ca kids liking tcu

Why it’s not uncommon for kids from CA to transfer to CA private schools from Tcu

I didn't know that many people transfer out. We have had some, but no more than anywhere else.

Speak for yourself. I'm from California and I wouldn't say I'm happy here. I'm one more that's making the best of it, but I'm far from happy. This place is a creepy Stepford Wife Haven, and I wish I could get out!If I leave now, I'd have to go to community college before transferring to a UC school and I don't want to do that, so I stay. But I'm not happy nor are most of my friends who aren't southern.

I think this school is just too conservative for some people. Me being one of them. I wish I could transfer, but now it's too late.

Conservative in what sense exactly?

I see where you’re coming from with conservatism culture but TCU is a more recognized name nationally than Chapman. I wouldn’t worry about getting employment wherever you choose to live after graduating. Hope the best for you!

The first thing I noticed when I got here was that people talk about mission trips A LOT!!! Considering one of my grandparents is from the particular country in which they LOVE to do their missions, it made me very uncomfortable and it felt really creepy. How would you feel if your hometown was where people go and "help" so they can get into heaven? Second, I wasn't used to the lack of diversity. Anyone who tells you this place is diverse is either lying, or has no idea what diversity looks like. Last, even though I got into one of the better sororities, they just aren't my people. I continue on and am one of the more"chill" less involved members, but it's not what it could have been if I went to UCLA or UCSanta Barbara (both places I did not get into, but could have if I went to community college first). It's like everything, you play the hand you were dealt, and this was mine. It's fine, but I don't love it, and if I had other choices I would take them.

I'm not the person who posted about Chapman. I don't know that much about Chapman, so I can't really comment. I can say that TCU has name recognition , but it isn't always positive. I'm applying for a lot of jobs in New York and I'm not getting contacted while my friends who went to other schools are. I believe it is because of the C in TCU, but I'm not sure.

Interesting -- I thought it was pretty well understood that the C is just a historical thing as with SMU. Good to know

This university has 2 souls.One soul is the old south and it's southern and Christian, and for them the C is very important. The other soul is a big party school and for them the C is silent. . Most of the time the two souls peacefully coexist, and there are many individuals who embody both souls. I'm not southern nor am I a big partier, so this school hasn't really been the best fit for me. I choose to make the best of it, and I joined a fraternity, and I'm moderately happy. I'm not from California, but I'm not southern either, so I can't advise on the southern schools. If I had gotten into a school like Northwestern that would have been a much better fit for me. I did get into several small liberal arts schools in the Midwest and back east (i.e. Oberlin). I decided against those, because they seemed to pretentious and ultraliberal, but I overcorrected with TCU.. I probably should have chosen something like Syracuse or CU Bolder, but my parents were willing to pay for private (not humble bragging, just telling my story). There are a lot of Californians here, and most of them are partiers.

Haha Oberlin is definitely the other side of the spectrum. I’ve been to CU and it gave me a major party culture vibe. Do you feel as though the culture of Tcu overrides the small classes and other benefits of a non-state school?

I'm not any of the posters above, but I can say that the small classes really do work for me. I would have gotten eaten alive in a state school. I'm from California and I'm happy here. I do agree that this school isn't for everyone. It's a niche school and in general it works for most people here. You really should visit and spend a few days walking around. You will get a feel for the place pretty quickly and know if it is for you or not.

Think of this place as Chico State with money and a Christians.

I would say students in the honors college are as competitive as smart UCs. General student body I wouldn’t say the same. This is just my opinion.

Tcu is becoming increasingly competitive and people with 3.8 GPAs aren’t getting in, but not top UC level for sure

GPA doesn't measure much especially if your parent have a lot of money and the teachers are scared of getting fired so they give you good grades. There is a glut in the market for 4.0 everywhere. Scared private school teachers + high GPAs.If you go by standardized tests scores, we aren't very high here at TCU. It is what it is.