<p>Best of luck, zman! I hope to see you there this fall. Yep, Geaux Tigers!</p>
<p>Okay, so LSU said after I send my grades in I should hear back within a few weeks.</p>
<p>Geaux Tigers!</p>
<p>Haha, geaux Ragin' Cajuns!</p>
<p>Lol just playin'</p>
<p>hmmm...never heard of the Ragin' Cajuns</p>
<p>University of Louisiana Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns</p>
<p>They are inferior to LSU in every aspect, hence LSU does not waste its time concerning itself with ULL.</p>
<p>I visited LSU over the weekend. The campus is beautiful and everyone I saw looked incredibly happy and comfortable there. I loved it.</p>
<p>actually most agree that UL has better programs in nursing and in graduate computer science</p>
<p>for everything else they're teh sukc</p>
<p>anyway, my point was that they're not completely inferior, but lsu would obviously like to change that</p>
<p>you couldnt possibly trash its petroleum engineerng program; they have better placement and higher salaries. I mean it's right in an oil city. The freshman class had a 100% placement rate for internships for those that wanted them, and they have smaller class sizes. I'm going to had to pick between LSU and UL soon, and it's going to be tough. I'll just hate to not be there on Saturdays at lsu.</p>
<p>Well I know all about Saturdays at LSU, you will have the time of your life. When the band marches in from the street...its crazy!</p>
<p>Trash talking is all in good fun... My wife has a BA from Nicholls and an MBA from ULL (was USL when she attended - University for Slow Learners), and she has a 20+ Yr. career as a accountant. Her brother has a BS from LSU, a BS from ULL, and an MS from Southeastern - he makes 6 figures / yr. A certain school can definitely factor into your first job after college, but it really comes down to what you can do. I've seen people with degrees from more prestigious universities struggle due to deficient people skills. Make sure that you can continually learn and work as part of a team - and network.</p>
<p>Okay, so LSU has had all of my information for about 2 weeks now. I still haven't heard anything. When do you guys think I'll hear back?</p>
<p>-Zach</p>
<p>I think if you don't hear back by the end of this month, then you should call Admissions office and ask about the status of your application. March is when things start to get busy with housing applications, so I would assume they would let you know before then.</p>
<p>So should I do anything? I really want to get in so any advice would really help!</p>
<p>You don't have to do anything. You can always e-mail the admissions office and inquire about the status of your application and tell them how you are really interested in the school and looking forward to hearing back from them.</p>
<p>So I am in an odd place. I really want to go to LSU, and I have good stats and great EC and legacy. Here’s the thing, Louisiana requires Chemistry as a high school course, but I took Marine Biology and Biology instead of Chemistry. I take full responsibility in not knowing while in HS (I can’t take anymore classes.) So, I get a call from the Asst. Dean of Admissions at LSU today. He really wants me to be a tiger, but my application has to go to a committee because less then 200 kids are allowed in under the “lack of class fulfillment” clause. Anyway, he said he sent a few emails to his boss advising my admission and he put an endorsement note on my application. He also asked me to write a personal statement for the committee. That’s where I need some help, what should I say?</p>
<p>I'm sorry to hear about this, zman13. I think it is very promising that you got a personal call and that they are interested in you. Is chemistry a requirement for your state's curriculum? Maybe you could include what the science sequence is that is required to meet your state's curriculum (esp. if it doesn't include chemistry), or if your school limit the classes you took, or if you have a schedule conflict--anything that could be a compelling reason? If you were a LA student, then that would be more difficult to explain why you didn't take the course.</p>
<p>I think that you are a legacy will give you a boost, so be sure to express that. You expressed that you really want to be a Tiger, so be sure to tell them why, and as important, tell them about you! All of us following this thread know how much you want to be a tiger, so we are all pulling for you!</p>
<p>Any idea when you will hear back?</p>
<p>Thanks Nola,</p>
<p>The gentleman I spoke to today made it seem like a have a very good chance of making it in. Chemistry is not required in Florida to graduate. I have enough sciences to graduate no problem, just not chemistry. I was told that all Louisiana public colleges require chemistry for admission, thus all high school students must take chemistry. </p>
<p>When I was talking to him he was looking over all of my information, he said my GPA was “fantastic” and my test scores are “solid.” He seemed to really like me. I offered to be interviewed when ever needed. He told me he was going to e-mail his boss (Dean of Admissions?) and try to have them pull some strings for me. I’m not sure what the “note of endorsement” means for my application.</p>
<p>I am preparing my letter now; I’ll post it when I have completed it. I think once it’s completed I’ll over night my letters of recommendation and the statement to LSU!</p>
<p>I think I'll hear something in the early part of March, he wants me to call back then. </p>
<p>I’ll keep you all up dated. Thanks for all the support!</p>
<p>Fight for the glorious Purple and Gold! </p>
<p>Geaux Tigers!</p>
<p>Okay, here is my personal statement to LSU! Any feedback or advice is always welcomed. Thank you for helping me out fellow Tigers!</p>
<p>Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Louisiana State University
1146 Pleasant Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 708033 </p>
<p>Dear Louisiana State University Admissions:</p>
<p>My dad has been sharing “Tiger pride” with me my entire life. I am convinced LSU is the college and community where I could make valuable civic contributions while earning my academic degrees. I am focused on ultimately earning a law degree and working in a legal capacity within the professional sports industry.</p>
<p>I am an all around sports enthusiast with personal competitive experience nationally and internationally. However, football is my passion and to join the official fan base of the LSU Tigers would be amazing.</p>
<p>I view my “resume’” of awards and recognitions as guiding posts for my future contributions. While working with handicap skaters I acquired increased patience and an appreciation for physical differences. I trained as a USA Ice Hockey official at age 11 and continued to work as a ref for several years developing conflict resolution skills as a benefit of being scheduled with many adult professionals during the intense games. Volunteering for the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars gave me commitment to my country and the importance of patriotism. Being selected for Boys State provided a first hand experience working within our government’s framework. Caring for aging family members offered insight into being responsible beyond my years and understanding challenges that must be faced together as a family unit. While traveling stateside and abroad, it became apparent that I am a people person and possess abilities to relate and get a long with a variety of people with differing languages and cultures. I envision carrying all of these enriching experiences and their benefits to the LSU campus and getting involved in many student and community organizations.</p>
<p>Academically I am prepared for college with the exception of chemistry.<br>
My choice of taking marine science instead of chemistry was influenced by the opportunities offered at Seaworld in Orlando. It was an awesome experience to study a live manateee, over 25 species of fish, penguins, exotic birds, sharks, etc. An airboat exploration among the alligators was a highlight to remember during the course. Although Florida does not require chemisty to be one of the required sciences I am willing to enroll this summer if that will satisfy the LSU requirement for my acceptance.</p>
<p>Being accepted to study at LSU is a dream come true. I am 110% committed to hard work, and full participation at the University, the community and ultimately my country.</p>
<p>I am available for an interview and look forward to the opportunity of presenting myself.<br>
Thank you for your consideration, </p>
<p>Geaux Tigers,</p>
<p>Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Louisiana State University
1146 Pleasant Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 </p>
<p>Dear Louisiana State University Admissions:</p>
<p>My dad has been sharing Tiger pride with me my entire life. I am convinced LSU is the college and community where I could make valuable civic contributions while earning my academic degrees. I am focused on ultimately earning a law degree and working in a legal capacity within the professional sports industry.</p>
<p>I am an all around sports enthusiast with personal competitive experience nationally and internationally. However, football is my passion and to join the official fan base of the LSU Tigers would be amazing.</p>
<p>I view my resume of awards and recognitions as guiding posts for my future contributions. While working with handicap skaters I acquired increased patience and an appreciation for physical differences. I trained as a USA Ice Hockey official at age 11 and continued to work as a ref for several years developing conflict resolution skills as a benefit of being scheduled with many adult professionals during the intense games. Volunteering for the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars gave me commitment to my country and the importance of patriotism. Being selected for Boys State provided a first hand experience working within our governments framework. Caring for aging family members offered insight into being responsible beyond my years and understanding challenges that must be faced together as a family unit. While traveling stateside and abroad, it became apparent that I am a people person and possess abilities to relate and get a long with a variety of people with differing languages and cultures. I envision carrying all of these enriching experiences and their benefits to the LSU campus and getting involved in many student and community organizations.</p>
<p>Academically I am prepared for college except for chemistry.<br>
My choice of taking marine science instead of chemistry was influenced by the opportunities offered at Seaworld in Orlando. It was an awesome experience to study a live manatee, over 25 species of fish, penguins, exotic birds, sharks, etc. An airboat exploration among the alligators was a highlight to remember during the course. Although Florida does not require chemistry to be one of the required sciences I am willing to enroll this summer if that will satisfy the LSU requirement for my acceptance.</p>
<p>Being accepted to study at LSU is a dream come true. I am 110% committed to hard work, and full participation at the University, the community and ultimately my country.</p>
<p>I am available for an interview and look forward to the opportunity of presenting myself.<br>
Thank you for your consideration, </p>
<p>Geaux Tigers,</p>
<p>I think you answered the question about chemistry in a way that showed a compelling reason why you took it instead of chemistry. I am not an admissions officer, but I would be more impressed that you didn't pass on a unique opportunity like that. The offer to do chemistry over the summer is a plus, too. How about moving that last sentence to become the second sentence? That immediately explains that you weren't required to take it, and then you would go into how great the opportunity to take the marine class was.</p>
<p>Do you have an English teacher that is willing to proofread this for you? If so, meet with him/her today and get this delivered soon (fax/email?) Best of luck to you! Have you decided that if you get in, you would definitely attend LSU?</p>