Yeah, except the isolation is going to be a dealbreaker for a lot of prospective students. Williamsburg may not be a party town, but at least it means there's more to your college than the college. |
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Which is good, cause the OP could not get in. ![]() |
It's different from W&M, in a good way. Crunch, sailing is big, very progressive. Not an academic competitive vibe. |
Thank you so much everyone. It is very helpful to see how the school is perceived because I am not from this area originally. I am ready to pay in state and I like the place very much. |
I feel like St. Mary's is one of those "hidden gems." Kids who go there (and their parents) seem to love it. Private liberal arts feel and approach with a in-state price tag - very nice. |
why? less suicide? |
It's a hidden gem. A beautiful campus. If your child wants a quiet school in a rural area not too far from DC, with excellent academics and a vibrant community, SMC might be the right place. It's an Honors College, so a 3.0 is not good enough, unless your child has a hook, like dance or music or is a fabulous sailor. The school needs to market itself better. I know a child there who LOVES it, and he's super-smart, from one of the better MD high schools. His parents are cheerleaders for the school. He wanted a low-key, non-competitive atmosphere with good academics, and found it at SMC. |
Agree with everything PP said except bold. |