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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have a child that attended Eckerd, and whose second choice was Juniata.  DC picked Eckerd because the student body was more geographically diverse and they liked the FL weather.  Both Juniata and Eckerd gave comparable merit aid.   Although DC picked Eckerd,we were both impressed by the significant personal attention that Juniata gave its applicants.  In retrospect, I wish perhaps DC had picked Juniata.  Eckerd had more entitled B student rich kids and there was a significant drug culture.  I also think that when looking at small LAC it is important to figure out the social organizing piece.   Schools need something---either a traditional greek system or "houses" like they have at Rice, or co-ops like at Oberlin--otherwise freshmen are cast adrift and have even more difficulty finding their people.   [/quote]

Juniata has a good inbound experience (open to all incoming freshmen—not just those who can afford it). The kids get to pick from a wide range of fun experiences . That way, you are automatically introduced to other freshmen who chose the same focus. And when classes start you have some built in familiar faces.[/quote]

Tell us more about Juniata!  😂 [/quote]

It sounds like many parents are grateful for details about specific CTCL’’s, if they are  considering them, or trying to narrow their list.

And obviously, personal experience at a school is more useful than some snob’s impression from afar.

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Did you know it’s against the rules on DCUM to say anything negative about Juniata?  If you do, your post is immediately reported and removed. [/quote]

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