Colleges that transform undergrads into great writers?

[Anonymous]

I suppose you could say anywhere, but are there those that are particularly know for it?

TIA

[Anonymous]

What do you mean by great writer? A novelist, or just someone who is able to write a grammatically correct email, Power Point presentation, or business plan? IMO, the best way to become a good writer is to read a lot.

[Anonymous]

I know Iowa is known for its grad program, but I can't imagine it being bad for undergrad.

[Anonymous]

Hamilton

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Kenyon

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Yale

[Anonymous]

IME, it's more about specific majors. No college is going to transform accounting majors into great writers. If I had to pick, good history departments produce the best writers, as a general matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by great writer? A novelist, or just someone who is able to write a grammatically correct email, Power Point presentation, or business plan? IMO, the best way to become a good writer is to read a lot.

OP here

Yes, fair question.....

DC, a HS junior, wants to pursue a career in law or business. So in that sense.

[Anonymous]

Any SLAC with required small group seminars. Also look at schools for number of kids who write a senior thesis.

[Anonymous]

Bennington, 40 years ago.

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Liberty U

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by great writer? A novelist, or just someone who is able to write a grammatically correct email, Power Point presentation, or business plan? IMO, the best way to become a good writer is to read a lot.

OP here

Yes, fair question.....

DC, a HS junior, wants to pursue a career in law or business. So in that sense.

Such a silly question for someone interested in law or business. If you want to pursue a career in law, get top grades in a good school and score well on the LSAT while majoring in whatever you want. If writing is a big deal to you, major in English or philosophy. If you want a career in business, go to a school with a good B-school.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by great writer? A novelist, or just someone who is able to write a grammatically correct email, Power Point presentation, or business plan? IMO, the best way to become a good writer is to read a lot.

OP here

Yes, fair question.....

DC, a HS junior, wants to pursue a career in law or business. So in that sense.

Such a silly question for someone interested in law or business. If you want to pursue a career in law, get top grades in a good school and score well on the LSAT while majoring in whatever you want. If writing is a big deal to you, major in English or philosophy. If you want a career in business, go to a school with a good B-school.

No, not a silly question. Being a good writer as an attorney is a must. Being a great writer as an attorney puts you head and shoulders above. Anything that puts you in that second category is a HUGE plus.

And being a great writer in business, coupled with very good quantitative skills, makes you stratospheric.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by great writer? A novelist, or just someone who is able to write a grammatically correct email, Power Point presentation, or business plan? IMO, the best way to become a good writer is to read a lot.

Read a lot AND write a lot. To be a good writer you have to write. Ideally daily.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Liberty U

You definitely can get a job as a mediocre writer coming out of Liberty, no question. Claremont Institute, AEI, WSJ, Free Beacon, Daily Caller -- all will line up to hire you as a Liberty grad.



(hint: that's not because of the writing skills)