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May 13, 2024
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Setpoint
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If they were close to getting into BYU, I would probably encourage BYU-I with
a plan to apply to BYU as a transfer student.
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BYU says, "No." Where would you like your hardworking kid to study? I realize...
KCFan85
May 13, 12:44pm
Utah State
LINE
May 13, 12:46pm
Tell me more.
KCFan85
May 13, 12:47pm
I just edited my post. Didn't mean to hit the post button so quickly
LINE
May 13, 12:48pm
Nice. Thanks for the info!
KCFan85
May 13, 1:02pm
I would second Utah State.
Eddie
May 13, 12:56pm
My son chose BYU. But during his campus visits, ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:09pm
Utah state is probably the best state school in the country
cougarfann888
May 13, 1:12pm
Definitely a factor we're gonna be looking at.
KCFan85
May 13, 1:22pm
Can be a very good LDS experience as well.
bluecheese
May 13, 1:10pm
I think this is gonna be a strong selling point. I've actually heard ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:31pm
I have one at USU and he is loving it.
bluecheese
May 13, 1:16pm
I love BYU. But I'm not a BYU-at-all-costs guy. After ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:36pm
BYU Flex GE
Mikey
May 13, 12:46pm
What are the potential drawbacks to that program?
KCFan85
May 13, 12:47pm
If they do poorly and can't get admitted to BYU it's just college credit that
Mikey
May 13, 12:50pm
This is the answer. Or trade school or start a business if they don't want to go that route
YIsForBrigham
May 13, 12:51pm
We're gonna take a close look at this if our teen doesn't get a "yes" from BYU.
KCFan85
May 13, 1:42pm
This is what my son is planning on doing–after his mission –
Benfica1
May 13, 12:59pm
This is something we're thinking about. If ya get a good deal ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:38pm
every kid is different; I had one go to BYUI, one's fallback was UVU (but got into BYU), and two stayed in TX
byujag
May 13, 12:46pm
Yup. Very different. But I want those varied insights. How did ...
KCFan85
May 13, 12:48pm
the two who stayed in TX didn't really want the BYU experience anyway
byujag
May 13, 12:55pm
Thanks for the perspective. I think it's useful to hear this kinda stuff.
KCFan85
May 13, 2:10pm
If they were close to getting into BYU, I would probably encourage BYU-I with
Setpoint
May 13, 12:46pm
Stopped at BYU-I on drive home from Yellowstone. Felt ...
KCFan85
May 13, 12:51pm
I loved it when it was really small (Ricks College). Easier to connect w/people
runnincoug
May 13, 1:01pm
My big sister - this is going waaaaaaay back - liked ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:13pm
Man, even back when it was Ricks and less than half the size, I didn't see
Corn Pop
May 13, 1:21pm
I think it's easier when it's not too big. You meet someone in your first ward
runnincoug
May 13, 1:33pm
BYU was awesome for my oldest, except ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:41pm
Nice. Thanks for the insight.
KCFan85
May 13, 1:38pm
19K enrolled (in Rexburg, so not counting online) a semester isn't small.
Corn Pop
May 13, 1:06pm
When we stopped there a few years ago, campus felt tiny and quiet. But ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:17pm
It looks to me that, mostly, there simply isn't a lot of "green space" on the
Corn Pop
May 13, 1:42pm
Good points.
KCFan85
May 13, 2:02pm
I know it's hard to predict but it would depend greatly on what they wanted
cougarfann888
May 13, 12:48pm
No doubt. The idea of "what" to study can be just as important ...
KCFan85
May 13, 2:18pm
My son chose Utah after BYU said no
HRCougar
May 13, 12:49pm
I'd like to hear more about that. For example, ...
KCFan85
May 13, 12:56pm
He hasn’t gone yet so I’ll let you know after his mission 🙂
HRCougar
May 13, 3:10pm
Please, do! Provided he gets back by next spring. We're gonna have ...
KCFan85
May 13, 3:41pm
Where ever they can go to school for free (or at least without taking on any
BYUMizzou
May 13, 12:51pm
Agreed - the financial side is huge. Utah (the state) makes it possible for ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:00pm
The legal profession is filed with people like that
cougarfann888
May 13, 1:04pm
Get 30 credits (or AA) at UVU and transfer to BYU
deliciousmocha
May 13, 12:52pm
A couple of directions you can go...
Coug
May 13, 1:00pm
All interesting thoughts. I'm confident our teen has ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:22pm
I say take BYU if you can... I wish both of my boys had gone to BYU but they went different directions which is great...
Coug
May 13, 1:57pm
Congrats on that!
KCFan85
May 13, 2:12pm
My daughter chose Utah Tech. They don't have the reputation of the bigger
tony
May 13, 1:24pm
Hate to be a bit of a downer...
MetaLearner
May 13, 1:33pm
No, I appreciate the info. What makes them so different? I studied Chem Eng at
tony
May 13, 1:39pm
I have some experience with BYU, USU and Utah CS departments
MetaLearner
May 13, 1:56pm
Interesting info on CS here, people.
KCFan85
May 13, 2:08pm
Thanks for the perspective. I've already worked out a plan with her to get her
tony
May 13, 2:51pm
My buddy went to Dixie. He's makin' big bucks after grad school. Honestly, ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:45pm
There is a lot of investment going into Utah Tech
chochera
May 13, 4:36pm
Thanks for the info, man.
KCFan85
May 13, 1:47pm
She was accepted to UofU by the way, and they were sending her all sorts of
tony
May 14, 8:02am
What’s out of state tuition look like?
Idahoancoug91
May 13, 1:31pm
Depending on the state, it can be a killer. It's a huge incentive to ...
KCFan85
May 13, 1:48pm
UVU or Utah State - whoever gives the best scholarship offers
BYU Fan
May 13, 1:58pm
I worry that my kid won't feel challenged by UVU. On the flip side, ...
KCFan85
May 13, 2:01pm
I've done a few professional events at UVU and have always been impressed
BYU Fan
May 13, 2:21pm
My buddy encouraged his kids to go to UVU specifically to ...
KCFan85
May 13, 2:31pm
Huh, interesting. Every time I go over to UVU, it seems so dead to me.
runnincoug
May 13, 3:17pm
My kid got that impression walking around there. I think she's ...
KCFan85
May 13, 4:44pm
CO School of Mines or Air Force Academy
volleyjiver
May 13, 2:09pm
Wanna tell us more? I'm curious.
KCFan85
May 13, 2:10pm
I should qualify this would be specifically for my oldest son, who is a junior
volleyjiver
May 13, 3:35pm
Depends on so many different factors, but I'll share my thoughts
Hazzard
May 13, 2:46pm
Yeah, lots of angles. That's what I want. People often say things I'd never ...
KCFan85
May 13, 2:57pm
You’re welcome!
Hazzard
May 13, 3:10pm
What about Ensign in SLC?
Bullrider
May 13, 7:22pm
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