CTCL schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the love of pete, OP, use the search function.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/967827.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/255/811496.page#15289901

I would hardly say that DCUM is "obsessed" with them.

And for people who say they're "safeties" or "below average" schools -- that's just so out of touch. There are literally *thousands* of schools in the US with much "lower" admit rates and student profiles than the typical CTCL. Think: regional state schools. Even lower profile LACs -- like the kind USNWR calls "regional colleges."

Kalamazoo, for example, is largely regarded as the most elite liberal arts college in Michigan.

Bullcrap. Hillsdale has a much lower admit rate and much higher incoming student stats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the love of pete, OP, use the search function.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/967827.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/255/811496.page#15289901

I would hardly say that DCUM is "obsessed" with them.

And for people who say they're "safeties" or "below average" schools -- that's just so out of touch. There are literally *thousands* of schools in the US with much "lower" admit rates and student profiles than the typical CTCL. Think: regional state schools. Even lower profile LACs -- like the kind USNWR calls "regional colleges."

Kalamazoo, for example, is largely regarded as the most elite liberal arts college in Michigan.

I think people are just misinterpreting the "change lives" part, as if it is schools for kids who were struggling. All you have to know is that Reed is on the list and you'd get that you were wrong about that. The point is that these are great colleges for undergraduate learning and individual, academic access to professors. That is what changes your life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For the love of pete, OP, use the search function.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/967827.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/255/811496.page#15289901

I would hardly say that DCUM is "obsessed" with them.

And for people who say they're "safeties" or "below average" schools -- that's just so out of touch. There are literally *thousands* of schools in the US with much "lower" admit rates and student profiles than the typical CTCL. Think: regional state schools. Even lower profile LACs -- like the kind USNWR calls "regional colleges."

Kalamazoo, for example, is largely regarded as the most elite liberal arts college in Michigan.

I think people are just misinterpreting the "change lives" part, as if it is schools for kids who were struggling. All you have to know is that Reed is on the list and you'd get that you were wrong about that. The point is that these are great colleges for undergraduate learning and individual, academic access to professors. That is what changes your life.

The fact that any college can "change your life." Some of the schools on the list are decent on their own. As a grouping, it makes zero sense and smacks of a completely bizarre and desperate attempt at marketing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For the love of pete, OP, use the search function.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/967827.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/255/811496.page#15289901

I would hardly say that DCUM is "obsessed" with them.

And for people who say they're "safeties" or "below average" schools -- that's just so out of touch. There are literally *thousands* of schools in the US with much "lower" admit rates and student profiles than the typical CTCL. Think: regional state schools. Even lower profile LACs -- like the kind USNWR calls "regional colleges."

Kalamazoo, for example, is largely regarded as the most elite liberal arts college in Michigan.

I think people are just misinterpreting the "change lives" part, as if it is schools for kids who were struggling. All you have to know is that Reed is on the list and you'd get that you were wrong about that. The point is that these are great colleges for undergraduate learning and individual, academic access to professors. That is what changes your life.

The fact that any college can "change your life." Some of the schools on the list are decent on their own. As a grouping, it makes zero sense and smacks of a completely bizarre and desperate attempt at marketing.

It made sense to Loren Pope, and that's what his book was about. If you have a grouping that makes sense to you, go ahead and write your own book.

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/28/education/28face.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For the love of pete, OP, use the search function.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/967827.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/255/811496.page#15289901

I would hardly say that DCUM is "obsessed" with them.

And for people who say they're "safeties" or "below average" schools -- that's just so out of touch. There are literally *thousands* of schools in the US with much "lower" admit rates and student profiles than the typical CTCL. Think: regional state schools. Even lower profile LACs -- like the kind USNWR calls "regional colleges."

Kalamazoo, for example, is largely regarded as the most elite liberal arts college in Michigan.

I think people are just misinterpreting the "change lives" part, as if it is schools for kids who were struggling. All you have to know is that Reed is on the list and you'd get that you were wrong about that. The point is that these are great colleges for undergraduate learning and individual, academic access to professors. That is what changes your life.

The fact that any college can "change your life." Some of the schools on the list are decent on their own. As a grouping, it makes zero sense and smacks of a completely bizarre and desperate attempt at marketing.

OMG. You should find some therapist that will help you work through the reality that a group of schools have been dubbed, "Colleges That Change Lives," and some students have good experiences at them. Really, they exist, that is what they are called...and you are never going to change that. Find another windmill Don Quixote.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For the love of pete, OP, use the search function.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/967827.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/255/811496.page#15289901

I would hardly say that DCUM is "obsessed" with them.

And for people who say they're "safeties" or "below average" schools -- that's just so out of touch. There are literally *thousands* of schools in the US with much "lower" admit rates and student profiles than the typical CTCL. Think: regional state schools. Even lower profile LACs -- like the kind USNWR calls "regional colleges."

Kalamazoo, for example, is largely regarded as the most elite liberal arts college in Michigan.

Bullcrap. Hillsdale has a much lower admit rate and much higher incoming student stats.

Hillsdale is is own type of college, but I shall note: it's ALSO a CTCL.

So... thanks? For proving my point?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And there we go. Not one but two posters managed to promptly confirm the "Most of the posters on here are so nasty." You people are such assholes.

Did it ever occur to you that someone's DC might actually be interested to compare impressions with their parents (the "we" who took the tour with their DC) and have parents along to ask questions, take notes, etc., especially given that DC has never had the opportunity to visit a college before because of Covid and is still trying to figure out what to look for and what's important to them?

I suppose that if my parents were such assholes I wouldn't care about their opinion or thoughts either.

Somebody’s little feelings are hurt!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For the love of pete, OP, use the search function.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/967827.page

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/255/811496.page#15289901

I would hardly say that DCUM is "obsessed" with them.

And for people who say they're "safeties" or "below average" schools -- that's just so out of touch. There are literally *thousands* of schools in the US with much "lower" admit rates and student profiles than the typical CTCL. Think: regional state schools. Even lower profile LACs -- like the kind USNWR calls "regional colleges."

Kalamazoo, for example, is largely regarded as the most elite liberal arts college in Michigan.

Bullcrap. Hillsdale has a much lower admit rate and much higher incoming student stats.

Hillsdale is is own type of college, but I shall note: it's ALSO a CTCL.

So... thanks? For proving my point?

I wasn't arguing about CTCLs one way or the other, just about Kalamazoo being the best LAC in Michigan.

[Anonymous]

Someone please tell me what CTCL stands for?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone please tell me what CTCL stands for?

Colleges That Change Lives: https://ctcl.org/

Originally was a book written to highlight colleges the author thought provided excellent educational experiences for a wide range of students, generally small liberal arts colleges.

It's now a membership organization, the colleges in the group will do fairs and other marketing together.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone please tell me what CTCL stands for?

Colleges That Change Lives: https://ctcl.org/

Originally was a book written to highlight colleges the author thought provided excellent educational experiences for a wide range of students, generally small liberal arts colleges.

It's now a membership organization, the colleges in the group will do fairs and other marketing together.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone please tell me what CTCL stands for?

Colleges That Cling to Life by marketing themselves to desperate parents of underachieving kids who need to think their kids are going somewhere special.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone please tell me what CTCL stands for?

Colleges That Cling to Life by marketing themselves to desperate parents of underachieving kids who need to think their kids are going somewhere special.

You have issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone please tell me what CTCL stands for?

Colleges That Cling to Life by marketing themselves to desperate parents of underachieving kids who need to think their kids are going somewhere special.

You have issues.

Maybe. But it’s still true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone please tell me what CTCL stands for?

Colleges That Cling to Life by marketing themselves to desperate parents of underachieving kids who need to think their kids are going somewhere special.

You have issues.

I literally think he is certifiable. This has gone on for years.