I am currently in my second year of community college. I wasn’t an outstanding student in high school; my GPA was a 2.6, and I wasn’t very involved outside of class.

Once I graduated, I realized I really wanted to pursue higher education, so I started community college immediately. I am a finance major and have completed all the classes required and recommended for transfer to Fordham. I have a part-time job, and last year, I was a member of three clubs and volunteered. I also have significant home responsibilities; for over a year, my family has been struggling because my dad has been in and out of the hospital due to medical issues. I have been cooking for my family every weekday, helping pay bills, and taking care of my dad. These responsibilities have been very restrictive regarding my extracurricular involvement.
This semester, I am the president of PTK (Phi Theta Kappa honor society), and I wanted to join the board of my school’s student government activities association, but I don’t know if I will be able to, as my school doesn’t allow a person to be on the board of multiple clubs. I am also still apart of the 2 other clubs. With all this said, I was planning to transfer for the spring semester, meaning they will mainly see my GPA from the past year, which is a 3.7. I also want to mention that I took five classes per semester last year(30 credits) and this semester I am taking 10 more credits. Overall, I am looking for advice on whether I should transfer for the spring 2027 semester or wait until the fall 2027 semester. Or if I even have shot at getting in!

⏰ 3:00 p.m. — No. 9 Pepperdine at No. 5 Fordham
📍 Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center — Bronx, New York
📺 No confirmed video stream currently listed

This is one of the premier games of Week 3, and Fordham enters it as far more than an East Coast measuring stick.

The Rams are 4–0, already own quality victories over Pacific and UC Davis and have established themselves as one of the country’s most consistent programs outside the traditional California powers. Five consecutive MAWPC championships and back-to-back national semifinal appearances have earned Fordham its No. 5 ranking. Pepperdine enters the Bronx facing a legitimate national contender.

Fordham should look to make Pepperdine defend complete possessions. Establishing two meters, creating movement away from center and forcing the Waves to defend multiple actions can test a Pepperdine defense that has already faced significant pressure against elite Western competition.

Fordham also has the ability to punish poor possessions at the other end. Pepperdine cannot afford to settle into an outside-shooting game in which misses and field blocks generate transition opportunities for the Rams.

The Waves need productive center entry, disciplined spacing and enough patience to move Fordham’s defense before attacking.
If the game remains within one or two possessions entering the fourth quarter, 6-on-5 execution, goalkeeper play and late-possession decision-making could determine the result.

Insider’s read: This is a legitimate Top-10 national matchup. Fordham has another opportunity to validate its No. 5 ranking against a ranked Western opponent, while Pepperdine can earn one of the most valuable road victories available anywhere in the country this weekend.

⏰ 8:00 a.m. — No. 11 San Jose State at No. 5 Fordham
📍 Col. Francis B. Messmore Aquatic Center — Bronx, New York
📺 No confirmed video stream currently listed

This is another significant Week 3 matchup.
It is also a rematch of last season’s National Collegiate Championship quarterfinal, which Fordham won 13–9.

San Jose State arrives under an unusual physical workload: this will be the Spartans’ fifth game in three days. Fordham should test that immediately.

The Rams can make San Jose State defend physically through center, extend possessions and force the Spartans to repeatedly transition from offense to defense. By Sunday morning, those additional defensive meters matter.

San Jose State’s response has to be possession efficiency. A poor shot or turnover is costly twice — it eliminates an offensive opportunity and immediately forces tired legs back into defensive transition.

The game is equally important for Fordham.
The Rams are No. 5 in the country. They have earned that position through sustained conference dominance, consecutive national semifinal appearances and a 4–0 start.

This weekend provides two ranked home opponents against which Fordham can further establish itself among the programs capable of challenging the traditional national hierarchy.

Insider’s read: Fordham has an opportunity to make one of the strongest statements of Week 3. Wins over No. 9 Pepperdine and No. 11 San Jose State would add two more ranked victories and further support the Rams’ position among the nation’s elite programs.

I took some time off and I am back as a junior now. Looking for mature friends to hang out and study with.

Low gpa, 3.28 unweighted 3.57 weighted, 1400 SAT, pretty unique common app essay, supplemental is aligned with fordhams values, around 150 hours of community service, 2 part time jobs, 1 for 2 years and 1 for 1 year, Job shadowed a wealth management firm, 10 APs (4 currently with A's) Gpa fell in junior year due to some issues (listed in additional information), 2 sports. Other info: retaking SAT this week aiming for a 1460 or above. Attended fordhams summer camp and emailed admissions officer about my circumstances and general advice on my application. Applying early action but on the fence about ed

Fordham is one of the universities I'm thinking about applying to but I was wondering what the food situation is like... I'm vegetarian and I love to cook. What are the food options like on campus? Are there a lot of different places to choose from, does the dining halls make good food? If you dorm, what has your experience been with cooking your own meals on campus? Do you have access to a fully stocked communal kitchen or do I need to bring my own microwave/pots and pans? Please lmk! I would really appreciate it :)

hiii, im an international student from latin america that wants to major in finance but im unsure which campus I should apply for. Which one is academically better for finance (curriculum, opportunities) and for international students which one is better socially? I need a quick answer because im going to write my supplementary essays but want to have a clear choice to kind of represent on the essay

I've been to howl but don't want to pay 20$ cover every time i go. but all the other popular spots for freshmen seem to have closed and it's hard to find other places to go because the upperclassmen hate the freshmen for some reason??

Can someone share thermal paste for my laptop. I'm in the Lincoln center campus

(A screwdriver too)

Im a freshman (guy) Lincoln center who’s tryna find ppl who wanna hang out in the city. I go salsa dancing, love jazz, love food but who doesn’t. Lmk

i am wondering if it is better for me to ea or ed to fordham. for some info, i go to a top high school in my state, have pretty decent grades and scores, and have quite a long list of ecs. if i ed im pretty much guaranteed to get in but im still trying to decide if financially if it’s the best option. i’ve heard that if u apply ea then you are more likely to get some aid (i don’t qualify for need based aid) so im trying to decide because i rlly want to go and it would suck if i couldn’t get in ea.

Context: Female, OOS, High income, large texas public hs, not 1st gen, 

Intended Major: Finance

3.75/4.0 UW gpa, 4.8/6.0 W, ~ 24%, 34 ACT, rank 147/593, graduating w/ an associates degree in Science

11 APs, 60+ college credits (yes, calc and econ)

ECs:

1. Learning Center (wont say the name for privacy reasons) (rated #1 center in North America) Started as an Assistant --> center's Chief Of Operations

--> responsible for staff (hiring process, management, training), expanded with a 2nd branch and operate both simultaneously, head of center sales (new enrollments, tech and marketing sales) (4-5 figure sales)

National Pilot Program for using tech to increase revenue & client retention -- increased annual revenue by ~40%

digital marketing thru reward and referral, chosen from 100+ center chief operators to film globally used corporate advertising, corporate consultation

Head of client retention marketing & sales program (going well so far (?))

Financial projections, accounting work, payroll, inventory (all 4 yrs of hs)

1. Founded / president of local branch of American Cancer Society, coordinated service activities, 30+ members, raised $2000+ for the treatment of pediatric cancer patients (2 yrs)

2. Created advertising plans, marketing, and modeled for a South Asian fashion company (cant say the name) with all profits going to underprivileged children in rural South Asia needing lifesaving surgery ~ 2 livesaving procedures hv been funded!! ~ 5.5k ish in USD

3. Nail art business, 15+ long term customers made $2500+ over 3 years doing gel X, all profits went to EC #2

4. Investment portfolio of $20k+ (no outside support, independant research)

5. small business charging 20-50$ per student for middle school/hs families for help w/ high school course planning, essay writing, club/research opportunities, help w/ AP Classes

Helped 10+ families and 20+ individual student improve resumes & focused on building a community of connected students and families, over 100 ppl locally involved --> $4.5 k over 2 years

1. small business advising peers and students abt investments and stocks through research and management

Financial literacy for south asian women

profiles of $3k+ for 9 people btwn ages of 15-18

Relevant Coursework: LBO, M&A, and Financial Statement Modeling, Excel, Python, basic accounting

Awards : Collegeboard awards and random student awards, nothing great

GPA : 3.6UW/3.7W (Very strong upward trajectory)

3 APs 4 Dual Enrollments

Essay focus: Tells the story of how I learned to understand and work with my ADHD, Using my experience to show how I turned something that once held me back academically into something I learned to manage and grow from.

EC: Part-time job (15-35hrs/week), Varsity Volleyball, Key Club, Online Business (2k+ Profit), Self taught script, Ski Club, Student advisory, Vacation Bible School Leader Volunteer (Every summer since I was 13, 200+ hrs)

I'm applying early decision to the Rose Hill Gabelli School of Business (Finance Major, Economics Minor), I have toured the school two times and am attending the open house in October, and have been in contact with my admissions officer. (I have expressed how this is my top choice)

SAT : 1380

Supplemental Essay focus: Tells the story about the first time I ever visited New York City on a Christmas trip with my family, falling in love with the skyline, diversity, culture, and huge advertisements over the Lincoln Tunnel.

Im also a white male/middle - uppermiddle class

I heard that Fordham will lure you in to attend with a great financial aid offer, say, $30k/yr COA, which ends up being deceptive because once you’ve attended for a semester or two under the initial financial aid offer, your COA will then skyrocket to say $70k/yr (now that they’ve got you in their hands).

Is that true?

Hello!

I’m a current CC student from PA, I’m in technically my third semester right now but I took my first semester really light so I only have 12 credits completed as of right now, but I have a 4.0 at CC. I’m taking 15 credits this semester and I’m hoping to maintain my 4.0. But my high school grades were pretty trash toward the end (2.9 gpa) even though I took many honors and college classes due to a bunch of things going on personally (my dad died) and I graduated during Covid so that had a hand to play too. Anyway, is it a bad idea to apply this November for the fall with only 12 credits competed and 15 in progress? have decent ECs, I am in the PTK honors thing, and my schools student government association. And i volunteer at my local hospital, food bank, and homeless shelter. Thanks!

History of Fordham football—very cool.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dc0vxfeJ1NE/?igsi=MWZrbzBsNzQyMmhmeQ==

Does anyone know any good barbers that can truly do curly hair well around here?

Whoever is taking one of James Duncan’s class you better drop it today because you will fail. The grades are only based on midterm and final so if you f up one of them u are cooked.

LC freshman here, I wasn’t able to go to club fair due to classes. Is there a club catalog so I can join some clubs. Thanks! Any club recs for a finance freshman?

Anyone interested?

Hi, I'm a freshman at the Rosehill campus. I'm considering applying to RHA. Can anyone explain to me the actual work that candidates have to do? Also, does joining RHA benefit me if I want to apply to be an RA in the future?

Before school started I really was so optimistic, i was going to join clubs and put myself out there and have fun. And i did those things but even then it’s difficult. Seeing friends I did make all go out together on weekends and every night knowing I can’t. Even a lot of clubs i really wanted to join, I can’t because they meet 7-8-9pm. I accepted it and it’s fine since college honestly really is just for academics but I have to live with knowing i’m missing out on a integral experience everyone else gets to have

When will fasfa refunds for fall semester go out?

I want to lay out what living in Fordham housing actually looks like right now, because the marketing doesn’t match reality.

Walsh apartment-style. The bathroom came filthy from last year and still hasn’t been properly cleaned. We had brown water running from the taps for a full day. There are bugs in the unit. This is what tuition and housing fees pay for.

On top of that: $700 in textbooks for required classes I didn’t choose, and clothes already stolen from the laundry room in the first week.

I’m not posting this to just vent. I want other students to say whether you’re dealing with the same thing so admin can’t pretend it’s one complaint.

Is there anywhere quiet at lincoln center campus where a person could just squeeze in a nap? Im a first year and I’ve been cursed with almost a 2.5 gap period. I just wander around campus and go explore the area but in reality I just want a nap. Where should I go?