Anonymous wrote:I would pass on a resume from Bucknell unless I saw something else compelling-- great experiences, top grades, merit scholarship (to explain why applicant where there and not state u).

you're an ass

I would pass on a resume from Bucknell unless I saw something else compelling-- great experiences, top grades, merit scholarship (to explain why applicant where there and not state u).

Anonymous wrote:Loved Bucknell. Graduated almost 25 years ago. I always assumed I would send my kids there. But it has gotten too expensive. We won't qualify for aid and I don't think paying full price to subsidize others is useful for us.

I used to believe this too. But now searching for DD2 colleges, I'm finding decent merit aid available. Not for top 25-30 colleges and I don't know about Bucknell. But U Miami (and Miami U, actually) give lots of money in merit scholarships. I think SATs need to be around 1300 and gpa about 3.7. After paying full for DD1, we're thrilled that DD2 is looking at schools with decent merit awards.

Gorgeous campus. We visited when snow was falling and it was very picturesque. I loved that the campus was right by the little town.

Fun fact - same architect who designed the Bucknell campus also did the Wake Forest campus. There are even buildings that have the same name. I applied to Bucknell and got in but wound up going to Wake Forest.

I seem to remember getting some very small pittance of a scholarship - like $400/year? - from Bucknell. This was in the 90s.

The SAT scandal was over a few points. Definitely wrong but probably overhyped too.

Loved Bucknell. Graduated almost 25 years ago. I always assumed I would send my kids there. But it has gotten too expensive. We won't qualify for aid and I don't think paying full price to subsidize others is useful for us.

Anonymous wrote:I think they were mired down in a controversy over "inflating" their admission stats; particuarly the SAT scores. They were penalized. Check it out.

Actually, the error was against Bucknell which is funny in itself (school sent an e-mail). My DH attended. He enjoyed it. Although, we didn’t consider it for our DCs – too remote, too many frats, very little off campus housing. But, if that’s OK with your DC, then I think it’s a good school.

Can't imagine paying that much for bucknell
No way unless kid gets a great scholarship

Too fratty

Loved it!! Great small college town, safe, great people!

I think they were mired down in a controversy over "inflating" their admission stats; particuarly the SAT scores. They were penalized. Check it out.

I went there. Loved it. It is in the middle of nowhere, but I never minded it. That said, I grew up in rural NH so it wasn't much of a change for me. Just went back for the first time in a few years last month - campus is still beautiful. Lots of new buildings. Big Greek scene when I was there - not sure about now.

Great school, loyal alumni -- big in NY / NJ / CT / PA.

It's in the middle of nowhere and crazy expensive.

My DS fell in love with the campus. But it seems like it's in the middle of nowhere. And it's sooo expensive. What do you think?