<p>I know RD I and RD II applicants won't have heard back yet (myself included) for at least another month, but those of you who applied ED have. I figured since every other board has a thread like this, we might as well start one here.</p>
<p>If you feel inclined, go ahead and post some of your stats just so the rest of us have something to compare our chances to. ;) Include your location, GPA, SAT/ACT score(s), date you applied, and date you got accepted.</p>
<p>Hello! I guess you can say I got accepted two days ago (12/23). I applied RD I, but I also gave the Harrison a shot so I applied back in November. I didn't get the Harrison (45 were picked out of 1180 this year!), but I am very happy to say that I got accepted to the University Honors Program!! I'm very excited!
Anyway, I am from Vienna, Ohio-- 20 minutes north of Youngstown, halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. My stats: 4.0 UW, 1 of 5 valedictorians out of a class of 75, 32 ACT (31 S, 34 R, 27 M, 35 E), 2170 SAT (or 1420 old SAT), no AP classes because school is too poor to offer any but I go to Youngstown State half a day to take classes (I currently have 15 credit hours, 4.0 there), tons of extracurriculars.
So far, Miami is #1 out of 2 colleges I'm looking at. It's definitely a beautiful place, and it has a good academic atmosphere.
I heard there was a Honors weekend on Feb. 4. Will I see anyone there?
Good luck to everyone!!! Happy Holidays!</p>
<p>You might see me at the Honors Weekend, depending on how long it lasts. I would be a tour guide, speaker, or something of that sort.</p>
<p><shameless plug=""> I'd also like to encourage everyone to apply for Honors who hasn't done so already, and who might be interested in it! So far, I've really enjoyed my experience-- my faculty mentor group just went to New York, and we're planning on going to Ireland this spring. My two honors classes, BMZ and English, were my favorite ones this semester- the professors were very enthusiastic and were always available to talk during office hours.</shameless></p>
<p>Did anyone else apply for Harrison?</p>
<p>Rodlo, since you think I'm an ass (I didn't mean for my comment to be taken that way) I tell you something about a Miami ED person that I know. Will that change your opinion? I swear I'm not a bad person.... anywho, I know someone from my school that was accepted with a 3.0, 23 ACT, and very, very good extracurricular activites. We also go to a very competitive public school in OH. Hopefully, this will kind of ease your mind....</p>
<p>I was defered early decision. 3.5, 27 ACT... out of state.</p>
<p>I was also a member of Boys State.... oh well</p>
<p>how do you apply for the honors program? I got the impression that it just came with your decision...</p>
<p>The Honors applications are due January 31st. Here's the website: <a href="http://casnov1.cas.muohio.edu/honors/hon/prospective/admission.html%5B/url%5D">http://casnov1.cas.muohio.edu/honors/hon/prospective/admission.html</a> . Oxford Scholars is an auto admit program, but you have to apply for Harrison and the Honors Program.</p>
<p>My daughter applied RD I and she just got her acceptance letter today. Not sure if she's going or not. She needs to visit the campus. Anyone get letters today?? It comes in a thick 8x10 white envelope</p>
<p>Yep, got it and accepted. :D</p>
<p>I was admitted today as well! Now, I just need to decide between OSU, IU and Miami...</p>
<p>My daughter got her acceptance letter yesterday. She applied RD, in November. ACT 27.</p>
<p>My daughter applied to mostly east coast schools from Mass. to Penn. Miami is the only school west of Philadelphia. Anyone out there who can provide some good info as to why I should sent her to Miami?</p>
<p>momsworried--
It's a gorgeous campus with great academics. My sister graduated from Miami in 2004, and all she continues to talk about is how much she loved it there. It's the type of school where you step on campus and immediately feel comfortable. It's not an overwhelmingly large campus, but it isn't tiny either.</p>
<p>In my opinion, here are the good and bad aspects of it.</p>
<p>PROS:
-Gorgeous campus
-Good academic reputation (and a great business program...but that is the extent of my knowledge in that area)
-They just finished a few new apartment buildings right across from the rec center that look really nice from the outside (I'm assuming they're a lot like University Commons on the inside, which are also very nice...where my sister lived her sophomore and junior year)
-Numerous other building projects, all of which look amazing...to see the plans and progress photos, you can go to: <a href="http://www.pfd.muohio.edu/construction/index.jsp%5B/url%5D">http://www.pfd.muohio.edu/construction/index.jsp</a></p>
<p>CONS:
-Definitely molds to it's cookie-cutter image (hence the nickname 'J. Crew U')...but this could be seen as both good and bad, depending on what you're looking for. Honestly, I love the 'image' Miami has, and love that most people there are like me.
-Not much around...just uptown (which is <em>so</em> cute...small shops and cafe's, bars, brick streets...but small)
-High tuition
-Parking is terrible (not that it's anything out of the ordinary)</p>
<p>I know I'm leaving <em>tons</em> out, but feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions or want to hear me ramble on some more. ;)</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. We(my daughter and I) have not visited yet. I can't believe she applied to a school she never visited. I swore we would never do that! You described the school exactly as everyone has. It comes highly recommended from many people. "J.Crew" U is not a problem. We live in an affluent coastal Connecticut town and she wants to feel at home. Sounds like Miami is perfect. However, her choices of Lehigh, Lafayette and Villanova are also good. She will be majoring in Chemistry and is tops in her class. She's been accepted into the pre-pharm program at a local university which is also very enticing. (tuition, close to home etc.) Miami's tuition seem reasonable as compared to L, L, V, and Tufts. We have to keep in mind that transportation to and from home is going to be through the Cinncinati Airport which can be expensive. If you think of anything else, let me know.</p>
<p>I always laugh when people complain about how 'stereotypical' the Miami student body is...not because I disagree with it, but because I don't see a problem with it. I tell people it's one of my top choice schools and the first question I always get is 'Why?'. :rolleyes: Obviously, not everyone likes the 'type' of people that are at Miami, but it is exactly my type.</p>
<p>As I said, if you have any specific (or general) questions, feel free to ask. I'd offer more information, but I have no idea where to start...;)</p>
<p>My son got his letter Saturday. He applied RD, ACT 28, 4th in class.</p>
<p>momsworried-- I can try to answer any questions you would have from a first year's perspective. Several of my friends are majoring in biochemistry and thus are in chemistry for majors.</p>
<p>momsworried,
My youngest D just got accepted. Her older sister graduated from MUO in 2004 and we are East Coasters, 500 miles away. Oldest D had a great experience there. She is not especially a J. Crew type but found meaningful activites and relationships. Two of her friends were chem majors, one now in med school and one working in industry.</p>
<p>The distance is something you can plan around (my D had a car and stored stuff over the summers with friends.) YOu can always ship things. D # 2 is in school in Boston and it seems easier to deal with distance when you are not dealing with a big city (Cincy airport is not bad, mail shipments don't get lost or stolen, although cabs are more plentiful in Boston and there is more to do on parents weekend!)</p>
<p>Sounds like your D has other wonderful choices. It would help if you could visit--it is very beautiful. My D did an overnight in the dorms and that helped her decide that Miami was the place for her. Don't know yet if D #3 will be a Redhawk but she was thrilled to get in.</p>
<p>My daughter is pushing to visit which we will. A few friends from H.S. have gotten accepted with one definitely going. He happens to have family in Ohio and will be rooming with his cousin. I feel if she gets accepted to the other schools, the distance will be a factor. I am a little afraid she will fall in love with the school when we visit. Oh Well, after all we do want them to be happy in the end. Thanks for your info.</p>
<p>Miami is an amazing school. A school that makes people feel AT HOME--- and this is the single most important aspect of choosing a college in my opinion.... If you visit I think you will be sold. Oxford is a great college town- this is THE MODEL college town. Great Academics, and a great future... lots of new buildings including a business school, psychology school, engineering school, fine arts facility, indoor athletic training facility, 2 parking garages, and a brand new Ice Arena (yea--- Miami is #1 in the nation in Hockey). This is a great sized school at 15,000, and boasts a campus upon which you will feel safe. One-third of the students are out of state (high for a public).</p>