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[quote=Anonymous]As an alum, Swarthmore was an incredible and wonderful place for me. I had lots of fun, worked hard, and made lifelong friends. I owe my career to the professors I had there; the fact Swarthmore produces an astonishing number of PhDs across multiple disciplines attests to the outstanding mentorship that students receive there. 
I agree with PPs that Swat has a well-deserved reputation for academic rigor and intensity, but it's not outwardly competitive. The kids who attend are self-driven and interested in pursuing their own intellectual interests. The school was (and still is, though I think to a lesser degree) self-selecting. The kids who choose to go there want that environment and thrive there--it's a unique and special college for the *right* student. 
And yes the multi-billion dollar endowment that supports 1600 kids means that the college can meet all demonstrated need, and that once a student is on campus, there are few, if any, financial barriers to full participation. [/quote]

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