what college did you go to?

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » November 17, 2004 3:06 pm

I only went to the cheapy local state school. But I"m doing the college search for my son. He wants to run in a D1 school and has the ability unless it's one of the top programs in the county. He's been contacted by a few coaches and done recruiting visits. So give me your best plug for your alma mater.
Requirements - he's going to be an english/history major or a phys ed major with an eye to teaching so most schools fit this bill. He's not a top notch student so it can't be a high level ivy league or anything like that. Oh, and cost does matter, track scholarships are few and far between. It's likely he'll get some money but not a full ride unless the program graduated alot of seniors this year. Other then that, we're open. When we get to a top 20 list I"m sure I'll have some more requirements. Thanks if you help.
T.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » November 17, 2004 3:16 pm

Ummm, yeah, small private D3 school that doesn't even have a track, much less a track team.

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » November 17, 2004 3:19 pm

Got my BS from St. Thomas Aquinas in NY.
Got my post grad finance certifications from NYU.

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » November 17, 2004 3:20 pm

One partying hard year at Adelphi University, Garden City- Long Island..... Got the boot & wound up serving time at Nassau Community College.........

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » November 17, 2004 3:20 pm

NYU's coach sent him a letter. Not sure which campus. Going to Fordham this weekend.

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » November 17, 2004 3:21 pm

sailingagain wrote:Got my BS from St. Thomas Aquinas in NY.
Got my post grad finance certifications from NYU.

When were you at St. Thomas Aquinas???? My wife went there......

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » November 17, 2004 3:24 pm

IsleReef wrote:One partying hard year at Adelphi University, Garden City- Long Island..... Got the boot & wound up serving time at Nassau Community College.........

I did the opposite, Nassau CC first then Adelphi. Class of (January) 1975. I was supposed to graduate in '74 but I was on the 9 semester plan.

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » November 17, 2004 3:29 pm

Jacksonville University grad 1972
Univ of Fla Pharmacy School grad 1988

Unless you're "in state", UF probably costs as much as any.

JU is private and is not cheap. It provides an excellent education
as opposed to the big research machines though. Undergrads
count for nothing but tuition dollars at the big schools, and if a
strong learning experience is desirable, I'd direct you to smaller
schools.

Regarding $$$, remember that most financial aid will be
granted regardless of grades and based on "need" which
will take the cost of the program you've been accepted to
into account. Get in contact with the financial aid office at
the most desirable school he's likely to be accepted at and
see what they say. You may be pleasantly surprised.

captain strongo · Post by **captain strongo** » November 17, 2004 3:30 pm

Auburn University - Bring him down south to experience something new - he will love it and plus its where the best football teams in the country are

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » November 17, 2004 3:35 pm

Desdamona wrote:Jacksonville University grad 1972

Were you there when Artis Gilmore was on the basketball team or was that before your time?

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » November 17, 2004 3:35 pm

IsleReef wrote:
When were you at St. Thomas Aquinas???? My wife went there......

Class of '95!

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » November 17, 2004 3:37 pm

Bring him down south to experience something new

He definitely would prefer a southern school. Likes running better in the heat then the snow. Looked into FSU and had some chats with coach but they are phenomenal. It's still a possibility but I don't know. Depends on times for the last two races. I think we also looked at Uof F and that they're prices weren't so bad. Most southern schools have lower tuitions due to less heating cost. Husband was laid off twice this year and the only good thing about it is that it lowered our income for when it's time to apply for aid packages.

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » November 17, 2004 3:43 pm

LIPH wrote:
Desdamona wrote:Jacksonville University grad 1972
Were you there when Artis Gilmore was on the basketball team or was that before your time?

We graduated together, as best I recall. Does
that make me even more special? I've seen him
around town occationally through the years. He
definitely wears nice, custom-made suits. His son
attended JU at the same time as our youngest. He
liked hanging around with our boy's fraternity, but
never pledged. His mom and the coach didn't like
the idea.

I also remember Pembrook Burrows accidentally
wandering into a math class I was in "back in the
day". Hard to hide your mistake when you're over
7 ft tall! He ended up being on the Fla Highway
Patrol. Bet he didn't get much lip from speeders.

phtnt · Post by **phtnt** » November 17, 2004 3:51 pm

I was lucky to graduate high school

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » November 17, 2004 3:53 pm

phtnt wrote:I was lucky to graduate high school

Hows the sleeping situation going????

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » November 17, 2004 3:55 pm

Take a look at Mount Saint Mary's in Emmitsburg, MD.
It's a small school with a strong AD and they support their students and athletes with generous scholarships.

(and just to confuse matters, there's also St. Mary's College of Maryland)

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » November 17, 2004 3:57 pm

Wouldn't mounting St. Mary be some kind of sacrilege?

phtnt · Post by **phtnt** » November 17, 2004 3:57 pm

IsleReef wrote:
phtnt wrote:I was lucky to graduate high school
Hows the sleeping situation going????

I didn't wake up untill 4:30 this morning but I'm still tired

CaribbnSoul · Post by **CaribbnSoul** » November 17, 2004 3:58 pm

Trust & Investment Mgmt. at Campbell Univ.
MBA from UNC - Chapel Hill
Go HEELS!

Not sure how our track team is doing these days...

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » November 17, 2004 3:58 pm

Mount St. Mary's is at the top of his list. He's already been on a recruitment visit. I loved it. The coach was great. The classes are small which is good for my son as I worry about the transition. They are talking money but want to see his winter track times first.
He's also being recruited by UMBC.