Thank you for all the insight! I will be sure to update my financial information ASAP.
@Coloradomama It’s not necessarily the presence of greek life that I’d like to avoid, but rather, the negative effects it can have on a school’s overall culture. While the percentage of people who participate in greek life at my school is relatively low, I believe the nature of greek life there (mostly wild frat parties) has caused a kind of general consensus that drinking and partying multiple times a week is what’s normal for most students. As a result, not participating is more of an exception than a norm. Since I’ve only attended one college before, I’m not sure–is this actually the case at most schools, including the ones I’m interested in?
@SincererLove At Vandy, transfer students can’t qualify for merit-based scholarships their first year, unfortunately, so I don’t predict any large-scale financial awards for me there. What are your D’s thoughts on Vandy student culture and academics?