<p>Wouldn't it be significantly easier to get in this year since they're not expecting a great amount of applicants?</p>
<p>i think that it will be easier, HOWEVER, think about it, people really are not going to apply their because of Katrina</p>
<p>I saying people won't really apply their due to the economic damage, etc.</p>
<p>I'm definitely applying--I've heard that the campus is not too badly damaged and maybe they'll be a bit more lenient with their scholarships.</p>
<p>You should read the Wall Street Journal article from Wednesday (I think) about Tulane and the struggles it faces. Things are looking bleak.</p>
<p>Tulane was definitely on my daughter's "Top 3" list six weeks ago. I have been following the situation closely. As an observer, I have nothing but admiration for the way Tulane is handling matters. As a mother, I'm more than a little concerned. I don't want to spend four years wondering whether the water is safe, when another big one is going to hit, etc.</p>
<p>From CNN.com: Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, told a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday that we're in a period of heightened hurricane activity that could last another decade or two.</p>
<p>Anyone dealing with these same concerns? Am I being irrational?</p>
<p>Jersey44,Although I do admire the way Tulane has been handling their situation, I think that your concerns are valid. In fact,I wouldn't send my kid to Tulane for the following reasons:</p>
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<li>Below sea level and hurricane activity: Normally, I am not too worried about Hurricanes. For example, Univ of Miami is in a hurricane belt, and I wouldn't worry about Miami. However, with New Orleans below sea level, I would be very worried.</li>
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<p>2.Lack of infrastructure: It is going to take a long time to build the infrastructure dealing with safe roads, electricity, sewage and clean water in the city. There was an article about how there will be an extreme lack of proper housing for Tulane's faculty.</p>
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<li><p>Mold: Many of the buildings in the city have mold. This can be very deadly. I don't see how either the city or the university is going to be able to deal with this widespread problem.</p></li>
<li><p>Lack of financial aid: Considering Tulane's rebuilding problems, they won't have a lot of money for both need and merit based aid. You have to factor this into the equation along with their very high tuition.</p></li>
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<p>Taxguy -- thanks for responding. On one hand, I'd love to see my daughter support both the school and the community. On the other hand ... well, you said it all.</p>
<p>tulane's campus is on a hill isnt it? So its not flooded. damage should be minimal</p>
<p>Squarehead, according to some posting that you can find by searching, there is some water damaged buildings. I don't know how many buildings were damaged or which ones.</p>
<p>I mean most of the campus. You cant fit an entire campus on one small hill can you? The fact that it is located on a hill means most the campus escaped flood damage. There will be a few low lying building that are flooded but compared to other areas of new orleans, damage is minimal.</p>
<p>Read the article. Tulane is a risky pick right now.</p>
<p>Does anyone happen to have a link to that WSJ Tulane article? I searched at WSJ's website and found it, but I need a subscription. Thanks!</p>
<p>If no one has it, maybe I can venture into my dad's pile of newspapers and rummage around to see if he has last wednesday's WSJ.</p>
<p>Perhaps Kinglin with his 2.8GPA 21 ACT will get in :p</p>
<p>Im still applying...3.8, 32 act</p>
<p>Kriegz, I suspect that you will have no problem getting admitted. In fact, I think there will be open admissons this year.</p>
<p>Has anyone else gotten a bunch of emails from Tulane stressing how easy their application is? They sound pretty desperate for applicants this year :-/</p>
<p>im applying simply b/c they waved my app fee and essay.. 3.2 uw 30 ACT</p>
<p>I'm applying as well I think. 3.7 UW, 30 ACT</p>
<p>How did you get your application fee and essay waived?</p>