uneasiness when I saw it for the first time, and now I think it’s a great option for Lehigh students to have. Let me know if you or your son have any other questions.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Hi Mike,</p>
<p>Thanks for your honest reply. I read your response and it put my concerns to rest. My dad occasionally posts a question and when he saw my concern he suggested we find out. I was hoping to see a few more replies from some other current students.</p>
<p>I have to say I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE CAMPUS. The library is out of a Harry Potter movie!!!</p>
<p>I went on an engineering tour and was amazed at the robotics research that undergrads can be part of. So I have a question about that - I want to get a very good understanding of exactly what my freshman experience (related to studies and courses) will be like. I want to know what courses I will be taking, what project work and research I could potentially be part of. How do I find out all that? Is there someone in admissions or the department I should talk to?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Hey Jerseyshor,</p>
<p>I’m glad I was able to ease your mind and that you’re getting excited for Lehigh. Here’s a list of contacts in the Engineering College who could address your specific questions regarding course placement. I would start with Robin Armbruster, who coordinates registration for engineers. I personally emailed Dean Tonkay about picking classes the summer before my freshmen year, so try him as well. Here’s the link:</p>
<p>[Lehigh</a> University :: RCEAS: College Contacts](<a href=“http://www3.lehigh.edu/engineering/contacts/collegecontacts2.asp]Lehigh”>http://www3.lehigh.edu/engineering/contacts/collegecontacts2.asp)</p>
<p>If you know what specific engineering field you’re interested in, go directly to that department’s contact list and just start shooting emails back and forth - it can’t hurt. Don’t bother with the folks in admissions, now that you’re in it’s time to start networking within the college and within your specific major.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Jerseyshor - Mike is spot on, as usual! My son was really concerned about the surrounding area, but decided to attend Lehigh due to the Bioengineering program and the collaborative learning environment. He has never regretted his decision!</p>
<p>He feels safe in the immediate area and frequents many of the restaurants Mike has mentioned. However, being a serious engineering student and research assistant to one of his professors, he is primarily on campus and is very busy. There are many activities, organizations, events and sporting events each weekend and most of his friends stay close to campus.</p>
<p>Thank you for your honesty and candor. My daughter has been accepted ED to college of arts and sciences. Looks like most discussion is centered on engineering. She wants to major in sciences, maybe bio or chem. Will she have a future? What is that school’s reputation. How hard would it be after freshman year to transfer to the business school, I.e. Would she lose credits if she changes major or school, or are core classes fairly transportable?</p>
<p>Second question - how far is it to the bus stop and is it a safe walk.</p>
<p>Hi jim11379,</p>
<p>I’m happy you’re finding the topics helpful. Most of the discussion here focuses on engineering because I’m a chemical engineer and have extensive knowledge on the College of Engineering.</p>
<p>Lehigh’s College of Arts and Sciences is less well-known than the business or engineering colleges. That being said, our scientific Arts and Sciences majors are heavy into undergrad research and are well-respected, especially biology and chemisty pre-meds. As a chemical engineer, I’m currently taking biology and organic chemistry with many pre-med students, and they all seem driven.</p>
<p>Transferring between colleges is tricky in general. I’d say its easier to transfer from a scientific major in Arts and Sciences into Engineering than into Business, but it can be done. Freshman math and English courses are common between almost all majors, but some science courses might not be requirements for business majors. Worst case scenario, your daughter might have to attend a summer session or go an extra semester to make up for the pacing differences. Or most likely she would overload for a few semesters to make up for the lost time.</p>
<p>To answer your questions about the buses, I don’t know very much about it, since I live only 1.5 hours from Lehigh. I’ve heard its about three blocks north of campus in the South Side. Obviously, your daughter shouldn’t walk alone or at night off-campus, but it is generally safe if she uses her common sense. She can arrange to be escorted to the bus stop by Lehigh personnel if she feels unsure. The bottom of this page talks about buses to and from Lehigh:</p>
<p>[Lehigh</a> University: Undergraduate Admissions: Events & Visiting: Maps & Directions](<a href=“http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit/maps.aspx#Bus]Lehigh”>http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit/maps.aspx#Bus)</p>
<p>Let me know if you have any more questions.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Hey Mike, </p>
<p>So heres my situation:
I’m a high school junior and I recently received an offer to a play a varsity sport at Lehigh. From an athletic standpoint, I am positive it is the perfect fit for me, so I’m pretty excited about that.</p>
<p>However, I have some questions about Lehigh’s academics. Long story short, I am more of an english/history guy. The general conception of Lehigh seems to be that it is a first rate school for engineers, but not so much for the subjects I’m interested in. </p>
<p>Am I mistaken? I know your an engineer yourself, but would you be able to shed some light on the quality of education I would get studying history or english? </p>
<p>I also heard Lehigh’s business school is really strong. I think I would like business (even though I really don’t know what studying business entails). Is it possible to major in business and minor in either history, english, or psychology? Do you know if athletes are even able to major and minor? </p>
<p>I took the SAT once and get these scores.
SAT scores:
Math:620
Reading:640
Writing:720</p>
<p>I go to an elite private school in the northeast, and I have straight A’s except for math, which I have a B in. Based of off these low math scores, do you think I would struggle with the math aspect of studying business? </p>
<p>Finally, assuming I do want to include business in my studies, would I be better off studying economics at an elite liberal arts institution or studying business at Lehigh’s undergraduate business school?</p>
<p>These are all questions I plan on asking my guidance counselor and the coach who recruited me, but I thought it would be valuable to get a current student’s input. I apologize for rambling, and hope my questions aren’t to obscure/naive.</p>
<p>My son is a senior at lehigh, having majored in Political science and then added at special minor in Business designed for A&S majors. He was a recruited athlete who participated for two years until injuries ended his career. He also has taken a bunch of great classes in entrepreuneurship, studied in China with a business internship, and recently took part in Lehigh Silicon Valley, through the Baker Institute (check it out on the school website. My point is that there are many opportunities for A&S majors to take advantage of business programs at Lehigh. As a boarding school student you know how to ask questions and advocate for yourself and investigate options proactively—there are lots at lehigh.</p>