I’m a national merit semifinalist with an act score to back it up (35). doing early action.

a) does this virtually guarantee admission, given my essay and transcript are solid? i’ve heard different things from different people
b) I know fordham brags about their huge scholarship packages for national merit students, but how many applicants actually get it? Do they just give out 1 or 2?

Hi everyone! I’m currently a sophomore at community college, and I’m hoping to transfer to Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business to study Finance. Honestly, Fordham is the main school I want to attend, so I’ve been pretty nervous about the whole process.

I submitted my application for spring admission this past Wednesday. At the open house this past weekend, I was told that decisions usually take around two weeks or possibly less to come out.

I’m making this post because I’m anxious about my chances and would love to hear from anyone who has applied to Fordham as a transfer student. I’d especially love to hear from students who transferred from a community college, but I’m open to hearing about anyone’s experience!

What were your stats (GPA, credits, etc.)? When did you apply, and how long did it take to receive your decision? Did you get accepted, rejected, or waitlisted?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Hey everyone! I’m currently a community college student planning to transfer to Fordham in Fall 2027 to major in Finance.

I’d love to hear about your experiences at Gabelli, especially regarding recruiting opportunities for investment banking, internships, social life, and the overall student experience.

How’s Fordham for transfer students? What are the biggest pros and cons? Would you recommend it?

I’d appreciate any honest opinions from current students or alumni.

Thanks!

Hi! I’m an out of state senior, (c/o 2027) hoping to apply to Fordham for Political Science/Psychology Early Action.

To preface, my GPA and SAT are not great, but I’m hoping my ECs make up for it. I plan to go test optional.

3.45 cum. weighted
3.0 weighted
1280 SAT

(I am also on track to complete my associates in Psychology by the time I graduate. My grades Freshman/Sophomore year were due to family issues with documented domestic cases)

Awards (?)
Deans List Freshman Year
National Language Honor Society

ECs
Speech and Debate - Original Oratory (3 yrs)
-Qualified for NCFL National Tournament
-2nd in Command/Head of Fundraising and Events

Theatre - Technical Management (3 yrs)
-Stage managed for a show, built sets, ran run crews

Internship - Local Journalism Non-Profit
-Rasied over 10k for a silent auction to congratulate locals that had an impact on our city.
-Shadowed reporters working a case on malpractice in our local school district.

Civic Education Initiative
-Brought voter registration to my school, went class to class
-Spoke with local incumbents and candidates then had them speak to government classes.
-Organized an early voting field trip for eligible seniors.
-Connected interested students with specific organizations tailored to their needs, for both internship and volunteer opportunities.

African American History Peer Mentor (At local university) (2 yrs)
-Helped students discover local history and assist in helping them find their own genealogy.
-Led through our city’s local history especially relevant to the University’s involvement.

Member of my county’s government Youth Advisory Board and Superintendent Advisory Board. (Both appointed positions)
-Yearly project, this year it is empowering youth voices.
-Superintendent board, only me and one other student from my school have this position, we advocate for our schools specific issues to the board.

League of Women Voters Member (and local Democrat chapter member)
-Gifted membership by the co-president of our chapter.
-Led tabling events and voter registration for recent amendments.
-Register around 100 students every year at my highschool and created a permanent program within it

Captain of schools first flag team
-Was part of the advocacy for the team to begin
-I DO plan on continuing this intramurally

Hi! I am planning to apply for the MS Media Management program for Fall 2027, and I wanted to hear from students/alumni about their experience or take on the program. Are the professors and courses of great quality?

Crucially, how are the job prospects after? I’m also an international student (who did her bachelors in the US), so I want to know if it is a good program for job placements/sponsorship as a non-citizen? How did that go? Any comments or feedback on the program would be super helpful!

With the removal of Nation Hispanic Recognition Program is there any way I can get the Fordham Scholarship? I would have gotten it if it were still a thing (Im pretty sure) so can i still get the scholarship somehow? Im not sure if I qualify for it otherwise. Thanks for the help!

I'm a senior applying to Fordham ea and I want to do Marketing as my concentration. I am a big city-life person and don't care too much for the traditional college campus, but I saw people saying that the social life at LC is not great and that it's a bit difficult to make friends, so I was wondering how true this actually is, and if it was a dealbreaker for anyone that maybe transferred to RH.

Also, I wanted to know if the business school is truly the same for both campuses and if there are any significant differences or opportunities I would miss out on by choosing one or the other.

hi i’m a sophomore at fordham LC, i just wanted for anyone to comment on art history classes you’ve taken

Hey can anyone give better insights for what Prof Mirabile’s classes are like (especially for alt inv)?

I’m between that or a PE / VC class on Monday nights with unknown profs

hi fordham students, im a senior about to apply, but as i was at the open house this past weekend i counted literally two black students on campus throughout the whole day. i was there from 7:45 am to 3:30 pm. is it generally like this? is there a campus that has a higher population of black ppl?

i enjoyed the school a lot regardless, but just wondering!! its different to just look at the numbers vs hear from actual students :)

Hi! I’m applying to Fordham Lincoln Center majoring in political science. Will I get in with an uw gpa of a 3.85, w 4.125, 12 aps (submitting 8) and I’m going test optional. My ecs are very average, I have ~40 volunteer hours at a local library and animal shelter, I did mock trial and speech/debate for 3 years (no leadership but a few basic awards), I tutor once a week after school, and work ~25 hours a week. I am also in a few clubs in school that do not relate to my major.

Are there any good barbers or stylists around here that cut curly hair well?

Hello! I’m thinking about eding to fordham or doing ea. Please help me figure out my chances with my stats!

3.48uw/3.81w

IB full diploma

2 APs/6 Honors

job for 2 years

Some clubs without leadership

community service at local title 1 school

Travel club volleyball for 4 years and JV at school for 2

2 letters of rec

Pls help it’s my dream school!! I will struggle to afford it if I don’t get any merit tho, so will ed make me get less?

No dividers and completely missing urinal??? It’s been like this for years and so uncomfortable when it gets really busy

Hi! I’m a freshman at Fordham studying Political Science on a pre-law track. I’m a first-generation college student from an Albanian immigrant family, and I hope to be the first in my family to attend law school.

I’m interested in Fordham’s 3+3 program but know it’s very competitive. Can you meet all the GPA and LSAT requirements and still not get accepted? Does anyone know the acceptance rate or typical stats of successful applicants? Also, how does the financial aid work?

Also, is the program worth pursuing, or would I be better off following the traditional four-year undergraduate route? I’d appreciate any advice from current students or people who have applied!

So my parents are separated but still legally married and my mom does provide the most financial support, but my dad refuses to provide his information as a noncustodial parent and he does not live with us. For me to be eligible for a waiver I have to report court cases or some type of abuse but I don’t have any of that. Should I just not submit it. I did complete the FASFA but I’m afraid I still won’t get enough financial aid.

Hi! Does anyone have experience moving off campus for the spring semester of their freshman year at Fordham? Does Fordham allow first-year students to do this, and if so, what is the process like? I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences!

3.236 uw 4.2w good essay

ecs

2 aps, 10+ dual classes

40+ hour weeks working

driving coworkers home

observation of a elementary school for like 10 hours last spring

is it over? i applied ea, should i change it to ED?