Why isn't St. Mary's College of Maryland a hot college?
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Anonymous
| I can't figure it out. It's a public SLAC, but stats are lower than Maryland, and it's the designated honors college of Maryland. I would think that people looking for a SLAC would think that it's a find. And don't say the location. Some of these SLAC in New England and Ohio are in the middle of nowhere. |
Anonymous
| UMD offers everything St. Mary offer plus more. Kids with higher stats usually pick UMD over St. Mary's. |
Anonymous
| It's kind of an ugly campus, just like UMD, but also in the middle of nowhere. |
Anonymous
| because slacs beyond a select few are overrated, overpriced, and out of fashion |
Anonymous
| Isn't it a College That Changes Lives? |
Anonymous
OP here. Yes, but why are the stats so low? Why don't I hear about people clamoring to go? With all the threads on Bowdoin and how am I going to pay for this SLAC or that SLAC, why isn't St. Mary's ever a contender? I just don't get it. |
Anonymous
Because a lot of people incorrectly regard state SLACs as inferior to big flagships. It's a lovely school and a great fit for a lot of high stats kids who are looking for community and rigor vs. the rah rah atmosphere. |
Anonymous
| It is in the middle of nowhere and a 2 hour drive to civilization without buses or anything else |
Anonymous
| Because the people in the market for SLACs are not looking for a public school. Most people would prefer a research University. SLACs are preferred by the wealthy who have immature children they feel need sheltering. |
Anonymous
| Middle of nowhere. Middle of Trump country. |
Anonymous
| School's only as good as kids who go there and professors who teach there. St. Mary has neither. I can't believe OP is comparing St. Mary with Bowdoin. Apples and oranges, OP. |
Anonymous
SMCM is a best kept secret. All of you snooty people can stay away from my alma mater  The campus is beautiful. Most affordable waterfront property you'll ever live on.
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Anonymous
Spoken like a true SMCM alum.
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Anonymous
We have to promise to say that every time we talk about St. Mary's before they'll give us our diploma. |
Anonymous
Amen! +100000 |