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[quote=Anonymous]HC alum here, but from a long time ago.

Swat is the better school academically. Haverford is the more enjoyable place to go to college.

Swat kids were mostly top of their high school class. They're intense. Head down and headed to the libary.

Haverford kids did well in high school, including some at the top of the class, others near it, and others farther down the chain. By and large they are a friendly group of people. Will stop and talk to you on campus if you're roaming around checking it out. They work hard, but are not competitive with each other about grades.

Both schools are small. You know everyone by face and most by name. A lot of people at Haverford study abroad for a year or a semester as juniors, mostly because it's an enriching experience but also because a small school can grow claustrophobic over time. One thing Haverford has going for it is a real connection to all-women Bryn Mawr College, which is a mile down the road. Frequent school-provided bus rides between the two campuses.  You can eat, go to class (and even major) and in certain circumstances even live at Bryn Mawr if you want to.

You can't go wrong at either school academically. Just be sure to figure out which one is the better fit for your kid. I found out by doing an overnight at both colleges; I much preferred my visit to Haverford, and that's what sealed the deal for me.  [/quote]

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