<p>Wow, this forum is pretty much dead... but I was wondering if anyone here goes to Mizzou and if they like it? The journalism school in particular.</p>
<p>I don't go to Mizzou, but I live in Missouri, and I can tell you that Mizzou has one of the top journalism schools in the country---you probably already knew that though...</p>
<p>Yeah, I was wondering more about the environment itself... the people, the atmosphere, campus, party scene, shopping, what side does it lean to politically, etc.</p>
<p>Well...Missouri is a "swing state," so there will probably be an equal balance when it comes to politics. I've heard that the Greek scene is pretty actve. As far as the people go...it's basically middle-class students from Missouri or the Midwest that are pretty friendly. Journalism draws a lot of out of staters from all over the country/world.</p>
<p>Oi, I'm so not going greek.</p>
<p>I wouldn't either! :>)</p>
<p>I'm thinking of attending too (it's sort of a second choice) and interested in the same sort of information as mentioned above. Aditionally, how hard is it to get accepted into the journalism school after being accepted? I was accepted to pre-journalism, I believe, but I'm not exactly sure how the process works from here.</p>
<p>ok..I did some research on this. The following is from Mizzou's website (<a href="http://www.missouri.edu%5B/url%5D">www.missouri.edu</a>)</p>
<p>"Pre-Journalism A&S Students. Students accepted by MU who do not meet one of the criteria for direct admission are admitted as pre-Journalism students in the College of Arts and Science and apply for admission to Journalism as the student is completing the fourth journalism course, which is either J2000, Cross-Cultural Journalism, or J2100, News. That usually occurs in the second semester of the sophomore year as the student is completing 60 credits and all other requirements."</p>
<p>Does anyone know how difficult it is to get in at the later point, if you aren't accepted immediately? I knew almost nothing about Mizzou when I applied and didn't put much thought into my application as I didn't think I'd seriously consider attending (as I am now, sort of) but I feel like I might have kind of put myself behind because of this.</p>
<p>I did some more research..hope that this helps!</p>
<p>"However, once accepted to MU as a pre-Journalism student, the student may continue to take the ACT or SAT to try to improve his or her score. If the student receives the necessary score for direct admission, once the score is received by the Admissions Office the student may request a change of admissions status. The new test score must be received by the Admissions Office at least one month before the student is to begin classes at MU. Similarly, a student who was admitted outside the top 10 percent of his or her class but who subsequently achieves top 10 percent standing at the end of the senior year of high school may request a change of admissions status. No change is possible later than one month before the student begins classes at MU."</p>
<p>"Unlike directly admitted students, pre-Journalism A&S students:
Are not guaranteed to advance to upper-class status in Journalism even if they maintain a cumulative MU GPA of 3.0 or higher upon completion of 60 credit hours and after fulfilling all other requirements. Students in this category instead are accepted on a space-available basis. However, to date no one who has earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher has been rejected, and space has been available. The School merely reserves the right to reject students should overcrowding occur in the future.
Are not guaranteed an emphasis area of choice even with an MU cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Admission to the emphasis area of choice is dependent upon space availability.
Have access to fewer scholarships from the School of Journalism. The school has only four scholarships available to pre-Journalism Arts and Science students. That's because most scholarships are designated for "Journalism students," and pre-Journalism A&S students have not yet been accepted to the School of Journalism. To apply for all scholarships, including those offered by the School of Journalism, apply through the Office of Financial Aid.
The School of Journalism is eager to accept hard-working pre-Journalism students who earn their way into upper-class status. Many do just that."</p>