EA Applicants

<p>Hello all, I am a current first year at Elon, and I would be happy to answer anyone’s questions, so let me know! I’m currently dual-majoring in political science and public health (w/ possible minors in either international studies or policy studies). Looking forward to your questions!</p>

<p>I’m looking to double major in political science and Spanish! How easy would that be at Elon? Right now Elon is my number one choice!</p>

<p>Hi - take a look at the major checksheet for each to get an idea of the total requirements.</p>

<p>[url=&lt;a href=“Elon University - America’s Top-Ranked Teaching University”&gt;Elon University / Koenigsberger Learning Center]Checksheets[/url</a>]</p>

<p>Do you have AP credit? If you do, that will make it even easier.</p>

<p>IBkid24- That would definitely be possible, political science is one of the more flexible majors. Looking at the checksheets before you start school can be a little confusing, because at Elon some requirements for one major count towards another or general studies, etc. (it is known here as “double dipping”). Overall, I would assume you should be able to do Spanish and political science no problem. If you have any more questions let me know!</p>

<p>Rockvillemom,
I’m a full IB candidate so no.</p>

<p>I agree with elonguy that you should be able to double major. You’ll meet with your advisor every semester before picking classes and s/he will help you pick wisely so as to fit everything in. My son is doing a major and double minor and it all fits. As elonguy pointed out, some classes will fulfill more than one requirement, making the total number of classes needed less than it would otherwise be.</p>

<p>My S applied EA but is lower than the avg on the test scores, 3.67 (out of 4.00) weighted GPA, 12 College credits (Accounting 1, Accounting 2, Finance & Into to Business) - courses run through our HS. 2 IB’s (English & History), AP Chem & AP Biology. SAT’s are low 1550 for all 3, 1060 for Math and English.</p>

<p>No real comminuty service (He did not find a cure for cancer on the weekends) he played 12 seasons of varsity level sports that occupied all his time.</p>

<p>Mort,</p>

<p>Lol on the cancer curing! My D plays two varsity sports and one club sport each year. Elon was one of the only schools we visited where I left with the feeling that sports were not looked upon favorably. This could just be our counselor. Every other school seemed very impressed that D could devote that much time and energy on athletics while keeping her grades high.</p>

<p>My D got a letter today from Elon telling her that she’ll receive a decision on 12/20/13.</p>

<p>Mort, </p>

<p>I wouldn’t rule an acceptance out just because his stats are kind of low (SAT’s anyway). Elon truly does take a holistic approach to their application process, and his essay/ application questions are going to be important as well.</p>

<p>Bigdaddy-</p>

<p>I do agree that Elon doesn’t place too much of an emphasis on sports (unless your D is being recruited). This is probably because it appears that almost everyone who applies to Elon has some “Varsity” sports on their application. It seems that everyone I talk to here played some kind of sport in high school, so they really don’t do much to stand out on an application here IMO. Elon seems to prefer service and other “experiential learning” opportunities that the applicant took advantage of in high school. Your D has some pretty good stats though, I would think she has a great chance of getting in! Best of luck w/ the rest of the process!</p>

<p>The reality is that competing in a varsity sport is truly unlike any other EC. When you consider that no other EC requires more physical or emotional energy, it really is special. How tough is it to practice for several hours every day. To come home physically spent AND then do homework. How hard is it to travel across the city, lose a tough game to a rival then come home and study for a test. How intense is it to compete for playing time every second of every practice? Then add a second varsity sport all while taking honors and AP classes! </p>

<p>I guess I felt better about the schools who seemed to understand what it took to be a scholar athlete…</p>

<p>I think the point that needs to be made is that all Elon students are very involved - My son played varsity sports all four years, was on a very competitive travel team, volunteered on the rescue squad, NHS, all AP’s & honors, etc. - This is what a typical Elon student looks like - These are just the basics for a student to be considered for admission to Elon -</p>

<p>I don’t think thats a fair assumption to make, that the average student at Elon is a stellar student athlete…</p>

<p>While the middle range Elon student has taken a number of AP Exams its the middle range because there are students below that who haven’t (as well as students above the range).
Same thing with athletes. While a decent % may have played on Varsity in HS I dont think you can assume that the majority did.</p>

<p>Dmc-
I am not sure if this is to me or bigdaddy but my point is that after my son being there for 1 1/2 years and seeing the kids that have been accepted, I noticed that they all had been very involved in both EC’s & their school studies in high school - So to expect the admissions counselors to put more weight on a student who played varsity sports for four years isn’t going to happen - Most of them have done that or theater or something as demanding plus many other activities, and also taken the AP’s & honors - That’s the type of student they are looking for and why the kids who do go there are so active and involved -</p>

<p>I agree 100% BD - Varsity sports should be considered part of EC’s due to the overwellming time commitment involved</p>

<p>2in2Mom - thanks for your son’s resume…</p>

<p>It’s definetly considered as an EC by Elon! I guess I just didn’t get the feeling from OUR rep that she was that impressed that my D plays two highly demanding varsity sports plus one competitive club sport all while maintaining a high GPA and test scores in all honors and AP classes.</p>

<p>I also realize Elon has a lot of great students. My D’s stats are very high for Elon according to the CDS. </p>

<p>Anyway, every other admissions rep we’ve met have at least commented on her accomplishments as a scholar athlete.</p>

<p>All kids are different and have different talents/skills - Elon is looking for students that are involved in something (see elonguy19 comments) - Varsity sports (which are definitely an EC) are regarded just as highly as any other EC a child chooses to commit their time to - </p>

<p>mortgagebkr - The kids I have met at Elon look very similar to my kid - I’m not showing my son’s resume, I’m showing you what a typical Elon student looks like - Sorry if that is offensive in anyway - Hopefully it’s helpful to others -</p>