College of William and Mary

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you email the board of visitors instead of word vomiting to an anonymous forum, which accomplishes nothing?

Why don't you sit down? My kid will be applying next year, and I find this post very helpful. Thank you OP!

+1

[Anonymous]

Thank you for posting this thread. Nice to have a recent post where future (and current) Tribe members can chat. My D25 was accepted ED1 and is thrilled to be joining an environment that prioritizes academic rigor, high-quality teaching, and a close-knit community.

[Anonymous]

If anyone has questions about dance groups or the business school, I can help with that.

[Anonymous]

Any suggestions on recourse in the dorms? My DD, sophomore next fall, got a “bad, old dorm”. Same for this year. She’s very disappointed. Anyone know the process of maybe making a change?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any suggestions on recourse in the dorms? My DD, sophomore next fall, got a “bad, old dorm”. Same for this year. She’s very disappointed. Anyone know the process of maybe making a change?

Which dorm?

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Anonymous wrote:Any suggestions on recourse in the dorms? My DD, sophomore next fall, got a “bad, old dorm”. Same for this year. She’s very disappointed. Anyone know the process of maybe making a change?

I did read they still have room in DuPont and Jefferson. Is one of those what she is talking about? They aren’t that bad. But you can search for room switch at William and Mary. They outline the process.

[Anonymous]

OP, your post reads as extremely defensive boosting of this school. “Academics are second to none”? Please. That just makes you sound silly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, your post reads as extremely defensive boosting of this school. “Academics are second to none”? Please. That just makes you sound silly.

NP.
You sound silly!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP and PP with a current student, our Dd is seriously considering W&M. Do you have any sense of what campus life is like for a student who would not be looking to join a sorority? Are clubs difficult to get into?

My daughter was not in a sorority, but was still very involved with various activities and clubs. Clubs are not exclusive like at other schools. Certain performance groups will have auditions, but generally you can participate in what you would like. The school has a club fair during orientation where you can sign up for groups of interest.

Thank you, PP. In fact, my DD is very interested in the performance groups. Hopefully, she’ll find a place!

Since this is nominally DC, I have a follow up question:

How have you/your student found the academic advising?

My older DS, who graduated in 2022, started out thinking he was going to major in Government. His academic advisor his first two years was top notch. The professor was very accessible and my DS found him extremely helpful. He was admitted to the Business School his junior year and got a new advisor. But at that point, my DS felt comfortable making his own academic decisions and I don't think he really used the advisor.

My younger DS came into W&M with the intention of applying to the Business School. He has complained that the advisor, a professor in the Business School, has not been great.

In order to register for courses, students need to meet with their advisor a couple of times throughout their college career. I can't remember all the required meetings but one is definitely during their freshman orientation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, your post reads as extremely defensive boosting of this school. “Academics are second to none”? Please. That just makes you sound silly.

NP.
You sound silly!

I'm the OP and point well taken but many of my comments were critical of the school so I tried to be objective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, your post reads as extremely defensive boosting of this school. “Academics are second to none”? Please. That just makes you sound silly.

NP.
You sound silly!

I'm the OP and point well taken but many of my comments were critical of the school so I tried to be objective.

I was talking to the PP who called you silly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP and PP with a current student, our Dd is seriously considering W&M. Do you have any sense of what campus life is like for a student who would not be looking to join a sorority? Are clubs difficult to get into?

My daughter was not in a sorority, but was still very involved with various activities and clubs. Clubs are not exclusive like at other schools. Certain performance groups will have auditions, but generally you can participate in what you would like. The school has a club fair during orientation where you can sign up for groups of interest.

Thank you, PP. In fact, my DD is very interested in the performance groups. Hopefully, she’ll find a place!

Since this is nominally DC, I have a follow up question:

How have you/your student found the academic advising?

My older DS, who graduated in 2022, started out thinking he was going to major in Government. His academic advisor his first two years was top notch. The professor was very accessible and my DS found him extremely helpful. He was admitted to the Business School his junior year and got a new advisor. But at that point, my DS felt comfortable making his own academic decisions and I don't think he really used the advisor.

My younger DS came into W&M with the intention of applying to the Business School. He has complained that the advisor, a professor in the Business School, has not been great.

In order to register for courses, students need to meet with their advisor a couple of times throughout their college career. I can't remember all the required meetings but one is definitely during their freshman orientation.

Thanks so much!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, your post reads as extremely defensive boosting of this school. “Academics are second to none”? Please. That just makes you sound silly.

NP.
You sound silly!

I'm the OP and point well taken but many of my comments were critical of the school so I tried to be objective.

I was talking to the PP who called you silly.

Yes. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

W&M is currently in the process of planning an updated 10 year building and grounds plan, the first under Rowe's administration. Like the housing and dining facilities plans, expect lots of ambitious proposals and improvements. They are working very hard to make the campus even more beautiful and modern.

[Anonymous]

They are also working on a 100 year landscape plan which I thought was really interesting.