<p>hey yall im from texas and ive been looking at colleges. My favorite college is UT but it looks doubtful they will accept me. I was wondering what kind of school lsu is. Some people told me that its a pretty big commuter campus but others have told me its a very active student body. i also heard it wasn't i nthe best part of town</p>
<p>if anyone could clear up these questions and tell me more about it please respond.</p>
<p>There are some commuters, but there are plenty of students on campus. In fact this year there was a shortage of on campus housing due to some renovation work and increased demand. </p>
<p>There are a lot of student organizations in all sorts of areas and there is a fairly high participation rate. </p>
<p>As for not being in the best part of town, the campus itself is fairly safe. The amount of crime is right around average for a university that size. There is a nearby area that has a slightly higher than average crime rate and there was an isolated shooting incident involving 2 students, but it's really not much of an issue overall. </p>
<p>Let me know if you have any other questions.</p>
<p>Some more general LSU information...</p>
<p>LSU has risen in selectivity and is continuing efforts to increase selectivity even more. Average ACT is 25.4 and GPA 3.4.</p>
<p>LSU attracts a wide range of students from all over the world, but in-state students make up the majority. There is a large population of Texans, so you would fit right in. </p>
<p>LSU is one the finest athletic institutions in the country with its prowess in football and extremely strong men's and women's track teams.</p>
<p>LSU has the reputation as a fairly big party school and it definitely has its fair share of partying.</p>
<p>thanks a lot for the information it cleared a lot up</p>
<p>would being oos help or hurt you?</p>
<p>help or hurt for what?</p>
<p>IrishGuy, are you really interested in petroleum engineering or are you just money hunting? PE is something you really need to be interested in or you'll flunk out so fast you won't know what hit you.</p>
<p>What are your stats? LSU gives full tuition waivers to students who meet the criteria.</p>
<p>Let's just say its a ticket to Wall Street. My passion is finance, and will always be. But so many damn, like you said, money hunters went in; I can't go to Stern or Ross. I'm not doing anything for the money. I want to use PE to get into a top 15 MBA or "energy trading," or go onto management consulting. i.e. McKinsey. Plus I love to travel all the time, and I want to live in CALGARY. My MBA should be payed for soon. ;) And trust me, there's a lot more business in PE then you think; I can't wait for the economics part. :)</p>
<p>On another note on me not going to LSU, scared because of flunking out: watch me. I know what I want in life.</p>
<p>I only have a 3.2, but there's a catch. I go to one of the most prestigious boarding school in the nation; I hate it. I made the mistake not going to a local public school, where I could of had a 4.0. I thought going to this school would help me get in any school, turns out colleges don't give a ****. So now I'm stuck with a low ass GPA and 50% of my trust find gone. "I had to go because my dad died." But for what? Nothing! I've learned my lessons and I'm ready to get my money back! Quick!</p>
<p>yeah, the key will be your SAT/ACT score.
you'll also need to compute your "LSU GPA" which is based on the required classes for admission.</p>
<p>from their site (Freshman/Dual</a> Admission)
College-Preparatory Course Work for Admission to LSU</p>
<h1>of Units</h1>
<p>High School Courses
4 English Composition & Literature
English I, II, III, and IV
3 Mathematics (Four units are strongly recommended.)
One unit of Algebra I
One unit of Algebra II
One additional unit consisting of courses such as geometry, trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics I or II, precalculus, calculus, Algebra III, probability and statistics, discrete mathematics, Applied Mathematics III, or Integrated Math III
3 Natural Sciences
One unit of biology
One unit of chemistry
One unit of physics
3 Social Studies
One unit in American history
One unit in world history, world geography, or history of western civilization
One unit consisting of civics, free enterprise, economics, or American government
2 Foreign Language
Two units in a single language
1 Math/Science Elective
Additional unit of math or natural science, such as Geometry, Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, Probability & Statistics, Discrete Math, Applied Math III, Advanced Math I or II, Integrated Math III, or Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics II, or Physics for Technology. LSU will accept, as one unit of the requirement, two units of agriscience for one unit of natural science.
0.5 Computer Studies
One half unit in Computer Studies or substitute one half unit from any of the above.
1.5 Additional Courses
One-and-one-half units from the categories above and/or certain courses in the visual and performing arts. These units may be from advanced course work in the arts, e.g., fine arts survey, Art III, Art IV, advanced band, applied music, advanced chorus, Dance III, jazz ensemble, Music Theory II, advanced orchestra, wind ensemble, or Studio Piano III. LSU will accept, as one unit of this requirement, two units of basic performance courses in music, dance, theater, or studio art.
<em>Note: For automatic admission to LSU, an applicant’s high school academic grade-point average (gpa</em>) is calculated solely on the basis of the academic units shown in Table I, using the standard 4.00 maximum scale (“A” = 4; “B”=3; “C”=2; “D”=1; “F”=0). The weighted scholastic gpa is considered in the holistic review.</p>
<p>sorry, this was a double post</p>
<p>Hmm... I really can't tell you much about how a PE degree will help you in terms of an MBA and getting a top job in that field. Things change so fast that a decade from now a PE degree might be obsolete if alternative energy has gained a hold. </p>
<p>My advice would be to undergrad in something you're interested in and then worry about the MBA later, but you seem very set on taking a more rigid path. </p>
<p>Don't worry about your GPA, do well on the ACT and you'll probably get a great scholarship. That's why these tests are so important, so differences in high school difficulty becomes less critical.</p>
<p>If you are going to struggle to get a good GPA as a PE major, you are making a major mistake by choosing PE. Hopefully you have (or can develop) a real passion for PE, because there are a million ways to get into top business schools and having a bad GPA is not a key to any of them.</p>
<p>Petroleum Engineering is something you really have to be interested in. Really, I cannot tell you how many people I see drop like flies. You have to have a love for science and math for any engineering curriculum. You REALLY have to have a love for geology to do petroleum engineering. If youre the type of person who considers talking about sedimentary rock formations fun, then petroleum engineering is definitely for you. You have to be smart, not a genius, but you have to have an aptitude for science, math, and physics. You have to be detail oriented. You have to be able to talk and present information. Petroleum Engineers, unlike other engineering disciplines, spend a lot of time presenting information. If you dont like talking in front of a large group, petroleum engineering is definitely not for you. I too will be pursuing an MBA after I complete my undergrad, but I also finished this semester off with a 4.0. I was scared that I would finish with a 3.86, but I ended up making an A on my engineering final which was very nice. Im looking to get into Ivy for my MBA. My buddys dad went to Columbia for his MBA. It will definitely open up some doors for you in the business realm. In engineering, your HS GPA and ACT score mean nothing. It is how hard you are willing to work. It is more about dedication than anything else. I know people with 34, 35, 36 ACT scores who are just barely squeaking by with a C average.</p>
<p>Nkpritchett, if you are from Texas I would consider trying to get into A&M before you decide on LSU. I dont know what your major is, but if it is engineering definitely check out Texas A&M. The only reason I didnt go to a Texas school was because LSU gave me a free ride. LSU is a nice school. I like it for the most part. The campus is quite safe. It is close to where down town BR starts, but there isnt any trouble. I wouldnt recommend any sticking there nose in that area though. The area starts on the other side of the campus so its not like it is surrounded by a bad section. The opposite side of the campus is where all the upper class subdivisions are so you have your good and bad. A lot of people do commute to LSU. Basically, freshmen are the only ones who stay in the dorms. The upper classmen all live in off/on campus apartments. Youll rarely find upper classmen in the dorms. If they are in the dorms, its not like they will be telling anyone. They have a lot of activities on campus. There is never a time where the student body isnt doing something. If you are an engineering major you can forget about all that though. Now if you just want to pass you can manage to participate in everything on campus, but if you are in my situation you really dont have time for anything else but school work. Especially if you are trying to get into a business or professional school. There is a big party scene; I guess that is why 1 in 2 people graduate. But there is a huge party scene at any university you go too, especially public. You have kids who are experiencing their new found freedom, combined with sporting events, along with alcohol, and you have college. It is stupid when people talk about the party scene because you might as well not go to any college in the US if that is the case. LSU has tightened up with the party atmosphere, where no longer ranked in the Top 25. That goes to Florida, Texas, California, and all the other schools. It is even worse in the engineering department. It is really sad to see someone who is not majoring in math, science, or engineering fail out. That is just pitiful. Honestly, no matter where you go, anything outside of the subjects previously mentioned is cake. LSU has a beautiful campus with amazing people. You get a mix of just about every country and every race. Just like ever other big university in the US. Make a visit to find out if you like the place for sure. I would say that if you are a very intellectual person, who actually likes learning math/science, it will be hard for you to find other people that are the same way. Either you will have to hang out with your professors or with foreign students. All people want to do is party, party, party. You are not here to party, you are here to get an education and be a contributor to society and the economy. It pleases me to see the idiots fail out, because they didnt belong here in the first place. You get what you deserve in the life. The choices you make will follow you around forever. Do your best, the momentary pleasure is not worth losing the opportunity a college degree offers.</p>
<p>On a second note, it would take much for me to get a masters in mechanical engineering with the accelerated masters program. Honestly, if you don't like doing petroleum you could always get a masters program. Especially when it only takes a year to complete. Wouldn't be hard to specialize in some other form of engineering. I might end up doing that. Or I might just complete a mechanical engineering or civil engineering degree along with petroleum engineering. That is why it pays off to have a high GPA. You can do whatever the hell you want, at any time you want.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info ^ </p>
<p>I got accepted to lsu. Thanks for the A&M suggestion but i can not stand C.S or that cult thay call the corp. I want to major in Political Science, or communications. I wasnt planning on partying all the time, but dont be so harsh theres nothing wrong with a little fun!</p>
<p>Political Science, oh you won't have any trouble with that. No matter what you do, try to enjoy it.</p>
<p>I think it's great that LSU is raising its academic requirements. It was so funny the other night at our college info session, kids were freaking out that they would not only have to take physics, but also have to have a 3.0 GPA to get into LSU. Apparently, there are lots of loopholes to this, and the guidance counselors advised us to look at the website to see exactly what the requirements are. But it will be interesting to see how long this lasts. I suspect the "POWERS THAT BE" will not let this policy last too long. Just like there's talk of making TOPS need based. Hope that doesn't happen anytime soon.</p>
<p>Excellent post!</p>
<p>As in all things in life, if you're not paying for it, working for it, it will not be as dear to you.</p>
<p>Montegut- It is required that you would have to take physics to get into lsu. I think they made that official for I think the class of 2010 and beyond. Although, I've heard the LSU people talk about everytime we went to visit the campus. In plus, physics is a hard class, but colleges love to see difficult classes on transcripts. As for the 3.0 GPA, I'm not sure about that. I've known people with GPA's less than 3.0 manage to get into LSU. However, the better your GPA, the more money you'll get.</p>