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Get the inside scoop on James Madison admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


Status
Admissions Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The admissions process at JMU is fairly standard. It has been nearly 10 years--and they likely have changed their process since then--but they re...   READ MORE
Alumni
Too long ago to remember exact details, do not remember the process as being unusually difficult. Transfer of credits from the University of Pitt...   READ MORE
Current Student
JMU had a very basic process for applying. They required 1 essay, and no faculty recommendations. There was no interview. As best I can figure, th...   READ MORE
Current Student
After viewing the campus, I had decided that it was the most rewarding and the most fun. Since I was just beginning my college carrer I thought I...   READ MORE
Status
Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
I never had a problem registering for a class during my four years at JMU. If I was unable to register for a course, I had plenty of other course...   READ MORE
Alumni
Transferred enough credits that my status from the begining gave me an early registration time, so I had no problem getting the classes I wanted w...   READ MORE
Current Student
The business school is very challenging, and gives the fewest As of any college on campus. The program is highly demanding, both in time, and comp...   READ MORE
Current Student
Since www.ratemyprofessor.com has come out it has been slightly more difficult to choose a class with a fun teacher as opposed to the more obtuse ...   READ MORE
Status
Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
I did not take appropriate advantage of the career resources that were available to me at JMU. I have returned since then to recruit as an employer, ...   READ MORE
Alumni
I have no first hand knowledge of the University's effect on career.   READ MORE
Current Student
JMU offers many fairs with companies looking for interns, and really urges students to persue internships. The university has a good name, that seems ...   READ MORE
Current Student
As I am still attending I am not familiar with the carrer fairs that occur almost monthly, however JMU provides the students who are interested a very...   READ MORE
Status
Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
I have never told a single person that I would not recommend JMU. I cannot imagine saying such a thing--I don't think it would be possible! I di...   READ MORE
Alumni
As a commuting student living far from the campus I am not qualified to evaluate this either.   READ MORE
Current Student
Off campus housing is desirable, and widely available. Most apartments are 4 bedroom, 4 or 5 bath. Rent is in the $300-350 per month range.The com...   READ MORE
Current Student
I enjoy all aspects of JMU. Despite not doing as well as I would like in a class, there really is not much that I am disappointed with. The hous...   READ MORE
Status
Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Although matters have improved somewhat since my graduation, to this day Harrisonburg does not provide the JMU community with a great deal of dini...   READ MORE
Alumni
I did not participate.   READ MORE
Current Student
The school has a very mild bar scene, with most parties in off campus housing. Some weeknights certain bars have been able to have great success, ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Harrisonburg does not have any bars, per-say. It has grills with bars inside however the bars are not the main source of entertainment on weekend...   READ MORE

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