<p>I am trying to gauge whether Saint John's University in Queens, NY is truly a "suitcase" school or not? One book I read indicated that 82% of students leave on weekends, 80+% of students hail form the New york area. If the 82% is corrrect, then it sounds like more of a commuter school. We are from out of state and trying to determine whether it is worth a visit or not. I was also told they have merit money available?</p>
<p>On a related not, anyone familar with Hofstra? I was told the area around it is not so great? (we ended up visiting NYU and Fordham instead)
Thanks.</p>
<p>I also want to attend St. john's university, it is a commuter school.
if you are serious about it you should definitly visit but it is no where as prestigous as NYU or fordham. Fordham is an excellent school and obviously NYU is great. St. John's has a lot of in state kids but a lot come from all around the nation, even other countries! Because of the commuting I hear it does not have that much of a social life and the basketball team is not doing well, but then manhattan is only a train ride away. You should def make sure about that merit money because it is a private school and very expensive(thats why so many commute).</p>
<p>I'm familiar with both St Johns and Hofstra. I know 2 or 3 people at each school. St Johns' only real respectable program is Pharmacy, just about everybody I know at St Johns is in the pharmacy school, I really don't see why anyone would go to St Johns for anything else, tuition isn't that expensive, but you are pretty much on your own as far as careers go. </p>
<p>Hofstra: My friends with 88/100 Average with 1150 SAT got a half tuition scholarship, goes to show you the type of people that come here. A smart friend of mine paid nothing to come here over some really good schools and he said it's the worst decision ever. Lots of Long Island people, very into dressing well, partying, nobody really studies. My friend was a Finance major and he graduated with a 3.9, without studying more than 5 hours a week, he claimed that it was easier than high school. I believe him, since during his college years, he was also in a Fraternity, and worked 30 hours a week. Very few get great jobs, but several big companies, Credit Suisse, CITI, and Goldman Sachs does recruit there, due to proximity to New York City, but very few get hired.</p>
<p>Thanks for any feedback. I could not find anything on these forums.
We are from Mass. My daughter is interested in being near a big city; she really enjoys Manhattan area, as well as Boston.
She is interested in studying foreign language/liberal arts and I was wondering if it offered anything in that area (their web site suggests they have a language study program). She also would like to take some music courses on an elective basis, or perhaps as a minor. Also interested in any other info. like location (not familar with the Staten island area); Is Wagner more a "commuter" school or do most kids live/stay on campus? What type of kids attend?
My daughter has done pretty well in public high school - mostly A's, nice kid, good psats (high 600's/700's) so I think her SATs will be ok.
thanks.</p>
<p>I think your daughter would be a good fit for Wagner. the campus is one of the most beautiful in the country -- a view not to be believed. It's a very nice small liberal arts school. Excellent reputation in theater, there are many commuters, but I wouldn't say it's the majority. Staten Island is a 22 minute ferry ride from Manhattan and is very suburban, which is nice because there is a bit of both worlds. Wagner has a good reputation in liberal arts and a stellar one in nursing and education. I think it's a wonderful school. Maybe it won't be right for your daughter, but it's definitely worth a visit. Oh, and Wagner is EXTREMELY generous, particularly to out-of-towners. Best of luck to you in your daughter's search!</p>
<p>As far as who attends, it's overwhelmingly white and middle/upper-middle class.</p>
<p>Zoosemom - Thanks for the feedback. Maybe we will check things out at Wagner. </p>
<p>Scotchlite5 - "With those grades she should apply to NYU which sounds perfect for her." We visited NYU and she liked it. My two concerns are admission % (37,000 applications last year for 4-5,000 spots), and merit money. Without merit it is very expensive otherwise.</p>
<p>My reading comprehension skills are quite stellar. In fact, I aced my SATs, something I am not so sure others on this board can say. Anyway, that is why I asked the question because your statement was left out there for others, I guess, to draw their own conclusions. Some could interpret your statement as a reason for wanting to apply and others for a reason not to apply. Thus, the question I raised...</p>
<p>"Anyway, that is why I asked the question because your statement was left out there for others, I guess, to draw their own conclusions. Some could interpret your statement as a reason for wanting to apply and others for a reason not to apply"</p>
<p>That's exactly what it was and, therefore, you weren't confused, so no need for the attempted ambush.</p>
<p>yes NYU is extremely competeive but there is no reason not to apply.
I've done a lot of research about merit and all this financial aid stuff and realized that most expensive schools give out the best aid so dont be afraid .</p>
<p>We will definitely apply and wish for the best thanks.</p>
<p>I wanted to ask if anyone is familiar with Syracuse and U Rochester in terms of the venue/surrounding area. My daughter expressed interest in visiting Syracuse, and sees it as a possible city-based, urban school. I have concerns it may not have an urban, city cultural feel, rather it is more secluded geographically. I've spoken with one person who went there for one year then go out as she felt very secluded; did not care for the city of Syracuse. Both Syracuse and Rochester seem to have a fine curriculum in terms of foreigh language/liberal arts, from what we can discern.</p>