<p>Is there anyone who has done this program who might care to describe it and discuss whether the benefitted by attending? Our student will be attending as it will be her first time being overnight at the university and having any type of extended visit. Is this tied to the honor's program? The invitation did not say so specifically but mentions something about 'top applicants'. I am glad that they are doing this before the extremely minimal time students have to visit those colleges they are accepted into during the regular decision process.</p>
<p>when did you receive the invitation and did it come in the mail? Sounds like a great opportunity.</p>
<p>I believe that the invitation came via email a few weeks ago, and that the subsequent communication and registration have been via email or online. From what I can gather through searching previous posts on this issue, geographic diversity is a driving force in the invitation, along with being a scholarship recipient. I agree that it is a fine opportunity, particularly for those who live quite a distance from NYC and have few if any opportunities to visit. We are finding it hard to meet current Fordham students and parents, even via sites such as these. Therefore, this visit will give our child to talk to people in person and hopefully have many questions answered. I am curious if others found what I am expecting to be the actual case of the visit. </p>
<p>You should do it. I don’t remember Fordham ever doing something like an overnight for prospective students, unless it’s the family weekend. It would be great for them to experience Fordham by living on campus and going to the “Caf” and visiting classes. My daughter is a current freshman, and lives on campus and is loving it. </p>
<p>I believe I heard something about this in previous and recent years and its for major scholarship recipients. They do it because they want to ensure they can focus on you with a smaller crowd, and get a taste of life at Fordham overnight. Plus, its sort of the newer trend. There is still the accepted students weekend in April which is also very helpful where you will meet 90% of the incoming class (actually more because some will decide to go elsewhere for various reasons). I recommend both opportunities if you want to meet incoming kids.</p>
<p>We went to the accepted students weekend in April in 2007. We talked to existing students on tour, in dorms, on Eddie’s Parade (Edward’s Parade) and faculty, adminstrators, Fr. McShane. We also looked around the Rose Hill Gym with a keen eye to see if we could catch a vibe of the incoming students. Everyone was fine. While Fordham Rose Hill is in the Bronx, very few students come from the Bronx…most are from suburban areas or out of state. The Bronx is also a blessing…embrace it. Its a growing experience and gives you an opportuntity to give back to community through internships if that interests you. Its what makes Fordham special…a classic gothic campus, strong academics, while being in the city…two educations for the price of one. </p>
<p>Good luck and congratulations.</p>
<p>My son received this email and a follow up phone call telling us about this opportunity. It read as a “diversity” weekend which he is not in the NE and he is a URM. We had already booked travel plans to go for another admitted students day so this offer came too late. I think attending a typical day gives the
kid a more realistic experience. He doesn’t need to be woo’d and dazzled. He just wants to know if he fits in.
Plus I get to go also!! </p>
<p>Our child would fall under the category of a geographically diverse student at Fordham. Seems that the vast majority of students are from NY and New England. We are not and Fordham is not at all a known University in our area. I agree that a typical day gives more of a true representation than the dog and pony show. However, I am glad that with this experience they will spend two nights in the dorm (especially since we requested an overnight early on and were told ‘no’) and meet other students who are not from the ‘tri state area’ who are also considering Fordham, while also meeting current students and faculty. The fact that it is all expense paid is a very nice perk. </p>
<p>I believe they said that parents are certainly welcome to come to NYC with their child at their (the parents’) expense, but that there would not be specific events for them, though they could do a campus tour if they like. In our case, navigating the city a bit, assessing the surroundings on and off campus and interacting without us throwing out opinions left and right will be a good way for her to decide if Fordham is for her, and learning curve for a non city youngster. But like @29happymom26, I would like to go too so if she remains interested perhaps we shall go back in April as a family, including my nephew if he gets in.</p>