<p>The decision is in. Our son has made his final decision and it is the Fordham Rose Hill Honors Program. He is very excited and obviously we are as well. We made the ten hour drive to Fordham last weekend for the President's Preview and that sealed the deal. Father McShane was awesome, the campus was beautiful, and we were able to meet firsthand with University Administration and current students. The were so many factors contributing to this decision: Jesuit Core, Honors Program, internship opportunities, excellent scholarship, along with the appeal of New York. (I now better understand the phrase: New York is my Campus, Fordham is my School). My son had many excellent choices: ND, BC, Villanova, UofM ... but felt Fordham was the best overall choice and fit for him. Good luck to others who are still evaluating options and making their final decisions.</p>
<p>Congratulations! And welcome to Fordham! I know you had a tough time turning down BC and Notre Dame (as well as Big Blue and Villanova)…but Fordham truly is special and they are clearly lucky to have your son. He wont be disappointed. But he must come ready to work very hard. Fordham ranks its students.</p>
<p>Fr. McShane always gives an outstanding closing speech. But what he says is accurate and true. It IS a transforming experience for each student. Fordham is not the athletic powerhouse the other schools have been (or continue to be). But rest assured its right up there academically. The critical thing is to stay focused and disciplined and hang with kids like him. (There are party animals at every school.) </p>
<p>Glad you made the decision!</p>
<p>Congrats Mcblue! Welcome to Fordham.
My daughter is finishing her freshman year in the honors program at LC. It is A LOT of work. She loves Fordham and there is no where else she’d rather be.</p>
<p>Yay! Congrats on your S’s acceptances to so many excellent schools across the country! He is sure to be happy at the school he chose as the best overall personal fit! Welcome to Fordham…now change that username to mcmaroonandwhite99! :D</p>