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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] OP, our DD is currently a student at Vassar and is very happy there. ................ Hope all this helps. Sorry so long. Ask me stuff if you like. [/quote] Thank you very much for the detailed input. It is much appreciated. Has your DD had trouble getting into the classes she wanted to take? There are some remarks to that effect in online student reviews, and a remark during one of the admitted student sessions suggested the same. (I realize this is an issue at many colleges/universities.)[/quote] Hi, OP, this is the Vassar parent PP back here. I'll talk to my DD today and post again here. My impression is that, with small class sizes, it can be tough to get into some classes; DD has wanted to get some classes that she couldn't, but in her case, she said it's because they tend to fill first with juniors and seniors so she's waiting her turn. I do suspect that in the sciences, classes might fill and be more difficult to get into. Sciences have become very popular majors at Vassar in recent years. (DD is on track for a degree that's not STEM so her experience may not apply at all for your "quantitative" DS.) I'll talk to DD and dig into it a little more and see what she's heard. You are correct that this is an issue at many colleges and universities; it's one reason DD didn't want to go to another SLAC where we were told bluntly by an administrator that one popular (non-STEM) track was extremely difficult to get into. It's kind of the flip side of choosing small class sizes and individual attention -- those things are fantastic but also mean that classes aren't necessarily big enough to accommodate everyone who might want to take them. That's the case for any SLAC, I think, not just Vassar. I suggest your DS contact the department in which he's most interested and ask them about it directly, maybe. You also mentioned your DS is trying to connect with students -- has he had any success? I haven't looked but wouldn't be surprised if Vassar has set up student "guides" online to answer questions. If they haven't, he could ask if admissions and/or the department(s) can connect him with students. If he indicates he is very strongly interested in Vassar, I would think they'd help him connect (and once he's with a student online or whatever, I think they'll be pretty honest and not just toe some administration line!). Sounds like there have been virtual "admitted students" sessions which is good.... How else can we help? Dorm questions, food service, surrounding area?[/quote] Appreciate you taking the time to post this detailed message. How about minority students? We are Latin and my DD has read about the school and is interested. She would like to go to a place where she doesn’t feel isolated. Also what type of grades? UW GPA is 3.7 SAT 1400 [/quote]
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