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Hello,
I am a high school junior researching different colleges and universities. I have narrowed my choices down to one, but there is one problem: on-campus living requirements. After weighing all the pros and cons of dorm/apartment life and personal options, I have decided living at home and commuting to school is the best possible option for me. I keep hitting brick walls with any university I research, though, because most require freshmen to live on-campus, which I fully understand. However, this is not the path I intend to take. The university I am strongly considering requires on-campus living for both freshmen and sophomore years. Is there any way I can get around these requirements and are they truly requirements or just highly recommended? Thank-you for your help!
~Anonymous
Unfortunately, at colleges that require on campus living for at least part of the four years there are very few, if any, exceptions to the rule. Occasionally if there are health issues that would make living on campus difficult they might consider something different but that would be very unusual. I think your better option is to focus on colleges that do not require the student to live on campus.
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Todd Johnson
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I can help students and families understand the whole college admissions process from evaluating what a student wants from a college to finding the right college. This includes advising on the college application, the essay, recommendations and visiting colleges. I also can help families understand college financial aid. I have particular expertise in helping students who are applying to BS/MD programs.
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I am a lawyer as well as a college admission consultant and have spent more than 11 years consulting with students and families on how to find the right college for each student. I work with students throughout the US as well as international students who wish to attend college in the US. I have helped hundreds of students find the best college for each student's needs. I have particular expertise helping students become the most competitive candidate for BS/MD programs.
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Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Member;
Higher Education Consultants Association;
National Association for College Admission Counseling;
Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling
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Todd is the author of "BS/MD Programs-The Complete Guide: Getting into Medical School from High School."
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BA St. Olaf College;
JD Washington University in St. Louis
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I am an instructor for the University of California Irvine extension.
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