I don't think they only accept Christians, though you should know that they do require you to attend courses on religion. Also, not only is this a dry campus but they don't even allow caffeine on campus.
WHAT?! Guess I'll die. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Let me rephrase that, I think they allow it but they don't sell it anywhere you have to bring your own but still that gives you an idea of their policy.
LOL, that's worse than Bob Jones. I'd be like taking shots of 5-hour energy in the bathroom stall. 🤣
I do! Secondary received haha
Thank you for calling and sharing!
True, it's really expensive-- but my family is here so it'd be nice to be in California for the next 4 years haha
As a Christian who is applying to this school in part, because I like the idea of studying at a Christian university, how are you guys dealing with the insane redundancy of these questions?
Hey bluerock, I'm also Christian and I feel you
I didn't get them yet either. I just have a bunch of vacay that starts in a week. I'm hoping to be entirely done with secondaries by then. I got a confirmation email from them 7/2.
Thanks for the thoughtful response. I eventually just started digging through their "Spiritual Plan" online, looking for character attributes they value, and writing about how I have pursued them by the grace of God. I don't want to give them the impression that I don't respect the questions, but this is 22 of 25 secondaries and by far the biggest violation to what scrap of humility I have left.
Hang in there, 22 secondaries is a lot but with God all things are possible!
Only on the Loma Linda thread haha
I did this too. I basically just chose three things to mention for each question. Wasn't sure what else to do. I actually prefer a reasonable character limit so that I have guidelines.
So far, my answers range from 33 words to 488 words. I would keep them all under 500, and ideally below 300, but if you've got a good story or you're feeling inspired, go for it. Just do not bore the readers and do not fluff stuff up.
I got mine at 11 pm, pacific time. Someone was burning the midnight oil.
How you respond to this line of questions indicates to them how well you are going to adhere to their student conduct codes. (The full 200+ page manual is online.) I would answer it truthfully. If you drink at all, you need to explain how you're going to go four years completely dry. If you get drunk every weekend, you're going to need to explain that a little more. Do not lie. They will know. If you sincerely do not drink or use drugs, and you aren't religiously motivated to abstain, it will help to share why as well.
Someone who does not drink on moral reasoning, but clearly does not come from a conservative religious community is probably being dishonest. If you get an interview, they will find a way to make sure your theology or convictions align with your behaviors. Even if you succeed at tricking them and get admissions, lying about who you are for four years will make you miserable.
When did you submit your app?
AMCAs was verified on 7/9, submitted my secondary earlier today
Congrats!! Do you mind if I ask your stats?
