Tell us about Swarthmore

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:^^She’s a junior. You seem bright.

Then don’t worry until you get there. Not everyone gets into S. It’s kind of like a junior worrying about a Harvard engineering program. Come back after your kid gets in first.

But to get in in the first place you have to show that you are a good fit through essays. Add in the commitment if you get in ED plus the cost of applying to each school and it’s totally normal to discern fit before you even apply.

That’s like worrying about a program before getting into Harvard or Yale. Actually, in your case, don’t come back here until your kid is in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^She’s a junior. You seem bright.

Then don’t worry until you get there. Not everyone gets into S. It’s kind of like a junior worrying about a Harvard engineering program. Come back after your kid gets in first.

But to get in in the first place you have to show that you are a good fit through essays. Add in the commitment if you get in ED plus the cost of applying to each school and it’s totally normal to discern fit before you even apply.

That’s like worrying about a program before getting into Harvard or Yale. Actually, in your case, don’t come back here until your kid is in.

Do you think you randomly end up at Harvard or Yale? By your logic, there’s no point in those schools offering tours for prospective applicants.

[Anonymous]

I went to Swarthmore (didn’t love it, but that’s a longer story), and the engineering students were incredibly capable and intense. All of them that I remember became successful engineers right out of school. I don’t know what that ranking of 313 is based on, but it cannot be based on the success of graduates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^She’s a junior. You seem bright.

Then don’t worry until you get there. Not everyone gets into S. It’s kind of like a junior worrying about a Harvard engineering program. Come back after your kid gets in first.

But to get in in the first place you have to show that you are a good fit through essays. Add in the commitment if you get in ED plus the cost of applying to each school and it’s totally normal to discern fit before you even apply.

That’s like worrying about a program before getting into Harvard or Yale. Actually, in your case, don’t come back here until your kid is in.

Do you think you randomly end up at Harvard or Yale? By your logic, there’s no point in those schools offering tours for prospective applicants.

Unless you have a hook, it’s very random. Just cast a wide net cuz it’s unpredictable. And don’t fall in love with any one school if your kid’s applying for FA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to Swarthmore (didn’t love it, but that’s a longer story)

Do tell!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to Swarthmore (didn’t love it, but that’s a longer story), and the engineering students were incredibly capable and intense. All of them that I remember became successful engineers right out of school. I don’t know what that ranking of 313 is based on, but it cannot be based on the success of graduates.

Did of interested junior daughter. Thanks. Nice to get a rational response. Grateful.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went to Swarthmore (didn’t love it, but that’s a longer story), and the engineering students were incredibly capable and intense. All of them that I remember became successful engineers right out of school. I don’t know what that ranking of 313 is based on, but it cannot be based on the success of graduates.

Did of interested junior daughter. Thanks. Nice to get a rational response. Grateful.

Engineering majors can be successful coming out state unis. Engineering is in demand. They can also be successful coming out of #313 school. Proof? Swarthmore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went to Swarthmore (didn’t love it, but that’s a longer story), and the engineering students were incredibly capable and intense. All of them that I remember became successful engineers right out of school. I don’t know what that ranking of 313 is based on, but it cannot be based on the success of graduates.

Did of interested junior daughter. Thanks. Nice to get a rational response. Grateful.

Engineering majors can be successful coming out state unis. Engineering is in demand. They can also be successful coming out of #313 school. Proof? Swarthmore.

Looking forward to this dimwit losing interest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went to Swarthmore (didn’t love it, but that’s a longer story), and the engineering students were incredibly capable and intense. All of them that I remember became successful engineers right out of school. I don’t know what that ranking of 313 is based on, but it cannot be based on the success of graduates.

Did of interested junior daughter. Thanks. Nice to get a rational response. Grateful.

Engineering majors can be successful coming out state unis. Engineering is in demand. They can also be successful coming out of #313 school. Proof? Swarthmore.

Looking forward to this dimwit losing interest.

Come back after your kid’s admitted to Swarthmore.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went to Swarthmore (didn’t love it, but that’s a longer story), and the engineering students were incredibly capable and intense. All of them that I remember became successful engineers right out of school. I don’t know what that ranking of 313 is based on, but it cannot be based on the success of graduates.

Did of interested junior daughter. Thanks. Nice to get a rational response. Grateful.

Engineering majors can be successful coming out state unis. Engineering is in demand. They can also be successful coming out of #313 school. Proof? Swarthmore.

Looking forward to this dimwit losing interest.

Come back after your kid’s admitted to Swarthmore.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

My kid isn’t applying to Swarthmore. Poor dope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I went to Swarthmore (didn’t love it, but that’s a longer story), and the engineering students were incredibly capable and intense. All of them that I remember became successful engineers right out of school. I don’t know what that ranking of 313 is based on, but it cannot be based on the success of graduates.

Did of interested junior daughter. Thanks. Nice to get a rational response. Grateful.

Engineering majors can be successful coming out state unis. Engineering is in demand. They can also be successful coming out of #313 school. Proof? Swarthmore.

Looking forward to this dimwit losing interest.

Come back after your kid’s admitted to Swarthmore.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

My kid isn’t applying to Swarthmore. Poor dope.

Troll.

[Anonymous]

Swarthmore is in the process of funding a whole new engineering building and staff. However I don’t think that is finished yet and perhaps Swarthmore is not the place to go for a strict engineering degree. Many State schools offer this degree you might be better off there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Swarthmore is in the process of funding a whole new engineering building and staff. However I don’t think that is finished yet and perhaps Swarthmore is not the place to go for a strict engineering degree. Many State schools offer this degree you might be better off there.

So, if a state school offers a major you should go there. In other words all majors. Got it.

[Anonymous]

Two of my closest friends went there and both described it as very intense. That was about 20 years ago though. At least one said it was very small for 4 years.