j-school?

<p>I am an OOS applicant for the J-School. My SATs are 60 points lower than the cutoff (1220 =(... but if i get into Mizzou I will take them again) and i have a few questions
1. Is it harder for an OOS applicant than an in-state applicant? I know for the UCs being a non-california resident is very different than a ca resident, but does the same apply to Mizzou?
2. If I do get into Mizzou but not the J-School, are the odds of getting into the J-school high? Is it common for students to go to the college of A & S then go to the J-School? Is it harder to get into the J-School once one is a student at Mizzou or should I try as hard as I can to get into it before I start?
3. Is Greek Life a big deal? I know that about 1/4th of the students are involved but is it overwhelming? Can anyone give me the non PC lowdown on the different sororities on campus?
4. I submitted my application on December 2 (just because I didn't even consider going before that day... the app was so easy I just did it in 10 minutes and clicked send!) does that automatically put me out of the running for scholarships? Also, because the school has rolling admissions,when do you think I will get my answer?</p>

<p>thank you sooooooo much for your help!</p>

<p>No, it is not harder for an OOS as long as there are still spaces left. I think they take 20% OOS, if memory serves me? The odds are high to get into the J-school if you get the GPA required. Go to the J-school website and see what the requirements are. There is no set number of kids to be accepted, you just have to have the grades. The Greek life is big for the on campus parties. My D knows many girls who rushed and got into the Greek life. She also knows several that dropped out after a year as they are time intensive and they wanted to spend more time with other people(maybe the fit wasn't right?). My D now lives off campus and the Greeks rarely enter into their plans, they spend most of their time at apartments of friends or their own. That is about all I can tell you. Hope it helps!</p>

<p>Thank you soo much mizzoumom!</p>

<p>anyone else?</p>

<p>My impression is that there are many OOS students in the j-school. As for Greek life, we know only one student at Mizzou, but he confirms what mizzou-mom says--Greek life isn't overwhelming. He also lives off-campus and has plenty of friends and a social life. I think it depends on the person, but I would guess that you would not feel out of it if you aren't in a sorority. This student went through rush before he actually decided not to go Greek, so you could do that if you want to check it out.</p>

<p>We have found that the admissions office is very helpful (so is the financial aid office if you have questions on that subject). I suggest that you ask them your questions. Or get in touch with the j-school directly. I'm sure they can tell you what grades you need in your first and second years to get admitted once you are there. Also ask them if you can re-take the SAT if you're accepted and use that score for direct admission to the j-school.</p>

<p>my daughter just got in- but to the school, not the school of journalism. If you don't get "directly admitted " to the Journalism school, you have to have a 3.0 to get in as a junior.They told us that so Far no one has been turned down who had that, but since enrollment is up, they reserve the right to deny you if there are too many people.
she is OOS as well, and is still debating since Ball State just offered her quite a deal. </p>

<p>As for scholarships, did you notice that there is a separate application for them? it has to be sent separately.
My daughter got admitted about 5 weeks after she applied....
Have fun!</p>

<p>Just wanted to add that when my H and S visited last summer, their tour guide (who was also a J-student) said that many/most of the journalism students are from elsewhere. It has a big draw because it's such a great journalism school.</p>

<p>In case anyone cares... I applied on Dec. 2 and got my myzou account on dec 23rd (sent out dec 21) and i already had my decision ACCEPTED to the CAS! Yay i am planning a visit in Jan/Feb
=]</p>

<p>Congratulations!</p>

<p>S2 planning to visit (probably in February), too! Congrats icierair!!</p>

<p>Make sure when you visit Columbia, you realize it is much nicer when it is NOT February! Also, the Mizzou people are really, really nice and will accomodate you however they need to. Ask to sit in on a class he is interested in at the J-school. You can check out any dorm you want by walking in and asking at the front desk to see a room(my D was signed up to show rooms when she lived in a dorm). Also, they will buy you lunch at any dining facility on campus....go to Plaza 900....it is the BEST! Puts Las Vegas buffets to shame! Have a great visit!</p>

<p>We're going to visit in April. S and H went last summer, but I'd like S to see it again (and I'd like to see it myself, too). Do you know anything about the University Ave Bed & Breakfast?</p>

<p>Sorry, I don't. We usually stay at the Stoney Creek Inn, although that is starting to show its age, or the Comfort Suites, which is up by the highway. The Univ. Ave B&B looks nice online, though! April will be a nice time to go! Oh and they quote that 50% of the J-majors are from OOS. That seems actually low, as my D has met few from MO at all! A big Dallas representation as well as from all over the USA.</p>

<p>I though it interesting to see that the new owners of the B&B are from Oregon! We should have lots to talk about when we visit.</p>

<p>I am an OSS student that has been admitted to the pre-journalism program. Is it a good idea to take it and then try to get into the J-school? What is the difference and how will i be able to transfer to the j-school in a year? Please help, because i'm having the hardest time deciding where i want to go.</p>

<p>I am not an authority on this because my S doesn't go there yet. But I know that you need a 3.0 and certain course requirements to get admitted to the j-school, and I think (but am not sure) that you do that in junior year, not sophomore year. The j-school website has all the details, or you can call them directly. They are very helpful. There are also pre-journalism FIGs (freshman interest groups/learning communities) that you should consider living in because you'll have access to more information about journalism activities and be with other students who share your goals. If those FIGs are full by the time you sign up for housing, you could make sure you live in the dorm that houses the journalism learning community.</p>

<p>My D's friend(pre-journalism) was rejected again by the J-school at the beginning of the semester because she didn't have the required GPA. Since she is a second semester Jr. she freaked out and filed an appeal, showing her recent GPA was MUCH higher than her freshman year grades. She got in. They really do work with you at Mizzou! (I sound like a broken record with that comment, don't I?) And I totally agree on the Figs....you MUST get in one for Freshman year. Taking three classes with kids on your floor is so helpful when exam time rolls around!</p>