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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an alum and have been increasingly impressed with the academic caliber of the faculty and students. The school is focused on the undergrad experience and has really increased research opportunities in recent years. They've poured money into science facilities and faculty, as well as student facilities. It is Catholic but there is freedom of thought and debate in the classroom. I'm not Catholic and never felt excluded. It means there are soem weird rules but I found some plusses to the single-sex dorms, like your roommate is never going to move their boyfriend in. More upperclassmen are living off campus so that experience is available to kids too.

As for success, yes, the alumni network is strong. Most of us had a good experience and love to talk about it. But the preparation is also top notch. Of my close friend group, one is a doctor, one has a PHD in engineering, two have masters in social work, one has an MBA and I'm a government affairs professional with a masters in public policy. We're all women and very successful in our fields.[/quote]

Recent true story here. My son is an alum and I still subscribe to a Facebook parents page. A parent posted about their recent grad who is struggling to find employment. I hooked this grad up with my husband who learned that the grad is a Questbridge scholar. Although she had excellent grades and GPA, she was clearly struggling in interviews. My husband coached her and connected her with someone in his industry on the west coast (where she lives). Turns out that person also came from a struggling background and wanted to help. I don't know whether they ultimately got the job (need to ask DH) but this is how ND works. We all have each others' backs.
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