How will college acceptance work?

It'd be nice if Sims could get a scholarship if they were top students at school! I like the idea of acceptance letters and waiting for them in the mail and everything :)

I also hope there will be student loans for realism

"Montrase102;d-967983" wrote:
Of course I pre purchased Discover University already.
I was speculating on how the college acceptance will work. In Sims 3 I remember any age group could take an aptitude test and the results would give them a direction towards a major and some scholarship options. In Sims 2 a teen would simply age up and then call to move to University as a YA.
I saw some of the youtubers actually getting acceptance letters from one of the universities from EA. Will it work that way? A teen ages up and gets a letter from one of the schools? Do we apply? Do we just call up and move to the university town and apply like a job? Can any age go to university? I hope so. My Elder would love it.
I am having fun pondering this and thought I would ask you all if you had any other ideas on how it will work.

TS2 wasn't that easy to get into college, you had to maintain a good grade level as a teen, or let it fall to A- to get more grants and many hidden skills that could get your Sim more money in grants such as the hidden dancing skill and or being an orphan (kill off the parents) etc. C or C+ students didn't qualify for any grants and if working, too, it was a bit harder to get grants rather than just go with the standard $500.

In TS3 your Sim has to pass the aptitude test and a chance they won't, if you don't answer correctly.

I want there to be rejection letters for those Sims who didn’t do well in school and only want to go to college to party.

I agree that it should be based on how you do in high school or at least play a role in it.

"Cinebar;c-17289740" wrote:

"Montrase102;d-967983" wrote:
Of course I pre purchased Discover University already.
I was speculating on how the college acceptance will work. In Sims 3 I remember any age group could take an aptitude test and the results would give them a direction towards a major and some scholarship options. In Sims 2 a teen would simply age up and then call to move to University as a YA.
I saw some of the youtubers actually getting acceptance letters from one of the universities from EA. Will it work that way? A teen ages up and gets a letter from one of the schools? Do we apply? Do we just call up and move to the university town and apply like a job? Can any age go to university? I hope so. My Elder would love it.
I am having fun pondering this and thought I would ask you all if you had any other ideas on how it will work.

TS2 wasn't that easy to get into college, you had to maintain a good grade level as a teen, or let it fall to A- to get more grants and many hidden skills that could get your Sim more money in grants such as the hidden dancing skill and or being an orphan (kill off the parents) etc. C or C+ students didn't qualify for any grants and if working, too, it was a bit harder to get grants rather than just go with the standard $500.

In TS3 your Sim has to pass the aptitude test and a chance they won't, if you don't answer correctly.

Thanks. I was going by memory. You can tell it has been awhile ;)
Thanks everyone. I am hoping for scholarships too. It is exciting seeing this pack arrive

I would hope grades are a factor. A kid failing school shouldn’t get access to university right off the bat.
Scholarships would be nice. If it’s a message like the ear pod notification asking if you want to go to university with a simple yes or no that will be lame.

I wouldn’t want it to be easy or handed to sims on a plate.

"YankeesForever;c-17289817" wrote:
I agree that it should be based on how you do in high school or at least play a role in it.

It actually has everything to do with how well you do in school as you have to have certain grade level in everything to even apply to most colleges - also attendance and not missing any classes matter.

https://www.crimsoneducation.org/au/blog/average-gpa-ivy-league

Basically if you did not hold an A in all classes all 4 years of high school - don't expect to get into any of the best Universities. Even in some secondary college they will deny you if you could not maintain a B+ or higher all 4 years of high school. They also are harsh on missing school and absences regardless of the reason.

The best you can hope for is a community college without a B+ or higher and that is with a good attendance record. Then after you complete Community college and get your gpa improved you might be able to get in a University worth getting into. They are not created equal - keep that in mind.

ETA

Keep in mind this real college i am talking about here in the USA - not Sims Uni or other countries.

"aaronrulz;c-17289708" wrote:
I also hope there will be student loans for realism

What, you're not in favor of selling Grandma's concert piano to pay for tuition? :open_mouth: I jest, of course.

"Writin_Reg;c-17289876" wrote:

"YankeesForever;c-17289817" wrote:
I agree that it should be based on how you do in high school or at least play a role in it.

It actually has everything to do with how well you do in school as you have to have certain grade level in everything to even apply to most colleges - also attendance and not missing any classes matter.

https://www.crimsoneducation.org/au/blog/average-gpa-ivy-league

Basically if you did not hold an A in all classes all 4 years of high school - don't expect to get into any of the best Universities. Even in some secondary college they will deny you if you could not maintain a B+ or higher all 4 years of high school. They also are harsh on missing school and absences regardless of the reason.

The best you can hope for is a community college without a B+ or higher and that is with a good attendance record. Then after you complete Community college and get your gpa improved you might be able to get in a University worth getting into. They are not created equal - keep that in mind.

ETA

Keep in mind this real college i am talking about here in the USA - not Sims Uni or other countries.

I was going to say. LOL My young Proper Celebrity, has been known to cut his school day a tad short to either make his concert, or to attend a photoshoot for the magazine cover he was offered. :open_mouth: I've been up in the air as to whether or not to send him on to college. If he must behave himself, he may get rejected. But, at least he has a career already. Sixteen years old and fast approaching §1,000,000 in the vault.