How to pick between UVA and W&M

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know this is trivial, but I was so disappointed in W&M’s library. This is one of the oldest colleges in the U.S., I was expecting something very different. Their library looks like any public library in a Midwest suburb.

It has an overall satisfaction rate of 98% among students and a large, impressive collection. It’s incredibly spacious, well-lit, and well-staffed. I’m not sure what you were expecting, but you really couldn’t do much better.

They only have one library?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know this is trivial, but I was so disappointed in W&M’s library. This is one of the oldest colleges in the U.S., I was expecting something very different. Their library looks like any public library in a Midwest suburb.

It has an overall satisfaction rate of 98% among students and a large, impressive collection. It’s incredibly spacious, well-lit, and well-staffed. I’m not sure what you were expecting, but you really couldn’t do much better.

They only have one library?

I believe 7, but the PP was likely talking about the main library, Swem. They seemed to be focused on the building exterior, not the collection, interior, or services.

[Anonymous]

Princeton Review has William and Mary's library ranked as #5 nationally. Definitely 60s architecture, but it has an impressive collection and is very nice inside.

[Anonymous]

Small schools are better. They give more personal attention . Since there are few if any grad students, they provide great opportunities to undergrads instead. The professors know you well enough to write really strong letters of recommendation.