Why should someone consider Colorado College?

[Anonymous]

My kid is only in 8th grade, so of course we're not thinking seriously about college, but I think the one class at a time block schedule would be good for him. Why is it only a fit for rich students? If anything, it seems more similar to the working world -- I only have one job at a time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid is only in 8th grade, so of course we're not thinking seriously about college, but I think the one class at a time block schedule would be good for him. Why is it only a fit for rich students? If anything, it seems more similar to the working world -- I only have one job at a time.

I think the previous posts saying CC is only for rich kids represent a particularly intense version of the anti-LAC vibes on this board. My sister went there -- she majored in a lab science and ended up with a PhD and a very interesting research career that has taken her all over the world. Even as a kid she had total tunnel vision when it came to her interests, it was perfect for her. We both received significant financial aid from our respective colleges.

[Anonymous]

I went to Coe College back in the 80s, and Colorado College and Cornell College were in our consortium. I did a study abroad program in Europe with a kid from CC and he was nice, normal, friendly. The girl from Amherst, otoh, was so snobby and terrible I can still remember her full name and the exact horrible things she did to me. I’m not sure this is helpful. But it is exactly why none of my kids will ever apply to Amherst!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's kind of a weird status symbol, because it shows off the fact that your student is never (ever) going to need to hold down a well-paying job. If you can't promise that to them, it would be cruel of you to send your DC to Colorado College, and those years at school will be the happiest of their lives.
Otherwise, look at CU Boulder if they want to go to college in the Rockies.

lol

DCUM is full of ignorant people. And so mean.
CC has an excellent premed program, 88% acceptance rate to medical school.
If your DC is premed bound, block plan works perfect, one requisite at a time.
In addition, block plan works really well for some neuroatypical kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is a great LAC in a part of the beautiful part of the country where it truly has no peers.
It is one of the few LACs with a location downtown in an actual city, which is also nice.

I’d say Pitzer is the same school hut much better. There’s really nothing unique about Colorado college compared to any other west coast lac, other than block schedule which is advantageous for a very small proportion of people.

[Anonymous]

I haven’t read all of the replies, but the only graduate that I know is from a family with generational wealth. Based on what I’ve heard, it’s an attractive school for wealthy intelligent people who have no concerns about needing employment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1. Location: I can't think of another good LAC in the Rocky Mountain region.
2. Block plan: A different schedule that allows for deep focus.
3. Campus community: They play D1 hockey and women's soccer, which is unique for an LAC. Hockey is an exciting thing that brings students together. Especially since they have a great rivalry with Univ. of Denver.

The hockey rink is beautiful.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It is a great LAC in a part of the beautiful part of the country where it truly has no peers.
It is one of the few LACs with a location downtown in an actual city, which is also nice.

I’d say Pitzer is the same school hut much better. There’s really nothing unique about Colorado college compared to any other west coast lac, other than block schedule which is advantageous for a very small proportion of people.

GenZ and gen alpha have a lot (really a lot) more neurodiverse folks due to electronics and social media. It's changing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t read all of the replies, but the only graduate that I know is from a family with generational wealth. Based on what I’ve heard, it’s an attractive school for wealthy intelligent people who have no concerns about needing employment.

Can you explain why CC grads are less equipped for employment than other LAC grads?

We toured earlier this summer. In addition to the full credit block class, people can also take half credit classes in the afternoon/evening. That's one way students maintain foreign language between language classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is a great LAC in a part of the beautiful part of the country where it truly has no peers.
It is one of the few LACs with a location downtown in an actual city, which is also nice.

I’d say Pitzer is the same school hut much better. There’s really nothing unique about Colorado college compared to any other west coast lac, other than block schedule which is advantageous for a very small proportion of people.

Can you explain why Pitzer is much better?
We found the block schedule conducive to kid's learning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is a great LAC in a part of the beautiful part of the country where it truly has no peers.
It is one of the few LACs with a location downtown in an actual city, which is also nice.

I’d say Pitzer is the same school hut much better. There’s really nothing unique about Colorado college compared to any other west coast lac, other than block schedule which is advantageous for a very small proportion of people.

Can you explain why Pitzer is much better?
We found the block schedule conducive to kid's learning.

If that’s what you want, it’s great, but if you’re just generally interest in west coast, environmental, liberal arts college near nature and the city and a more relaxed student body- Pitzer is the choice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I believe all classes are 3 hours a day from 9-12. I mean the one class that students take at a time is from 9-12. Some people with ADHD might like this consistency and not having to juggle multiple classes.

That would be a nightmare for my ADHD kid (and my ADHD self). 3 hours is way too long to fully focus!

I asked my ADHD kid if she'd like this approach when we were researching colleges. She said no way. Agree the 3-hour block is too long and she didn't like that she'd have to focus on one thing for each block because that could be great if it was a topic she liked but impossible if it was something she didn't like.

Agreed. This approach might be better for those with autism.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:acceptance rate is 14.3%

obviously popular for more reasons than locale.

Received only 7500 applications.
Doesn't sound popular.

That's a lot for a small slac--they have a very small number of slots to fill. Colorado College is known for having one of the highest number of people who come from the top 1% incomes.

7500 is NOT large, some LACs get 2x that amount

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is a great LAC in a part of the beautiful part of the country where it truly has no peers.
It is one of the few LACs with a location downtown in an actual city, which is also nice.

I’d say Pitzer is the same school hut much better. There’s really nothing unique about Colorado college compared to any other west coast lac, other than block schedule which is advantageous for a very small proportion of people.

GenZ and gen alpha have a lot (really a lot) more neurodiverse folks due to electronics and social media. It's changing.

electronics and social media don't cause neurodiversity.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I haven’t read all of the replies, but the only graduate that I know is from a family with generational wealth. Based on what I’ve heard, it’s an attractive school for wealthy intelligent people who have no concerns about needing employment.

Can you explain why CC grads are less equipped for employment than other LAC grads?

We toured earlier this summer. In addition to the full credit block class, people can also take half credit classes in the afternoon/evening. That's one way students maintain foreign language between language classes.

Different poster, but Colorado College is similar to other non pre-professional liberal arts schools, but the kids are more focused on the outdoors than say a Wesleyan kid is into film.

I agree with the pp that it seems to draw those with generational wealth. Parents subsidize their alumni children while they work at a non-profit in Crested Butte or a school in Jackson Hole. I live in Colorado and the alums I know have a lifestyle that doesn’t quite match their occupation.