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Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Richmond
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<p>Okay guys, here I go. </p>

<p>4.55 - Weighted GPA
3.96 - Unweighted
25/360 - Class Rank</p>

<p>ACT: 28 </p>

<p>APs Taken:
US History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Psychology
Calculus AB and BC</p>

<p>Leadership:
Editor-in-Chief, School Newspaper (3 years)
-Newspaper has been awarded the highest honor 3 years in a row
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Vice-President of Communications (Elected State Office)
Holly Springs Business Alliance President/Lead Mentor
Student Body President
National Honor Society President </p>

<p>Academic Awards:
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Editoral Leadership Award (State Honor)
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Journalist of the Year(State-wide, possibility for national)
Archie Griffin Scholar Athlete Award (County Wide)
Richard Huffer Scholar Athlete Award (City Wide)
Regional Debate Champion (Two Years)</p>

<p>Internships & Work Experience:
National Institute of Health Summer Internship
Interned for a Local Mayoral Campaign (Budgetary Issues)
Part-Time job at Lifetime Fitness</p>

<p>Athletics:
Varsity Football (3 years)
-All-Conference
Varsity Baseball (4 years)
-All Conference
-Greater Neuse River Conference Sportsmanship Award
Varsity Track (Freshman and Sophomore Year)
-All Conference
-All Region
-4th Place, Indoor State Championships
Archie Griffin Scholar Athlete Award (County Wide)
Richard Huffer Scholar Athlete Award (City Wide)
Dale Crow Scholar Athlete Award</p>

<p>Summer Experiences:
Junior Statesmen of America Summer School
National Young Leaders Conference
Global Young Leaders Conference
Meeting of the Minds (Was elected President to preside over the meetings)</p>

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<p>bump, anyone?</p>

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<p>your stats/classes/scores were almost identical to my daughters-
we are from NC too!
She was accepted and will be attedning in the fall</p>

<p>I think you're in
especially with your URM status: you're from the SOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>I won't even begin to "chance" you, though your info does look impressive. </p>

<p>The only thing I want to add is that--and I can't prove this, it's just an "observant hunch"--it is my opinion that UR would like to have more students from NC. NC has so many good schools to choose from and consequently too few students decide to study elsewhere nevertheless (like my daughter who's matriculating at UR in a matter of weeks now.) I think it is a plus that you're from NC: all things considered there really aren't that many students at UR from NC considering that it's the state next door.</p>

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<p>Well, we just got back from our tour of schools. Loved W&L but Richmond took 1st place in her heart. She is ready ready ready to go and cannot wait to take advantage of all it offers. I was so impressed. Our tour guide was great (Nadine Saint) and the speaker was awesome (info session). She is ready for ED and now the nerves begin.......ahhhhhh.....told her to score all As in her AP classes this fall. No pressure, LOL.</p>

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<p>252525 - I'm glad your daughter had such a wonderful visit! If you don't mind, what are her stats? I am also hoping to apply ED and the nerves have already began for me. I am a little worried my stats may not make the cut.</p>

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<p>Raceme117, I sent you a PM. Forget the question I asked.....I see your earlier post. Your stats look strong.</p>

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<p>25: Your experience sounds somewhat similar to our "East Coast tour of Colleges" last July. UR was the first college on our itinerary (it was just one college out of 8-9 we visited) and we too were impressed with the tour--the guide, the campus and the people we met. It's true that first impressions can be crucial. If we had known my daughter would end up at UR it would have saved us a lot of driving along the East Coast and a hectic ten days.</p>

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<p>252525 provided URichmond with a very nice write up on the Collegte Visits section of this site.</p>

<p>I would however respectfully differ with 252525 on the mediocre grade 252525 he/ she in the evaluation for "City/Town/Community". </p>

<p>The City of Richmond is a great place and I have included the following link from the New York Times Travel Section and request that 252525 keep an open mind regarding the City of Richmond. </p>

<p>New York Times links:</p>

<p>Richmond’s</a> Old South Roots Are Never Far Away - New York Times</p>

<p>Richmond</a> Travel Guide - Hotels, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Richmond - New York Times Travel</p>

<p>Link to 252525's summary of visit to UR<br>
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visits/university-of-richmond/8800699.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visits/university-of-richmond/8800699.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>252525's review follows---</p>

<p>University of Richmond</p>

<p>Visit Report by 252525 (Member since April 17 2008 with 81 posts) Visit Date - July 2008 Visit to University of Richmond in July 2008 by 252525 (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2009)</p>

<p>Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview: No - Excellent tour, info session; campus is beautiful, fabulous opportunities for travel abroad; fantastic dorm room; vibrant campus, on the move
Information Session: Yes - extremely informative, covered all bases
Campus Tour: Yes - One word: GORGEOUS. Love the feel of campus, the traditions they uphold, the money they are spending to keep up with state of the art</p>

<p>University of Richmond Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent<br>
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent<br>
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent<br>
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent<br>
Dormitories: 5 - Excellent<br>
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent<br>
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent </p>

<p>Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent<br>
City/Town/Community: 3 - Good </p>

<p>Campus Visit Notes for University of Richmond:
Visit Description: Spent about 4 hours on campus. Took tour, sat in info session, and went back and walked the campus. Very impressive facilities. Tour guides love their school and it shows.</p>

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<p>Otis, I only assigned the 3 because of what we have been told about the crime rates in Richmond. The city is very nice. I am concerned about safety, that's all. No insults to the city intended! It is beautiful!</p>

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<p>area immediately outside UoR is beautiful, old world charm, and lots of wealth. One would have to travel to the far sides of Richmond to get to the grimy areas. I lived in the Fan district two years and it's closer to the crime areas; was perfectly safe and loved my time in Richmond.</p>

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<p>There are definitely sections of Richmond most people want to avoid, but as someone mentioned previously, if you're concerned about safety around where UR is located, you've probably never left your bedroom. Students tend not to venture to parts of town where safety could be a concern, but even those sections are improving. It really is a nice town and there is a lot more to offer than I thought there was during my four years. I love calling Richmond home after graduating.</p>

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<p>It is ridiculous for anyone to believe that a student at UR is in any way at risk because of a "high" crime rate for the City of Richmond.</p>

<p>All major cities have one or more dangerous areas. Everyone knows where to stay away from. If someone is stupid enough to wander into a defined "stay away" area then a problem may arise. If you stay clear of high crime areas then you have no wories.</p>

<p>If someone is worried about crime after visiting UR then they perhaps they should not consider the school.</p>

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<p>Otis, calm down! I did not think it was a high crime city, I merely gave it a 3! We loved it. I agree the area right outside the school is beautiful.</p>

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<p>As the 2012 statistics just came out, and my ACT score is merely on the low end of the 50% range, does this hinder my chances significantly. I am trying to decide between the University of Richmond and Northeastern. Both for their International Business/Relations programs. I will definitely apply to both schools, I am just trying to decide if I should apply ED to Richmond. I will apple EA to Northeastern.</p>