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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child was accepted Early Action to CC, and I didn't know much about the school at the time. After doing some research, it is growing in appeal -- particularly the intense focus of the block plan, along with small classes, its emphasis on deep analytical thinking, learning-by-doing field trips and highly-engaged professors. This model of learning seems to make sense as we try to plan for what the work world will look like in the age of AI. Plus the location and campus seem great. We're considering a visit over spring break, although RD decisions may affect this.

As an Eastcoaster, I just don't know people who've attended. And I'm a little worried that its reputation isn't strong or at least well understood by employers. Searches here of past conversations seem to lean into stereotypes (rich kids who like to ski) but don't really get into the academics. Anyone with direct experience?[/quote]

We visited twice, once for a regular visit and the other for the fall open house. It was very high on kid's list, and he applied EA, but then pulled the app when got into #1 choice ED. CC was #2 and he really agonized between it and the ultimate #1 choice.

Here is what we learned:

It looks like a joyful place with active students who love the outdoors. The block plan gives students time to go explore Colorado on the breaks and the school has trips for between blocks. There is also a gear house. We saw kids playing spikeball and frisbee outside barefoot on a Friday afternoon. We also saw a student throw up in the dining hall the morning after the fun run. My kid thought that was funny.

We approached some random students to ask about their experience. They were all very happy.

The food was kind of meh. The dining hall plan doesn't have enough for all meals. The tour guide said she donated meals to her male friends who ate more.

I liked the campus. It's in the city of Colorado Springs but not in a super urban part. You can walk to downtown - probably in about 15 minutes. I liked that it as near to nature but still had the conveniences of the city. My kid though would have preferred a smaller town closer to nature. He was disappointed that skiing is so far away. Also the climiate of the school is more desert like than mountain. That was disappointing to him too. That said, the mountains are still pretty close (just not for skiing) and hiking is very accessible.

Professors are supposed to be accessible per their PR, but my kid emailed several professors several times to ask to sit in on a class, and most did not respond to him. That was disappointing. Admissions didn't help - just told him to contact the professors directly.

We too were somewhat concernd about job placement and opportunities in his area of interest which is business.

I thought the block sounded great for my kid in terms of focusing just on one thing at at time. Also then everyone is in class in the AM and out in the afternoons. But it has some downsides, like for languages. Or if you get sick, you miss a lot.

All in all, it seems like a great school. Go check it out!

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