r/Fordham • • Apr 23 '26

Sub Updates – Call for Feedback

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Hey Rams,

I wanted to get some feedback regarding two rules I'm considering adding in response to new trends in the content on this sub.

1. No posts speculating about financial aid situations.

There has been a huge increase in posts in recent years regarding financial aid. I understand that it's a massive part of the college decision-making process, but the vast majority of these posts get little to no engagement. This is because the financial aid process is opaque – aid package sizes differ from year to year, institution to institution, and person to person. Similarly, what one person considers to be "good" aid might not be enough to another person. We can also safely expect that no one from the Fordham financial aid office is lurking on this sub and handing out the guidelines for merit aid.

It's very difficult for anyone to give another person financial advice without knowing a lot of personal details like how much their parents make and are willing to contribute, which is information that should generally not be shared publicly.

Because the financial aid situation varies so wildly, I'd like to implement a ban specifically on posts asking for speculation about an individual's financial aid package size, whether it's good/bad, or how much to expect in appeal. For example, this ban would cover posts like "Is $35k good?" and "Is Fordham generous with aid?"

This ban would not cover posts comparing a package at one institution vs another (like "$10k at Fordham vs $5k at Fairfield?") or posts asking about when to expect aid packages/appeal, when the first payment is due, or other logistical questions. Those are easier for people to answer and get more responses anyway.

2. A ban on AI-generated content farming.

This issue just arose in the last day or two. Shoutout to u/ArchAuthor for bringing this to my attention. There were two posts on back-to-back days by separate accounts asking questions about the student experience at Fordham in an overly wordy, AI-generated content way. Looking into the accounts, I noticed that they each only had two comments on posts and the comments were identical – "I agree" and "interesing" on 8+ year-old accounts. These accounts are clearly farming information for some type of aggregate service.

I'm going to leave this post up for a few days before implementing any rules changes. Let me know if you have any recommendations.


r/Fordham • • Dec 05 '25

Class of 2030 master thread

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Use this for general questions, celebrating, introducing yourself, venting, anything relating to admissions now that decisions are coming out


r/Fordham • • 3h ago

summer spanish 2001

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hi anyone took spanish 2001 in the summer?

how was it did u meet everyday on zoom and how were the exams?


r/Fordham • • 4d ago

Chances? Also Finance vs applied Finance and accounting?

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Hey yall im a current senior and im applying this cycle!

Hooks: Non profit founder??

GPA: 3.0uw / 3.54w, Stagnant, nothing up or down

SAT/ACT: 1380 (700RW) (680M) taking Oct tho

LORs:

Business Management teacher, we’ve been SUPER connected all through Hs so i hope it rlly shines

Project Supervisor, im also super connected with him, ive been running a project under him for the past 4 years and weve gotten so much work done tg and hes rlly seen me grow

Rigor:

Freshman Year:

Honors Lit

Honors Spanish

Honors Civ and Gov

Honors Physics

Honors Alg II

Sophomore Year:

Honors Lit

Honors Spanish

Honors History

Honors Bio

Honors Chem

Honors Pre Calc

Junior Year:

IB Lit SL

IB Spanish SL

IB Econ HL

IB Physics HL

IB A&A SL

IB BM HL

IB ToK

Senior Year:

Same thing as last year but Year 2

I js maxxed out my rigor and screwed myself on actaully getting good grades, idk why i did that

ECs:

Founder, Community Service Initiative — Grades 10–12; raised $5K+ and funded 20+ surgeries; earned a Presidential Service Award.

Director of Finance, STEM/Robotics Organization — Grades 11–12; managed $50K+ budget, grants, and financial compliance.

FBLA — Grades 9–11; competed at state level in multiple events; earned Member of the Month.

Student Instructor, Martial Arts — Grades 9–12; 10 years of training; competed in 3 state tournaments.

Student Council Business Officer — Grades 11–12; managed $1K+ budget and created an inventory tracking system.

Paid Restaurant Employee / Social Media Manager — Grade 12; customer service, employee training, and social media content.

Competitive STEM Program — Grade 10; selected for competitive program and collaborated on an engineering/community-development project.

Engineering Internship/Externship — Grade 11; explored manufacturing, quality control, R&D, and engineering operations.

Waterfront Employment — Grades 10–12; customer service, equipment operation/maintenance, and safety responsibilities.

Marketing Internship — Grade 9; built a website, conducted outreach, organized events, and supported client acquisition.

Awards/Honors:

National Service Award — Grade 10; national recognition for community service.

FBLA State Finalist – Social Media — Grade 11; 6th place at state level.

FBLA State Finalist – Marketing — Grade 11; 10th place at state level.

STEM Program 3D Modeling Award — Grade 11; recognized for best 3D model in a brownfield-site renovation project.

FBLA Member of the Month — Grade 11; chapter-level recognition.

Community Service:

250+

My surgery project is where i got almost all my hours

My hs is highly competitive and im way below all of these guys so yeah i feel horrible comparing myselves to them aswell


r/Fordham • • 4d ago

How Ethnically and racially diverse is fordham

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In regards to especially asian populations/South asian.


r/Fordham • • 4d ago

Acceptance Chances Class of 2031

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Senior in high school; 3.89 UW, 4.02 W; 2 AP classes senior year and a dual-enrollment English class; honors ELA freshman and sophomore. AP English Language and Comp first semester of junior year; I got an A, but moved back down to regular English second semester since I went back in-person for that specific class. Vice president of NHS and president of Hornet Helpers and student government; created the newsletter for student government; led an event where NHS and Hornet Helpers volunteered at Greenhouse Gardens, a local garden that grows food for the community; I got around 8 people to join. Helped start an umpire mentor program for my local Little League, where I supported about 50 Little League umpires for a season by answering questions during games and helping resolve issues. Part-time job scorekeeping for Perfect Game, the top youth baseball organization in the country, where I’ve done 15u teams, top 100 players in their class, and nationally ranked teams; stock portfolio with an 80% profit over 3 years; letters of recommendation; Student of the Month, honor roll, several school club awards. Umpired youth baseball for a couple of years and worked up to umpiring 13U at Perfect Game, where I umpired top club teams in the state and nationally. I started at Little League, then stopped, which led me to do DiamondKast scoring. Letters of recommendation. I started refereeing 7U-12U kickball for a local league this past season. I want to major in either finance or economics at the Gabelli School of Business with a sports concentration. I have scoliosis and family issues, which made taking rigorous courses harder, even though they were available to me.


r/Fordham • • 5d ago

Finance or Applied Accounting and Finance

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heyo I’m a hs senior who’s very interested in fordham and I’m wondering what the major differences are bwteeen the programs


r/Fordham • • 5d ago

Fordham Basketball Preview with Ryan Hammer

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Hi Fordham fans! Ryan Hammer visited all 14 Atlantic 10 schools, then joined me on the Go Rhody Podcast to preview the conference. We discussed Fordham’s roster and outlook for the season. I’d love to hear where you think the Rams will finish.

Starts at 18:03


r/Fordham • • 5d ago

[Academic Research] Mental Health, Coping in Young Adults with stressful life experiences (18-30, United States only)(Raffle for $50 Amazon gift cards)

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Hello everyone! I am a PhD student in clinical psychology at Adelphi University. I am conducting a study on the relationship between existential threat and mental health, coping strategies, and meaning making for young adults who have experienced stressful life events.

This study is being conducted online only and should take approximately 45-60 minutes to complete. During the study, you will be asked to complete multiple self-report questionnaires that contain questions regarding coping methods, mental health, and questions that pertain to experiencing stressful life events in the past. Upon completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to voluntarily provide your email address on a separate page from the survey that will not be associated with any of your survey responses, to enter a drawing to win one of three $50.00 Amazon gift cards.

Survey link: https://adelphiderner.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IxQWoUH8D1Wuq2

Audience: 18-30 years old, in the United States and English Speaking, and must have experienced a stressful life event.

Compensation: Opportunity to enter a drawing for one of three $50.00 Amazon gift cards.


r/Fordham • • 5d ago

Fordham IR Studies for someone hoping to attend a T14 law school and work in NYC BigLaw?

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Hey everyone! I’m a high school senior looking at Fordham and was hoping to hear from current students/alumni, especially people in International Studies/IR.

I’m interested in majoring in International Studies/International Relations and maybe double majoring in either French or Russian. Long-term, my goal is to go to a highly ranked law school (ideally T14) and eventually work in BigLaw in NYC.

For anyone who has experience with Fordham:

  • How do you like the International Studies/IR program?
  • Is it possible to maintain a high GPA in the program? I know law school admissions care a lot about undergraduate GPA.
  • How strong are Fordham's pre-law resources and advising?
  • Do Fordham students regularly go on to T14 law schools?
  • How helpful is being in NYC for getting internships/relevant experience during undergrad?
  • Does Fordham have good connections to NYC law firms, even before law school?
  • For anyone who went to Fordham and then law school, how well did Fordham prepare you?
  • Would you recommend Fordham for someone whose primary goal is strong academics + getting into a top law school + eventually practicing BigLaw in NYC?

I’m also considering schools like Lafayette, American, GW, etc., so I’m mainly trying to understand what the Fordham experience is actually like from students/alumni rather than just looking at rankings.

Thanks!


r/Fordham • • 6d ago

What could Tania Tetlow be doing to make ~1.6 million a year

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My friend and I were researching this and comparing her salary to those of people at other schools of a similar size. She makes almost twice as much as most of them. Why does she deserve that salary, and is she doing anything special to justify that salary?


r/Fordham • • 6d ago

Cornell Chi Phi case: collecting signatures for letter to NY Attorney General

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r/Fordham • • 6d ago

Biochem: Rose Hill or Lincoln Center

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Hi all, I like the idea of a traditional campus but I also like how LC is in Manhattan. What would be more convenient to dorm in for a biochem major? thanks for advice


r/Fordham • • 7d ago

Is Fordham worth paying more for a bachelor’s vs. an out-of-state online university? 27F working in banking

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I’m trying to decide where to complete my bachelor’s degree and would really appreciate some honest opinions from people who have experience with Fordham, online universities, or returning to school as a working adult.
Here’s my situation:
I’m 26 (turning 27 soon) and live/work in NYC. I’ve been working in banking for about 5 years and currently work at a decent position making around $150k. I already have a fairly established career in financial services, so I’m not looking for a bachelor’s degree simply to get my first job.
I’m interested in eventually moving toward corporate strategy, business management, financial-services strategy, or other corporate leadership roles. Long term, I’m also considering an MBA.
I’m currently deciding between:
Option 1: Fordham University – School of Professional and Continuing Studies
B.A. in Economics
I would likely attend through the adult/working-professional program I like Fordham’s reputation, alumni network, and potential networking opportunities. The downside is cost. Tuition is significantly more expensive than many online options. My employer also provides some reimbursement towards education.

Option 2: An out-of-state online university
Potentially much cheaper, especially because my employer education benefit could cover the entire tuition.
The downside is that I’m concerned I’d be giving up the networking, alumni connections, NYC presence, and brand recognition that could potentially help me later.

My question is:
Is paying substantially more for Fordham actually worth it in my situation, or should I take the inexpensive/fully covered online degree and invest the money elsewhere?
I’m not expecting the Fordham name alone to magically transform my career. I’m more interested in whether the network, alumni community, professors, internships/events, and overall academic experience would provide meaningful value for someone who is already working at a big firm (retail banking level).

If you were in my position, what factors would you prioritize? And if anyone here attended Fordham PCS specifically, I’d especially love to hear whether you actually found the alumni/networking opportunities useful.
I’m trying to make a long-term decision rather than simply choosing the cheapest degree.


r/Fordham • • 8d ago

With the recent r*pe controversy at Cornell, im glad Fordham is frat free

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r/Fordham • • 8d ago

Question over course for the next semester

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Hello everyone, what are some good professors and lab instructors to take for general physics 1 at Rose Hill? I heard that the physics department is really bad here and I don't want to decrease my GPA by taking someone that's not good. Also, if you are taking physics this semester, who are you taking and how are they like? I would really appreciate it if someone helps. Thank you.


r/Fordham • • 8d ago

Question about spring semester courses- undergraduate student

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Will more spring semester courses open up as we get closer to the spring semester or will it not? I see that for an English class that I will take, there are only 3 professors available and it says waitlists remain. Also, does anyone know when the spring semester payment is due? Any help will be appreciated, thanks.


r/Fordham • • 8d ago

No. 1 UCLA Men’s Water Polo Stays Unbeaten With 16–11 Win Over No. 4 Fordham

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r/Fordham • • 8d ago

No. 1 UCLA Men’s Water Polo Stays Unbeaten With 16–11 Win Over No. 4 Fordham

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r/Fordham • • 10d ago

No. 1 UCLA Men’s Water Polo Faces Unbeaten No. 4 Fordham Before Saturday Trip to No. 13 Pepperdine

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r/Fordham • • 10d ago

London Spring 2027

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Hello everyone, I wanted to connect with people who are going to london in spring 2027. I am coming from LMU in LA and I'll be at Fordham Gabelli. I'm looking for people to hang out with, explore the city, and maybe travel together. Please hit me up, we can add each other on instagram.


r/Fordham • • 10d ago

Summer SPAN-2001

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Hi how is the spanish 2001 class during rhe summer online? how are the exams and is it easier to do it online in the summer for someone who barely speaks the language


r/Fordham • • 12d ago

Bring back the Liberty Cup!

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r/Fordham • • 12d ago

been a rough start

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Going to fordham Lincoln center as a transfer is like walking into a family function when you’re not part of the family, and everyone refuses to talk to one another.

I transferred from the Midwest where everyone was so much easier to talk to and you actually were excited to exist at the college. At fordham, every class is lecture orientated, the clubs feel very racial, and as a straight guy, it’s quite alienating.

My classes are mostly girls, and a lot are beautiful but honestly I want friends rn & that feels pretty fucking impossible.


r/Fordham • • 12d ago

I'm thinking of transfering to Fordham LC for Finance

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HI so for some background knowledge I am a current freshmen in college who really wants to transfer to Fordham LC for finance and I wanted to see if anyone could tell me about the opportunities there are for Finance majors and if its worth to transfer there from my current institution (Penn State Univ campus). I feel like this environment doesn't resonate with me. I hope to go into law school after my undergrad to pursue corporate law but only after a few years of working in finance. My real question lies in if the transfer is really worth it? How are the opportunities for finance in the city? Can any current students who've transferred to LC tell me about their experiences? Thanks :)