Swarthmore, Williams or Pomona

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the Williams poster-I am curious to know if most of the non-athletic males at Williams are gay. It does seem to be the case at most SLAC’s. Seems like it would create a strange divide in the campus.

Not at Bucknell, Colgate, Union, or Gettysburg. Lafayette, too. They frat HARD and smash.

I think PP meant the elite LACs.

[Anonymous]

From other posts:

Swarthmore (like Yale): intellectual, and a little quirky. More intensive an academic environment. Location in Pennsylvania is not that far from Philadelphia. Maybe a bit too academic?

Pomona (like Stanford): Southern California and part of the Claremont consortium. Extremely diverse and focused on first generation and low income admits. Very well rounded and a lot of progressive social collaboration in the classroom. Laid back atmosphere. Not far from LA & beach.

Williams (like Harvard): people report that there is more of a divide at the school than the other two between the athletes and non-athletes. Location is pretty rural but beautiful area of Massachusetts… The Berkshires. Very preppy. Relationship with oxford university.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From other posts:

Swarthmore (like Yale): intellectual, and a little quirky. More intensive an academic environment. Location in Pennsylvania is not that far from Philadelphia. Maybe a bit too academic?

Pomona (like Stanford): Southern California and part of the Claremont consortium. Extremely diverse and focused on first generation and low income admits. Very well rounded and a lot of progressive social collaboration in the classroom. Laid back atmosphere. Not far from LA & beach.

Williams (like Harvard): people report that there is more of a divide at the school than the other two between the athletes and non-athletes. Location is pretty rural but beautiful area of Massachusetts… The Berkshires. Very preppy. Relationship with oxford university.

Swarthmore more like Princeton with the grind. Not Yale.

[Anonymous]

Amherst- a small harvard

Swarthmore- a small princeton

Williams- a small yale

Colby, bowdoin- like Dartmouth but without frats!

Carleton, grinell, oberlin, Kenyon- small Brown

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Amherst- a small harvard

Swarthmore- a small princeton

Williams- a small yale

Colby, bowdoin- like Dartmouth but without frats!

Carleton, grinell, oberlin, Kenyon- small Brown

This actually rings pretty true!

[Anonymous]

Williams and Swarthmore are legitimately elite schools. Pomona is not in the same league

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the Williams poster-I am curious to know if most of the non-athletic males at Williams are gay. It does seem to be the case at most SLAC’s. Seems like it would create a strange divide in the campus.

Not at Bucknell, Colgate, Union, or Gettysburg. Lafayette, too. They frat HARD and smash.

I think PP meant the elite LACs.

Those schools are elite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the Williams poster-I am curious to know if most of the non-athletic males at Williams are gay. It does seem to be the case at most SLAC’s. Seems like it would create a strange divide in the campus.

Not at Bucknell, Colgate, Union, or Gettysburg. Lafayette, too. They frat HARD and smash.

I think PP meant the elite LACs.

Those schools are elite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All very different locations and vibes. My DC personally liked Pomona due to the consortium and ability to cross-enroll among the 5 C’s. LA is a day trip away for beach and cultural life.

Williams is almost all athletes (like 40% or so) and if you aren’t an athlete can be socially barren plus school in middle of nowhere.

Swarthnore has a grinder reputation and doesn’t seem to be popular around the DMV. Or maybe just no one getting in! In a good part of Philly and also has a consortium. Lots of other SLAC’s nearby plus Penn.

That's not almost all, that's less than half.

Fine-a large percentage for such a small school and is reportedly stifling. Read the student newspaper.

Plus, while there are 32 varsity intercollegiate teams (16 men's and 16 women's), they also have 5 junior varsity teams, 24 club teams, and a large intramural program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Williams and Swarthmore are legitimately elite schools. Pomona is not in the same league

You have an East coast bias.

[Anonymous]

No frats at Williams and Swarthmore. In fact, these schools worked hard to rid themselves of frats.

[Anonymous]

None of those three sound like a good fit. Williams can also be an insane grind academically. Try Hamilton or Trinity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t matter. He won’t get into any of them.

I wouldn't be quite so harsh, but considering acceptance rates are hovering around 7%, I think they choose YOU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which is the best fit for a straight male (non-recruited athlete) who is social (would do Greek life if offered elsewhere).
Work hard, play hard attitude.
Environmental sciences or studies /Econ majors. Maybe history or Am Studies type minor….interested in sciences & humanities.

Obviously, this would be a dream to have this choice, but thinking ahead for my junior….

Looking for some sort of quick distinction between the three.

Planning to visit all next year.

I have a kid at Pomona studying Environmental Analysis and PPE. There are plenty of science and humanities courses offered by the 5C. Unlike any other elite LAC there are many low income first generation kids. Diversity is obvious among students and staff. There isn’t a athletes -nonathletes divide. Mine doesn’t play varsity but has many friends who do. Many parties across the 5C and my kid made friends in every college. Course rigor is real. The vibe is definitely study hard play hard. Last but not least you can’t beat SCal weather. My kid said “there is no reason to be not happy” at Pomona.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which is the best fit for a straight male (non-recruited athlete) who is social (would do Greek life if offered elsewhere).
Work hard, play hard attitude.
Environmental sciences or studies /Econ majors. Maybe history or Am Studies type minor….interested in sciences & humanities.

Obviously, this would be a dream to have this choice, but thinking ahead for my junior….

Looking for some sort of quick distinction between the three.

Planning to visit all next year.

I have a kid at Pomona studying Environmental Analysis and PPE. There are plenty of science and humanities courses offered by the 5C. Unlike any other elite LAC there are many low income first generation kids. Diversity is obvious among students and staff. There isn’t a athletes -nonathletes divide. Mine doesn’t play varsity but has many friends who do. Many parties across the 5C and my kid made friends in every college. Course rigor is real. The vibe is definitely study hard play hard. Last but not least you can’t beat SCal weather. My kid said “there is no reason to be not happy” at Pomona.

I am a Claremont Consortium grad and I agree with this. It's an amazing place full of amazing people and there is something for everyone despite it being small. I'd 100% pick Pomona.