<p>I'm thinking about applying, but I want to know more about the school...can anyone who goes/went there or just knows about it tell me a bit about Loyola Maryland, what they like/dislike, etc. I want to know what people really think, not just what all the brochures and tour guides say.
Thanks!</p>
<p>I graduated in 74 and my daughter is a Junior there. We both love the School. First , I recommend that you do a campus visit especially on their College Days on Saturdays. However, if you are a Senior it may be too late for that. If you plan too apply and it must be soon if you are a Senior set up a campus visit with Admissions and see the campus. Also read as many entries to Loyola on this site as you can and get some more insight. Good luck in your search for a College.</p>
<p>You should go and visit the school see for yourself if you think you'd fit in. Where are you from?</p>
<p>I'm currently a sophmore at Loyola and I love it. It wasn't my first choice and I didn't really think I'd end up there, but now I couldn't have imagined it any other way. I feel like at Loyola you have everything you'd want and need from college. Their academics are strong and the social life is amazing. The campus is gorgeous and looks like it's in a suburban area yet you have all the convenience of a city (including a college transportation system that really comes in handy freshman year when you can't have a car). In all honesty, I can't really think of something I dislike. I feel as though it's pretty underrated and definitely go visit if you can. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer them. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you tatiana,
Could you tell us about the college transportation system? Is it necessary to take cabs or is there another way to get around without a car?
Thanks again for your comments</p>
<p>I don't know if this is true, but I heard Loyola is pretty racist? Are there a lot of asians who go there? Are they able to fit in well?</p>
<p>And what's so good about loyola besides their campus? I heard their business was pretty good, but can't any information on that.</p>
<p>I am between Loyola and Providence. Plan to major in business..any thoughts?</p>
<p>In terms of business, Loyola is far superior to Providence. I too was faced with that exact same decision between Loyola and Providence as a business major. I did a lot of research. Loyola is ranked higher by U.S. news than Providence and the providence business school is not even accredited yet by AACSB which can’t be good when you go to look for a job, but obviously, it depends where you think you would fit in better, PC is still a very highly repsected school.</p>
<p>For those of you applying to the Honors program, it has to be postmarked by today.</p>
<p>How can you say Loyola is “far superior” than Providence? Just because it’s ranked higher by US News???</p>
<p>I think PC wasn’t accredited before because it didn’t have a separate school of business-so they recently created one. They are in the middle of the review now-it’s a great school, i can’t imagine they won’t get accredited. Looks like they have accounting, management, finance, and marketing. My friend just graduated from there a year ago in accounting, and he told me that most (in his major) were offered and took jobs with PWC and Ernst/Young before they graduated.</p>
<p>Listen, they’re both great schools. Like jstone said, go with what feels better.</p>
<p>You are correct about the accreditation…it takes time, you can’t rush it. This is part of an email I received:
Providence College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.</p>
<p>The School of Business is about two-thirds through its process for AACSB Accreditation. </p>
<p>As taxguy says, the college has to be accredited, the business school doesn’t, it just helps in the very high end business’s. I know many people that have jobs, Ernst & Young is one also, without the fancy names.</p>
<p>Anyone have any thoughts about Loyola physics and engineering vs Syracuse? Obviously two very different schools but any Loyola science folks out there who might have an informed opinion? Loyola’s 3-2 program with Columbia sounds like a strong potential path if easy enough to get once in Loyola…</p>
<p>Not familiar with the 3-2 program but my son’s high school physics teacher graduated from Loyola and told him that if he’s planning to go into the sciences, she would not recommend Loyola. Relatively speaking she said that it is not their strength. She did say that it is very strong in humanities. I’m not sure when she graduated but I would guess that she is in her late 20’s or early 30’s.</p>
<p>does anyone have any thoughts on which school would be better for studying journalism?</p>
<p>It’s true that Loyola’s strength is liberal arts. However, the school’s president, Fr. Linnane, very recently announced an initiative to increase Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics majors as part of the Strategic Plan for 2008-13. My son is double majoring in Math and Spanish with a minor in Computer Science. He is confident that Loyola will give him what he needs to get into a top graduate school.</p>
<p>Does being an athlete help with the admission process if the coach is interested in you? What about scholarship money at Loyola MD?</p>
<p>Loyola does not give athletic scholarships but if they need you that may help. You will need the grades/GPA for the merit scholarships. Good luck</p>
<p>Dear inmyday : Regarding athletic scholarships, your information is incorrect. Athletic scholarships are absolutely awarded for varsity sports.</p>
<p>the athletic conference there in gives athletic scholarships pending performance at the end of your freshman year</p>
<p>Depending on the sport, Loyola does recruit athletes and does offer scholarships for your freshman year.</p>