Brigham Young University-Provo Top Questions

No slackers.

BYU's positive reputation is undeserved. Elementary course work fails to develop critical thinking. I literally used crayons for homework. High School was harder. BYU does not provide University level education. BYU's mission statement is to promote Mormonism. Women are expected to drop out, marry, make babies, and serve husbands. Intellectuals, women, persons of "diversity," non-Mormons, and children of divorce are not served by BYU's community. If you are not simpleminded and don't fit into the "Mormon mold," you will be ostracized by the student body, professors, religious community, and isolated given the geographical location.

The kind of person who should attend Brigham Young University-Provo is one that highly values their own education and who can live the standards of the BYU honor code and uphold those standards. Also, it should be someone who is not expecting to have an easy ride through college. A person who attends this university, should be one who will be willing to work hard for their education and really gain the knowledge and skills that they will need to succeed in their career.

Anyone willing to work hard for their education. This school can get you to far places. But if you are not willing to put forth the effort if you want to succeed. The classes are big and the teachers expect a lot from you. It is all worth it though. Because if you can make it through the stresses of college. You can expect a great future with a degree from here.

BYU is exactly the place for self-motivated, honest and hard-working students. On-campus jobs are plentiful, an honor code is enforced and all grades and honors are awarded on merit alone. Many students are Mormon and have a pro-rated tuition, but all are welcome. Athletes succeed on the intercollegiate teams. Any student willing to work for good grades will succeed because professors offer office hours to help as well as the university-provided TA's and tutoring centers. BYU is for those willing to reach for their goals.

Those who enjoy being academically challenged

Students who want to attend BYU should definitely be willing to go above and beyond the bare minimum because the students at BYU are generally very driven and hard working. They should also have high moral standards and be willing to follow the university's honor code. If they aren't willing to follow it, they shouldn't even apply because it is such a big part of BYU. Conversely, they should also be pretty social and enjoy the random games and activities that are constantly around campus. In short, they should want to work hard and play hard.

Someone who wants to become a better person, who is motivated to work hard, and who wants to learn. Also, someone who wants to have fun and socialize will find that here too.

Students who attend this school should be very strongly academically driven. They should be ready to be part of an extremely friendly, upbeat, and conservative student body. They should be prepared to work hard and make sacrifices in order to keep up in school. They should enjoy being around people who are very religious and conservative.

Anyone.

Anyone who wants to succeed not only academically, but also physically, mentally, and spiritually.

People that are interested in being challeneged to get an education. This school trys your dilligence and determination to set goals and accomplish them, and i recommend it to anyone who wants to leave the university learning a ton, with great friends, and a better person.

Someone who wants to feel like they are appreciated. Like they make a difference. Someone who is interested in standing for truth in all its forms, and, amidst all the base practices and artifice that seem to govern too much of the world in which we live in, come away with a form of happiness in its purest, enjoying the peace that comes from nurturing a family centered on faith, and the success which comes from the simple merits of one's own two, clean hands. It is an honest success, with an equally honest happiness to accompany it.

smart, fun, attractive, dedicated, nice

Attend this school if you are serious about getting a good education and working hard. The work load is a little much at times, but the professors value you as a person and are incredibly understanding. There are constantly activities going on that don't have any (what I would call) questionable aspects like drugs, sex, or alcohol. The students in general are a little intraverted but super willing to help you out if you approach them; service is one of the main goals of the student body. If you are looking for a challenge and a friendly environment, come.

People with a high moral code. Most people came here for the Honor Code- no alcohol, no premarital sex, no cheating; and the student body remain staunch defenders of the Honor Code. Willingness to study hard is also important.

Someone who is willing to work hard to succeed.

It is totally worth it. BYU is the best university in the world. I love it there, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. No matter what your interests are, BYU will provide an amazing learning and social enviornment.

Anyone who is willing to work hard and abide by the code of honor should apply. Many may think of BYU standards as limitations or a set of "rules" but these are things put in place to protect and help students be more successful. If students are already living lives filled with values and responsibility, they will have no problem at BYU. BYU also has the title of #1 stone-cold sober school. I know that may turn many away from the school but just ask yourself, how well does "booze" and studies/academic achievement go hand-in-hand? Exactly.

Anyone who is excited to learn more, and has high standards.