Considering Univ. of Georgia, Auburn Uni, UNC Chapel Hill (Greenville: home, school)

[deacongirl]

I don't think that a high B, low A student would be accepted to Duke or Wake Forest. But Davidson and Elon are good schools worth considering. I think the greek question makes sense to address if schools where greek life is predominant are being discussed. I believe at a large university a student can find plenty of alternatives. And ultimately, yes, getting a great education depends on the individual student's motivation and work ethic.

[Mattie]

But Davidson and Elon are private, aren't they? No in-state tuition benefits there.

OP, I love the Chapel Hill area. But, don't let your daughter pin her hopes on getting in. My son had stellar grades, including A's in his dual enrolled classes at GA Tech and a very high SAT score, and was rejected. I was as surprised as he was, to be honest. He did get into the UGA honors program, and it has been a terrific experience. In your daughter's field of study, she will have opportunities to study at the Costa Rica UGA campus.

I know several friends and relatives who have gone to Auburn, and loved their time there as well.

[CMMom]

I went to Davidson. There are no sororities there, only eating houses as I mentioned earlier. If the OP is looking for a big state school, Davidson is pretty much the antithesis of that.

[MathmanMathman]

Originally Posted by Tarzanman

Environmental science? Suggest Georgia Tech to her.

While the campus is not as pretty or as large in area as a UGA, it definitely offers a 'big college' experience.

And a surprisingly strong Greek scene. GT definitely gives the big college experience and the chances for a female getting in is better than for a guy.

Downside is that GT is not as competitive as say UGA in football. And GT is very tough academically once you're in, and getting into a sorority is very competitive. When I was there, getting a profs old exams is the better way to a good grade rather than studying hard. In some ways, the only way, and the Greek system has the exams "on file". And the Greeks need them because they do tend to party too much. That might be more the case for the frats though. The sororities are very strait-laced and their houses are so well-kept that you wonder if anyone lives there.

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by LovinDecatur

I've heard great things about the U of A.
You're daughter is a KKG? My cousin at UGA is one. Better have the right shoes, bag and boyfriend for that one.
I'm not sure Princess Kate would make the cut.

I have as well.

So, to the OP:

In addition to Clemson and the University of Tennessee, you should add the University of Alabama and the University of South Carolina (Ansley Park's suggestions) to your list--as well as the University of Arkansas (Saintmark's suggestion).


I'd also like to recommend the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). A poster above also suggested this school. Georgia Tech is strong in Environmental Science, has a great sorority system+beautiful campus, and most importantly, can be a wonderful environment for a girl/young woman. Females are actually looked upon very favorably in the admissions process.
But--Georgia Tech could still be a reach for your daughter (but please apply anyway).


We have so many good state/public universities here down south!

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by aries4118

I have as well.

So, to the OP:

In addition to Clemson and the University of Tennessee, you should add the University of Alabama and the University of South Carolina (Ansley Park's suggestions) to your list--as well as the University of Arkansas (Saintmark's suggestion).


I'd also like to recommend the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). A poster above also suggested this school. Georgia Tech is strong in Environmental Science, has a great sorority system+beautiful campus, and most importantly, can be a wonderful environment for a girl/young woman. Females are actually looked upon very favorably in the admissions process.
But--Georgia Tech could still be a reach for your daughter (but please apply anyway).


We have so many good state/public universities here down south!

To the OP: As a poster mentioned above, you should also place North Carolina State (NC State) on your list.

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by ChefRamsey

UT-Knox is a sun grant school, def recommend. That being said, UGA's agricultural science and environmental science program is probably one of the strongest in the south. UGA gets more research dollars from the FDA, EPA and USDA more than any other area of study I bet. The EPA has a research office up there. GA Tech is also good for environmental engineering, but you'll need the grades of course. UT-Knox is also fairly easy to get into in comparison to UGA and UNC..maybe Auburn as well. Greek life is big at all schools mentioned.

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At Georgia Tech, I would actually recommend that the OP's daughter have a major in this program:

http://www.eas.gatech.edu/academics/envs

http://www.eas.gatech.edu/academics/prospective

School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences | Georgia Institute of Technology

[Mirabella]

Orange Crush has no knowledge how the UNC college system works and his/her comments should be disregarded.

I am a UNC-CH graduate and seeing as how you have in-state residency, I would recommend East Carolina University for your daughter. She wants big campus life, sororities and a beautiful campus. ECU has all that for less cost and would be a better choice if she chooses environmental science. That field is not what Chapel Hill is known for and NCSU is not a great sorority school. ECU would be easier academically for her as well yet is still a respected school.

[OrangeCrush6317]

Originally Posted by Mirabella

ECU would be easier academically for her as well yet is still a respected school.

You basically just said her daughter can't handle a more challenging college (like UNC, of course, where you went (a bit of humblebrag?).

I'd recommend UNC-Charlotte over East Carolina.

Somebody on the Alabama forum, where the OP posted this same question, said UNC has one of the top environmental science programs. So everybody has a different opinion about these colleges on what they are "known for".

[MathmanMathman]

Originally Posted by Mirabella

I am a UNC-CH graduate and seeing as how you have in-state residency, I would recommend East Carolina University for your daughter. She wants big campus life, sororities and a beautiful campus. ECU has all that for less cost and would be a better choice if she chooses environmental science. That field is not what Chapel Hill is known for and NCSU is not a great sorority school. ECU would be easier academically for her as well yet is still a respected school.

That's possibly true. Something like environmental science might require a Master's at least if you want to work in the field. In that case, where you go for graduate school will matter more. So in-state for undergrad, get good grades, have your college experience, then consider where is the best ES graduate program you can get into. Nothing new or cutting edge is taught at the undergrad level.