Tell me about Bryn Mawr
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Anonymous
…it’s 20 minutes outside of Philly, genius. |
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| I think of Bryn Mawr as being a little less political than Smith, a little less corporate than Wellesley/ Barnard, and very slightly nerdier than other women's colleges. If you like Bryn Mawr, look at Scripps, Mount Holyoke, Agnes Scott. |
Anonymous
10 miles from Philadelphia 2 miles from Amtrak station that gets to NYC in 2 hours (5 times a day) 2 miles from Villanova University 2 miles from Haverford College 10 miles from Swarthmore College 10 miles from Penn Yes, middle of nowhere Pennsylvania! 
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D attends and loves it!! Was not planning on looking at any women’s colleges, but decided to visit after suggestion from a teacher. Fell in love with the beautiful campus and close knit environment and applied ED.
If in the DMV very easy to visit and see other colleges nearby. Things she loves: Excellent academics in a collaborative environment with small classes Intelligent passionate engaged students Traditions Alums very involved Easy to connect with professors Ability to easily take classes at Haverford Option to take take classes at Swarthmore and UPenn Septa commuter train takes you into Philly in 20 minutes or so to Amtrak station Cute towns with restaurants, shopping and coffee shops all in close proximity Campus leans left similar to most SLACs and many colleges but good fit for her |
Anonymous
| Also received substantial merit |
Anonymous
Simple, the criteria USNWR uses don't emphasize Bryn Mawr's strengths. Take a look at the ranking below, which uses student happiness, classroom experience and diversity (student and faculty). It includes both LACs and universities, and Bryn Mawr comes in at # 10. Other women's colleges do very nicely, too, with Scripps and Wellesley at #3 and #4, and Mt. Holyoke at #8. https://lesshighschoolstress.com/blog/6/ |
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Popularity has nothing to do with USNWR rankings. |
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It's not what it used to be, although what it used to be is now a long time ago. Bryn Mawr was once a strong women's college, probably only second to Wellesley. The alumnae pre 1970s were very accomplished. But when the Ivies went coed, Bryn Mawr lost out significantly. Wellesley has managed to keep its clout.
Statistically, Bryn Mawr's students are much weaker than Haverford or Swarthmore or Penn. But it does allow a weaker student a chance at attending a pretty good college, politics aside. |
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| How much merit does BMC offer? |
Anonymous
It's really not. You're either ok being exposed and around people different than you or you're not. And for people who are not and only want a conservative echo chamber, they should seek out the Liberty's of the world. But, GL when you're done and have to interact in real life. You don't get to pick and choose so easily. |
Anonymous
Who knew Lesbians were so scary? God, you're dumb. |
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| Wow, people are not smart. Bryn Mawr is on the Main Line on the commuter train line from Philadelphia. Middle of nowhere? One of the nicest neighborhoods to live in the country. |
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Where crime is a big issue. Where a wonderful, much admired, young Black policeman was murdered by a lawbreaking white 18 year old man. |
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They're not scary at all. But college applicants make decisions based partly on student body demographics. |