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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I bet none of you who criticized the school have set foot on campus.  The best legal intern I ever had is an Oberlin grad and a 3L at Harvard Law School. My sister attended and is a pioneer in the music business.  Her best friend is a noteworthy psychiatrist.  If you can get a merit scholarship that reduces the cost of college significantly why wouldn’t you take advantage of that?

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Why so defensive?  I think applicants should understand the market's view of a college, deserved or not.  [/quote]

I'm not PP but I can easily answer your question.  People who know that Oberlin is a great place are frustrated by those who continue to spread the FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) without really knowing all of the positive aspects of the school.  From those who repeat "Lena Dunham enough said" to the comment about students not bathing to the fact that it's seriously on the decline. It's just rude and it makes those who actually do know more about the college want to step up and defend a place that seems to be getting trashed on this thread.  
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It's not just Lena Dunham. If you haven't already, you should read the article posted earlier.

I don't think anyone is saying Oberlin is a bad school or that you shouldn't go. Just be aware of the current reputation. It's quite possible that in a few years, the "hyper aggressive SJW" reputation will wear off. If it was me, and I got a nearly equal offer from a peer school, I'd take the other offer.[/quote]

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