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Great Academics

Disclaimer: I'm a Cell and Molecular bio major, so I don't really know about the other departments. My department is filled with brilliant teachers who (for the most part) care about their students' success. If you're looking for a college that gives half the class A's and the other half B's, don't come here. Most classes either aren't curved (higher level classes anyway) or are curved so that only 15 or 20% get A's. I got B's in most of my classes even though I worked really hard. Still, I feel like my undergrad education has amply prepared me for medical school, and I'm thrilled to have attended such a great school.

Horrible

Only place to part during class time is in the Diboll parking garage on the very back end of campus farthest away from the academic buildings. Side street parking is an option, but it's often hard to find a place, and there is a two hour limit (meter maids love to lurk around campus side streets and give out $20 parking tickets). Scott Cowen (university president) adamantly opposed to building additional parking. On top of all of this, yearly parking permits are about $550-650 depending on if you commute or are a resident. Freshman cannot have cars.

Used to Be Great, Dunno About That Anymore

They used to give almost everyone a scholarship when I was admitted, but I hear they are getting more stingy as more and more people are applying to Tulane. Personally, I got the Dean's Honor Scholarship which covers 100% tuition. They give that out to 100 applicants a year. I still end up paying around $5000 a year in various fees and books, but it's nice to know I won't have any loans. Most of my friends got the presidential scholarship which I think covers around $20000 a year.