Thoughts on Davidson College from current or recent parents/students?

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Anonymous wrote:Is it religious?

institution of higher learning of The Presbyterian Church (USA) ... from wiki

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it religious?

Believe so.

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of the people I know who went there, one is fairly observant Catholic and one was raised Christian but is not observant at all. They have a Hillel and a Jewish Student Union. So I don't think kids would stick out for not being Presbyterian. It would probably be fine for anyone unless they hate all signs of religion.

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Anonymous wrote:I know several alums who are currently in their 30s. They are all above-average in terms of how kind they are (like really, noticeably, nice people) and seem to have been successful in grad school admissions and their careers so far.

+1 I know many Davidson grads who are in their 40s and 50s. All loved it and think it's the greatest!

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My reply was confusing, sorry!

+1 on the above-average kindness, grad school admissions and careers. AND they all loved it and think it's the greatest.

[Anonymous]

I thought this was a wonderful story about the Davidson community coming together for the students on campus.

https://www.davidson.edu/news/2020/03/17/amid-coronavirus-fear-and-confusion-compassion-and-community?utm_campaign=Regular&utm_content=1584542740&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Some highlights: "Alumni and families donated money, airline miles and gift cards. Local families called to offer food, rides to the airport and empty guest rooms. Professors spent hours on the phone reassuring students they’d figure out how to navigate classes through a computer camera."

"Besides airline miles, food and shelter offers, Davidson alumni have so far donated nearly $31,000 to help students with food, transportation and special needs."

"At least five families have offered to waive refunds that the college plans to issue for the semester’s remaining room and board."

Very excited to have my daughter be a part of this fabulous community starting in the fall.

[Anonymous]

I have a friend who teaches there and loves her students. She says they are smart and engaged and fun to teach. Great school!

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OP did your kid get Davidson?

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Anonymous wrote:Is it religious?

No.

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I have a kid there. The drop in rank with USNWR occurred when they changed their methodology last year. The school doesn't get the Pell grant students, they really are not that generous with financial aid. They say they meet 100% of your "demonstrated" financial need. Ha ha, what they say you need and what you believe you need are two very different things.

[Anonymous]

My friend's daughter is transferring after her freshman year there - too small, too Southern, sort of suffocating in all the hand-holding/community stuff. Maybe it's because she came from a large MCPS high school where she did well and didn't need all the ya-yas, but that was her experience, fwiw.

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Anonymous wrote:My friend's daughter is transferring after her freshman year there - too small, too Southern, sort of suffocating in all the hand-holding/community stuff. Maybe it's because she came from a large MCPS high school where she did well and didn't need all the ya-yas, but that was her experience, fwiw.

If you don't mind sharing, where is she transferring? I'm curious if it's a school she considered as a senior.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend's daughter is transferring after her freshman year there - too small, too Southern, sort of suffocating in all the hand-holding/community stuff. Maybe it's because she came from a large MCPS high school where she did well and didn't need all the ya-yas, but that was her experience, fwiw.

My kid is also transferring out. I don't know what you mean by the "hand-holding/community stuff" nor what "ya-yas" are. (What are they?)

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What is the reason for transferring?

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Enclave of the Southern rich. Not surprised low spell grants.