<p>If you feel that OSU isn’t treating “S” right before he’s even signed on the dotted line, then go somewhere else. They aren’t going to get any nicer or more accommodating <em>after</em> you’ve decided to go there. You should go to a school where you really feel wanted and respected for your potential. OSU is enormous, and you’re just seeing the beginning of the consequences of having a ton of students: not everyone gets into the program they want. </p>
<p>Having said that, it’s a little weird to bash the “Liberal Arts” so much, or to say that majoring in “Liberal Arts” is just one notch above dropping out. If you ask me, more STEM people could stand to take a few English and history classes. No wonder we have college students who can’t articulate the causes of the Iraq War or define “Great Society.” </p>
<p>@adjunctified, I am sorry that my rant came across as “bashing” Liberal Arts major, but that’s not what I meant entirely. I used this example as a complete opposite to Engineering, something on the other side of spectrum. </p>
<p>And yes, I agree with you that most engineers could use a few more English and History classes. But that’s true for the other side as well, most Liberal Arts majors could use some refresher courses in math and physics.</p>
<p>As far as what we feel about being treated unfairly, it is just that, a feeling. Feelings should have no place in a decision making process. Good decisions are based on hard data. That’s what we are going to consider - how realistic the chances of getting into Engineering one year from now are, what are the stats from prior years, what’s the cut-off GPA, etc.</p>
<p>@Dad4Engineering - Ah, okay, I now see what you were trying to say. Sorry if my response came across as a bit snippy.</p>
<p>As far as “feelings” not having any place in a decision making process–I understand where you’re coming from, but it does give me pause that OSU is not making a bigger play for your son. He’s OOS and I’m assuming probably a good a student if he sees himself as an engineer. This is the stage at which they should be wooing him, not the other way around. And I guess this is just my main point about OSU–it’s so big that its applicants and students are almost seen as expendable. Don’t like one, you can always get another. That’s my impression of life at OSU these days, and if it’s like this during the admissions process, then what’s it going to be like when he wants to get into a class that’s full, or he wants to switch majors and can’t see his advisor, etc? So I’m not talking about a “feeling” as much as an inference about a pattern of behavior. A school should definitely be putting its best foot forward when you’re the one who is making the decision. </p>
<p>Not that OSU isn’t a good school–it is. I just think that they have more students than they know what to do with these days, and there’s definitely an attitude of “we can always get another.” </p>
<p>@Dad4Engineering I am an incoming student and was accepted as a pre engineering major and here is my take on the difference between exploration…</p>
<p>As a pre engineering major I will get priority spots in the first year engineering course (FE) but there are still spots for exploration majors in these classes. After my first year I will still have to apply to an individual engineering college (mech, biomed, etc) and be accepted in order to continue on as an engineering major, just as your son would have to do. Basically what I got out of the info sessions was that there was little difference between a pre major and one In exploration. </p>
<p>Hope this helps, if any info is wrong please correct this is just what I got from different sessions/tours etc. best of luck!</p>
<p>Edit also as a pre engineer I get engineer specific advisors, but that is the only other difference I believe</p>
<p>I got in to osu.
quick stats to compare: veterinary medicine undergrad, gpa 5.2 weighted, 3.4 unweighted, act 31.
I’m a first gen but my aunt and uncle are alums there and my cousin is a professor there. I hope you all get in :)</p>
i applied undecided (Exploration) and got deferred. 3.7/4.0 GPA, 1900 SATs. NY resident. First Gen to apply to OSU. level 5 cheerleader and many (many) extracurriculars.
Ohio state is my top school, looking into how I can (if at all) improve my chances of getting in?
@snsiler reach out to the admissions counselor/regional representative of the region where your high school is to reiterate your strong interest. And send email to admissions but only if you have any significant positive info subsequent to the submission of your application, such as any new award or extracurricular activity or research or work experience. Also send your updated transcript (if your school does not automatically send it for you) showing steady or improved grades for the first semester of your senior year.