Hopefully SCOTTIE class of 2013

<p>Yes, in fact there are quite a few other schools you can take classes at as well. If I recall there are something like 17 schools in the consortium who can cross register with each other. They discussed it at the scholars weekend and it did not seem to be a big deal as long as the class was not full of students from the home school. I don't think that would be an issue with Russian. There was even a bus that runs to and from Emory I think.</p>

<p>Thank You that really makes me happy. I'm going to Agnes Scott to visit in less than a month and they already set up a college interview for me and I am in the graduating class of 2010(from hs). The more I read and hear about ASC the more it sounds great to me! Do you have any interview pointers for me?</p>

<p>I would just relax and be yourself. My daughter said her interview was really relaxed and so did the other young women who interviewed that day. She actually had a scholarship interview which was a bit more intense. I am sure your initial interview is just a regular admissions interview and you should not stress about it. I would definitely plan to ask them about the Russian thing. It's always good to have a question or two. Otherwise, they'll just ask casual questions about what you like to do, etc. Most schools really just want a chance to get to know you as a person and not some statistics on a piece of paper. My daughter interviewed at six or seven schools including Wellesley and Mount Holyoke and none were any big deal. By the way, she picked Agnes Scott over the others.</p>

<p>Lilly,</p>

<p>The amount of need-based aid that you get will depend on many factors, including whether or not you are a resident of Georgia. Typically ASC is very generous, but remember that the economy is hitting even well-endowed schools, so things may be a bit of a squeeze. I haven't heard that they are planning to cut back on f-aid, and in fact pledged an increase just recently. The good thing is there is a vibrant and large metro area for job hunting. Should be no problem!</p>

<p>Anyone going to revisit day tomorrow? My daughter is flying to Atlanta very early tomorrow.</p>

<p>hey guys
congrats to those admitted to asc!
i also got in with quite a generous scholarship
however i’m not sure about going yet cos i’m also admitted to national university of singapore, which is also a very good school
i would appreciate every extra bit information about the school
but i’m from china and won’t be able to visit the school for myself
so…guys please help me out
please tell me more about the school and help me make my decision ok?
thanks</p>

<p>My D (Junior in HS) just came back from visiting the campus. She absolutely loved it and will definitely apply. I hope she gets in.</p>

<p>Hi! I’d really like a few opinions on this, I’m a bit nervous.
So I have a full ride to Auburn University, and I even get a stipend. The problem is I just do not like it there! Everyone dresses the same, its not at all diverse, its huge and impersonal and football crazed…just not for me. But common sense says suck it up and take the $$.
I’d much rather go to Agnes Scott, but my mother will <em>with good reason</em> destroy me for turning down a full-ride to take out loans that will take forever to pay off.
I have an idea to pay these off by joining the NAVY after graduation because they have a student loan repayment program that will cover up to $65,000 of debt. This way I could have it all paid off in about 3 yrs of service. The Navy is kind of a tradition in my family <em>both my parents as well as a number of uncles were in it</em> so it seemed like a natural solution…to me. I’m going to talk with recruiters (these guys are everywhere) about it though, to be sure. </p>

<p>So, do you think its foolish to choose working off debt in the military over going free to Auburn? I cannot figure out whether my mom will slap me or be proud of me, I’m not even sure how to approach her about it because she’s so excited about me getting a full-ride. What would you do? Sorry for the long rant…</p>

<p>Have you asked Agnes Scott for more aid?</p>

<p>Yes, I filled out the Financial Aid appeal form, but I don’t really think I qualify for an increased reward looking at it.</p>

<p>hello all!
I have done my research and I want to make the decision of going to Agnes Scott. I love the school and all that it offers. Today I went to studentreviews.com to look up what students have to say at ASC. To my surprise the students made this wonderful school sound horrible. Most of the comments had the same complaints. Here are two of the comments.</p>

<p>“Too bad the student body is overrun by catty, immature girls. There is an excessive amount of backstabbing and it is impossible to focus on your studies. True, there are some good girls, but it is few and far between. Those with interests other than anime or drunken hookups with Tech boys should stay away”</p>

<p>“Agnes Scott is a very good college, just not the right one for me. Agnes Scott continely lives up to diversity and is a very welcoming place for all. I always felt comfortable and safe. The professors with the exception of one or two, are to say the least amazing. Always willing to help and always available. The social life is not all it’s cracked up to be. There really isn’t much to do besides frat parties and the occasional on campus event. Although on a whole Agnes is a great college, it’s not for everyone. It’s something you must come and experience for yourself.”</p>

<p>There are more but they all say basically the same. Look it up yourself if you don’t believe me.-
<a href="http://www..com/GA/AGSC_comments.html?type=negative%5B/url%5D">http://www..com/GA/AGSC_comments.html?type=negative</a> </p>

<p>But could some alumna or current student here tell me if this is true or not? Right now I am very nervous.<br>
Thanks</p>

<p><a href="http://www..com/GA/AGSC_comments.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www..com/GA/AGSC_comments.htm</a></p>

<p>Here is the link it messed up.</p>

<p>Hey Ms. President! I did the same thing you did whenever I first decided to go to ASC a few weeks ago, and was really confused by the comments on **************. The negative reviews on there contradict with pretty much everything I’ve heard so far about the interactions between the women on campus and social life, which leads me to wonder if maybe the reviews on there are just from a select few women who bad experiences and those that had wonderful experiences are just underrepresented. The way I see it, the positive ones that are on that Web site are overwhelmingly supportive for Agnes Scott, which outweigh the negative ones. Plus, I then looked up a few colleges that I’m familiar with in my area, and some people wrote some crazy stuff that I know isn’t true, so maybe others did that for Agnes Scott too. Sorry if that didn’t make any sense. Maybe a current/former student could clear this issue up?</p>

<p>Also, to anyone else that has already submitted your enrollment deposit, how long did it take for ASC to respond back to you? I got a letter on March 27th saying they received mine and would be sending me a letter including my identification number and password for the enrolled students Web site within a few weeks, but it’s been a month and still nothing. Is this normal? Should I call or email them at this point, or should I wait a few more weeks?
Thanks!</p>

<p>Mailed my daughter’s form and deposit check today. She is very excited to be a Scottie!</p>

<p>I also read the posts you saw on the college review sight. I think you need to put those comments into perspective. There are only several posts on that sight, imagine all of the women who have attended Agnes Scott over the years. Generally, people who post on those types of sights have a skewed view one way or the other. I would go with your gut. I can tell you that my daughter is going to Agnes Scott and she is nothing like what the poster on college reviews described. We also have a very dear family friend who holds a very high position at Berea College and he has nothing but fantastic things to say about Agnes Scott. He was very happy that our daughter did not choose one of the other “stuffy” east coast womens colleges. So, do what you know is right for you. There will be “catty” and “self absorbed” and every other type of person no matter where you go to school. You just need to seek out other young women to socialize with who value what you do. My daughter is bright, outgoing, extrememly sweet, and interested in boys in a healthy way and can not wait to get to Agnes Scott. Good luck and see you next fall.</p>

<p>Sorry, I forgot to reply about the registration info. I think it was about a month for my daughter to get her info. If you are wondering I would just call and ask. They are always very helpful when I have called and never give you the feeling that you were bothering them or wasting time. You should get it soon though.</p>

<p>Thanks so much! I actually received it in the mail this afternoon, or else I was going to call this evening!</p>

<p>So, Ms. President, what did you end up doing? Did you send your deposit to Agnes Scott or change your mind?</p>

<p>I visited the school Monday. I loved it! It is beautiful, inviting, and nuturing environment. I loved the people, the area, and… just everything!
I even mentioned to my tour guide about the comments, and she reasured me that the comments do not apply to ASC student body at all. She didnt have to tell me this-I witnessed it! Everyone was so welcoming, charming, and just fun! I paid my deposit today actually. I am a Scottie! And congrats to the others who will be too!</p>

<p>Great and congratulations. It is a sign of your maturity that you went with the school you felt was right for you and didn’t put a lot of stock in a few random comments on the internet. I hope you will meet my daughter in the fall, she will be there too. Have a great rest of your senior year and good luck at Agnes Scott.</p>