<p>Besides Newhouse? I've always been fascinated by this school, since high school, and always wanted to apply here. But after spending time on CC, I've started to question the choice. Is it worth the $50k a year to attend other than their Journalism School? Is it worth applying to anyway?</p>
<p>Excellent architecture and business too…not sure what your interests are?</p>
<p>^^
definitely in Business</p>
<p>bump for more info on Syracuse!!</p>
<p>Harsh winters; great sports; lots of rich kids and parties</p>
<p>Niece went there for music and liked it- on partial scholarship, not all students are rich. Of course, winters were no news to her.</p>
<p>My son-in-law and his father are both alums.</p>
<p>We lived locally for a number of years, and I always thought it was a great school.</p>
<p>reiteration: not all students are rich; just like any other school that COA is close to $50,000 there are those who are full pay, those on scholarship, and a large % on FA</p>
<p>I’ve heard from local kids who’ve gone that it’s a big party school, but don’t have personal experience with it.</p>
<p>I really liked it when I was there, city environment, lots to do, traying down hill in the snow & drinking Thursday through Sunday! Football games, basketball games, concerts. Lots of foreign languages being spoken all over campus! And when the Jewish holidays came around and the professors asked “How many of you will not be in class next week because of the Jewish holiday(s)?” I always raised my hand, even though I was not Jewish! (I think everybody always raised their hand) Then the professor usually said “OK, no sense having class next week on (Blank) because none of you will be here.” Oh, and the academics were really good too, all the professors had office hours. 
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<p>Quite a few kids from our local high schools go to Syracuse every year. None of the ones I’ve known could be described as rich by anyone’s definition. Certainly no full-pay kids, and I’ve known several who came from single-parent low to moderate income households. Most of these kids were good, but not great, students. Some had special talents that eased their entry into the theater and music programs. Some were just well-rounded good students who ended up in Whitman, CAS or the engineering school. None of the local students I have known went to Newhouse. </p>
<p>Two things that surprised me: 1) these students got better financial aid packages than what they had expected; 2) all of them have or are on course to graduate on time. SU had some mammoth parties when I was in grad school there back in the 70s. On the other hand, the drinking age was 18 then so these things were more open at most colleges.</p>
<p>Most people seem to enjoy Syracuse U. I went there many moons ago and it really wasn’t a good fit for me. I didn’t like the cold weather, snow and mostly grey weather. I didn’t like being in such a rural location, didn’t like the strong emphasis on frats/sororities. I did find that a good amount of the people were more on the weathy/snobby side, but was able to find some down to earth people as well. On the up side, if you like sports, the football and basketball games are fun. Went to some really good concerts too. Utimately I transferred out though.</p>
<p>The snow and overcast skies do take some getting used to. I was able to hack it while I was there, but there’s no way I’d go back to Central New York today. I am amused by your description of a metro area of 600,000 people being described as “rural.” I guess it all depends on where you live. People who live in eastern Dutchess County might think SU was smack dab in the Big City.</p>
<p>My friend goes to Syracuse and likes it. However I haven’t been impressed with what I heard about the academics; they take low AP scores (accept credit for a 2 or 3 I think) and the students who go there generally seem to be average academic performers. </p>
<p>In conclusion I would say that I don’t see the point…50K/yr for…what? It’s a hard sell telling me Harvard/Princeton/the likes are worth the extra money, so a simply “decent” private school has even less reason to charge that kind of money.</p>
<p>BUT if you get significant merit money or other aid, or your state uni is not a fit for you for some reason, and you really like snow and the cold, then I can see it.</p>
<p>what about SU’s reputation outside of the New York area, is it well-known or more of a mixed bag? what about their academic qualities? for Whitman at least, what’s the word-of-mouth for their B-School?</p>
<p>“My friend goes to Syracuse and likes it. However I haven’t been impressed with what I heard about the academics; they take low AP scores (accept credit for a 2 or 3 I think) and the students who go there generally seem to be average academic performers.”</p>
<p>Somebody is pulling your leg. SU accept a “2” on an AP exam? I don’t think so. Syracuse will accept a 3, 4 or 5, depending upon the AP course and the college. For a list of
credit requirements for AP courses go to section 7.5 here:</p>
<p>[Academic</a> Rules & Regulations](<a href=“http://coursecatalog.syr.edu/rules.aspx#VII]Academic”>http://coursecatalog.syr.edu/rules.aspx#VII)</p>
<p>“My friend goes to Syracuse and likes it. However I haven’t been impressed with what I heard about the academics; they take low AP scores (accept credit for a 2 or 3 I think) and the students who go there generally seem to be average academic performers.”</p>
<p>Nothing like making a generalization of 12,000 based on your friend…tell the kids in Newhouse/Whitman/Arcitecture/coronat scholars that they are “average”…</p>
<p>By the way, a “3” on an AP test is considered passing; schools that have raised the score that they accept for credit are basically doing it for economic purposes; they don’t want that many kids placing out of credits…less credits, less $$…</p>
<p>My son, who had top grades and test scores in high school, loves Syracuse and finds the courses academically challenging. He is in Newhouse but is taking several Arts & Sciences courses. He’s especially impressed with his philosophy course. The business school has a fine reputation. He may decide to double major. All his friends are having a great time at Syracuse as well. I find the school to have the perfect balance of fun, academics and experiential learning.</p>
<p>rm: curious if your son is in PHI 191?</p>
<p>My son is there as a freshman in architecture and absolutely loves it. It is definitely very challenging academically but he manages to get out and enjoy the sports scene, some of the social scene, etc. We were there just recently for family weekend and after recently touring many colleges with DS2 it just seems so much more vibrant than most. There is so much going on all the time. It is a very lively and energetic place. Honestly I felt a little jealous that I wasn’t back in college myself.</p>