<p>Thanks Fallenchemist. I had not considered your idea. I don’t know much about the night school. Are the teachers and staff the same as in the university? Do they ever allow transfer into the university from the night school? This is just so devastating I can barely type these words.</p>
<p>It has been a long time, but when I was there the teachers were the same. I have to believe they allow transfers as well.</p>
<p>Ok, now they call it the School of Continuing Studies (SCS). It will take a little research on your part, but if you go to:</p>
<p>[Tulane</a> University - Course Schedule](<a href=“http://classschedule.tulane.edu/]Tulane”>http://classschedule.tulane.edu/)</p>
<p>and in the lower right hand part of the screen there is a box labeled “School of Continuing Studies Offerings” and you can choose in that drop down menu to show you only courses offered by that school. You can then check out the courses, the teachers, etc. By then looking up the profs on the Tulane website, you can pretty quickly see if they are regular profs or what exactly. Again, I have to think that once you are there you can see what it would take to be admitted as a regular student. My common sense tells me they would have to favor a SCS student that is standing right in front of them, but no guarantees.</p>
<p>So I just checked out what comes up when you tell it SCS only and did English, and there were quite a few offerings at all hours of the day, so it seems they offer regular classes as well, even if you are a SCS student. I then did Econ and the selection was more limited when I did SCS only as opposed to “all”, but still was during the day. None were actually at night. So I guess you will have to do some research on this, but it looks like it might be a viable option. Good luck!</p>
<p>I have also heard of the school of continuing studies. it is mainly populated by locals, and the majors offered are limited. also, several people who go to the SCS are underachievers, it says under requirements for admissions “highschool diploma or GED.” i would say if you had less credits to try it, b.c from there you could possibly transfer to the actually university more easily. however, after a year there your credits will exceed the amount of credits permitted for transfer students. at 71 you’re already close to the limit. </p>
<p>i am so sorry this happened to you. when i found out i didnt get in i almost threw up. it literally felt like the world was spinning. i had felt it was a sure thing after i got an acceptance letter from vanderbilt. i got into loyola NO with a free ride, which i know is next door to tulane. but, cant pass up a school of vanderbilts caliber for loyola.especially since i have every intention of applying to medical school in 3 years, and need the best foundation possible. that being said i would have easily passed up vanderbilt had i been admitted to tulane</p>
<p>Sounds like there are a number of students Tulane would normally take in a heartbeat that they just don’t have room for. That is such a shame, and for Tulane too. I know they would like to have every talented student out there if they could. But Vanderbilt is a wonderful school, gorgeous campus.</p>
<p>Thanks Anna. I definitely know what you mean about wanting to throw up. I felt much the same. I cried for hours today and it still hits in a bad way every so often. I also thought it was a sure thing. I went ahead and called Loyola and it isnt too late so I will apply there. It isn’t the strong foundation I was looking for either. However, I am from this area and don’t really wish to move so I wanted to go to the best my locale had to offer. I am so sorry for you as well because I truly understand your pain. I worked so very hard for my dream of attending Tulane for the last 2 years and to see it all fade away in the space of an afternoon is almost too much to bear. I hope that you enjoy Vanderbilt and that this is a small disappointment in the course of your academic career.</p>
<p>Thank you fallenchemist, it is beautiful i visited two weeks ago. shortly after i found out tulane was not going to happen. i also woke up this morning to a letter in the mail from rice university, so now i have one more option to consider. so, i guess all is not lost! i just think that personality wise tulane would have been right, but i mean nothing to be gained from dwelling. </p>
<p>sassy–i saw loyola when i was visiting tulane. it is a beautiful campus, and b.c of loyola chicago(which is the same university, but in a different location) it has a very good reputation. also, they appear to be very generous with money. money wasn’t an issue for me, but you know who would pass it, right? haha. i’m sure you’ll get in, and at least you’ll get to be in the area you want to be in.</p>
<p>Wow, Rice and Vandy. That really ices it I think that Tulane is just full to the gills, because both those schools are normally more competitive for admission than Tulane.</p>
<p>Interesting choice you have, Rice is awesome too. How will you choose?</p>
<p>well i have to visit rice, and see if i like the feel of the school. rice is closer to the size i had in mind, so i think it’s the front runner at this point. do you have an opinion on which is better? if i can’t be where i want to be i might as well the best education possible!</p>
<p>Anna, go to Rice. It is a wonderful school. If you got into Rice, and not Tulane, it has to be a matter of size limitations, as Rice is very selective. The campus is just as beautiful, and it is near the park, like Tulane. You will definitely get an excellent education there.</p>
<p>Good luck and congratulations!</p>
<p>Wow, they are really close in quality I think. I know their reputations are that Rice is known for math, engineering, computer sci, that kind of thing, but they have really strong programs in lots of areas beyond technical ones. Vandy, besides having a lot of pre-meds, is more known as a liberal arts type of school, with strong literature programs and the like. I get the impression Vandy is more preppy and has a more dominant Greek scene, whereas Rice is more “nerdy” (in a good way though) and is styled on the British house system, if memory serves. Could be totally wrong on that last one. But you will find out when you visit. Again, these are generalizations anyway, both schools have many strengths across the board. I don’t think you can likely go wrong.</p>
<p>Sassy, one last thought. Since you live in New Orleans (right?) I assume housing isn’t an issue for you. Are you sure Tulane knew that? I mean, these admissions people are overwhelmed most of the time and they could easily miss something like that. Since you live there, what do you have to lose by making an appointment with the head of admissions or someone else in that office and pleading your case, making sure they know you don’t need housing? Just a Hail Mary thought.</p>
<p>I did give that info on the app but have not specified that in any other manner. I didn’t know that I had the option of making an appointment with the head of admissions in order to plead my case. Is this customary? Do you think it would do any good?</p>
<p>Sassy2u: From what I’m told, college administrators and professors are usually open to a good argument/case. My admission counselor is Jeff Schiffman and he is great. He is also the assistant dean and TU '05 graduate. It’s worth a shot to give him a call.</p>
<p>wait there are appeals?? i would definitely appeal. has this ever worked in the past? i’m not sure what case i have, i mean i basically disclosed all my information in my app. but, i would definitely make one last plea…</p>
<p>Anna: Here’s your appeal: “I got accepted to Rice, Vandy and Emory(?), but…I WANT TULANE!”</p>
<p>haha you are right c3606. it’s absolutely ridiculous.i assume i would need to physically fly to NOLA, is there a place on the undergraduate admissions page where i can schedule this?</p>
<p>I’d sure like to know how many people have enrolled so far.</p>
<p>Anna: I would make a phone call (appeal) first and then, depending on how it goes, make arrangements for a meeting on campus. Here is the link to the admission counselors page with info on who covers what territory, etc.:
[Tulane</a> Admission: Meet Your Counselor](<a href=“http://admission.tulane.edu/counselors/index.php]Tulane”>http://admission.tulane.edu/counselors/index.php)</p>
<p>thank toy c3606. i get excited anytime the possibility of a trip to new orleans comes up! i just love the city so much i figured it would make a perfect excuse for a visit! i will definitely be contacting them. there’s nothing to lose from the situation, and if that falls through i have a couple of great options elsewhere. it really may be a matter of numbers, and if that’s the case then what can you do? but i thank everyone who’s given me advise and will keep you all updated on where i end up and how an appeal goes. </p>
<p>on a side note–good luck sassy! definitely let us know where you end up!</p>
<p>This is what I like most about CC. Lots of nice people that really try to help and give encouragement, advice and support. More than makes up for the occassional jerk. Sometimes things work out and sometimes they don’t, but at least every stone got turned over.</p>
<p>Sassy- I totally agree with c3606, if you are pleasant and reasonable, and tell them that you only want 15 minutes of their time, emphasizing you are locally based anyway, then I would think they would at least let you talk to them. If not, well again at least you tried.</p>