Anonymous
11/08/2018 18:41
Subject: Re:Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those we considered, here are some random impressions:
Davidson--hard to get in, grade deflation, lovely campus, strong honor code, charming town
Allegheny--we felt the town was SO depressed economically, that it was a deal breaker
My Holyoke--great school academically, pretty campus, tiny/calm town (like a block long) but easy access to great college towns nearby and expanded class options through the 5 college consortium,
approaching fringe with regard to gender issues, many of the students are workaholics, amazing mix of international students
Dickinson-nice campus, within walking distance of a decent college town, very strong study abroad program, and career services, loyal students, cliquey though
Swarthmore--very driven/competitive student body, and I don't mean that in a good way
Obviously, these schools have many selling points that you can read about. I was just sharing our impressions after campus visits and considerable research.
PP, if you don't mind sharing, what school did you DD end up choosing?
Anonymous
11/08/2018 18:40
Subject: Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
About DD.
4.25 GPA; APs - score all 4 and 5 on exams; A junior who is interested in writing, journalism, international relations, gender equality and humanitarian fields of study.
I know a wide array, which is why I think a LAC is the best fit. No interest in STEM even though scores very well in all STEM classes.
4.25 GPA; APs - score all 4 and 5 on exams; A junior who is interested in writing, journalism, international relations, gender equality and humanitarian fields of study.
I know a wide array, which is why I think a LAC is the best fit. No interest in STEM even though scores very well in all STEM classes.
Anonymous
11/08/2018 18:36
Subject: Re:Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
Anonymous wrote:This is what I know based on impressions and visits:
Georgetown (DC) - Catholic, well-regarded, expensive
American (DC) - overpriced for what it is, not that well-regarded
Richmond (VA) - not familiar
UVA (VA) - nice college town, well-regarded, the price is right in-state
Dickinson (PA) -not familiar, but for the profile, ranking and price, look at Denison
William and Mary (VA) - nice college town, well-regarded, the price is right in-state
Swarthmore (PA) - not familiar
Bryn Mawr (PA) - not familiar
Muhlenberg (PA) - nice school, friendly feel, beautiful campus, nice location, great food, very artsy/theater crowd, good merit aid
Lafayette (PA) - frat bro feel, D1 sports at a D3 size school, my kid hated the feel
Allegheny (PA) - great school, nice campus, great merit aid, run-down town
Davidson (NC) - not familiar
Union (NY) - not familiar
Mount Holyoke (MA) - great school, wonderful academics, beautiful campus campus
St. Lawrence (NY) - not familiar, great rep, remote and hard to get to no matter how you travel
Thank you. Not looking for Frat bro life whatsoever.
Anonymous
11/08/2018 18:36
Subject: Re:Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
Anonymous wrote:For those we considered, here are some random impressions:
Davidson--hard to get in, grade deflation, lovely campus, strong honor code, charming town
Allegheny--we felt the town was SO depressed economically, that it was a deal breaker
My Holyoke--great school academically, pretty campus, tiny/calm town (like a block long) but easy access to great college towns nearby and expanded class options through the 5 college consortium,
approaching fringe with regard to gender issues, many of the students are workaholics, amazing mix of international students
Dickinson-nice campus, within walking distance of a decent college town, very strong study abroad program, and career services, loyal students, cliquey though
Swarthmore--very driven/competitive student body, and I don't mean that in a good way
Obviously, these schools have many selling points that you can read about. I was just sharing our impressions after campus visits and considerable research.
Thank you.
Anonymous
11/08/2018 18:19
Subject: Re:Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
This is what I know based on impressions and visits:
Georgetown (DC) - Catholic, well-regarded, expensive
American (DC) - overpriced for what it is, not that well-regarded
Richmond (VA) - not familiar
UVA (VA) - nice college town, well-regarded, the price is right in-state
Dickinson (PA) -not familiar, but for the profile, ranking and price, look at Denison
William and Mary (VA) - nice college town, well-regarded, the price is right in-state
Swarthmore (PA) - not familiar
Bryn Mawr (PA) - not familiar
Muhlenberg (PA) - nice school, friendly feel, beautiful campus, nice location, great food, very artsy/theater crowd, good merit aid
Lafayette (PA) - frat bro feel, D1 sports at a D3 size school, my kid hated the feel
Allegheny (PA) - great school, nice campus, great merit aid, run-down town
Davidson (NC) - not familiar
Union (NY) - not familiar
Mount Holyoke (MA) - great school, wonderful academics, beautiful campus campus
St. Lawrence (NY) - not familiar, great rep, remote and hard to get to no matter how you travel
Georgetown (DC) - Catholic, well-regarded, expensive
American (DC) - overpriced for what it is, not that well-regarded
Richmond (VA) - not familiar
UVA (VA) - nice college town, well-regarded, the price is right in-state
Dickinson (PA) -not familiar, but for the profile, ranking and price, look at Denison
William and Mary (VA) - nice college town, well-regarded, the price is right in-state
Swarthmore (PA) - not familiar
Bryn Mawr (PA) - not familiar
Muhlenberg (PA) - nice school, friendly feel, beautiful campus, nice location, great food, very artsy/theater crowd, good merit aid
Lafayette (PA) - frat bro feel, D1 sports at a D3 size school, my kid hated the feel
Allegheny (PA) - great school, nice campus, great merit aid, run-down town
Davidson (NC) - not familiar
Union (NY) - not familiar
Mount Holyoke (MA) - great school, wonderful academics, beautiful campus campus
St. Lawrence (NY) - not familiar, great rep, remote and hard to get to no matter how you travel
Anonymous
11/08/2018 18:13
Subject: Re:Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
For those we considered, here are some random impressions:
Davidson--hard to get in, grade deflation, lovely campus, strong honor code, charming town
Allegheny--we felt the town was SO depressed economically, that it was a deal breaker
My Holyoke--great school academically, pretty campus, tiny/calm town (like a block long) but easy access to great college towns nearby and expanded class options through the 5 college consortium,
approaching fringe with regard to gender issues, many of the students are workaholics, amazing mix of international students
Dickinson-nice campus, within walking distance of a decent college town, very strong study abroad program, and career services, loyal students, cliquey though
Swarthmore--very driven/competitive student body, and I don't mean that in a good way
Obviously, these schools have many selling points that you can read about. I was just sharing our impressions after campus visits and considerable research.
Davidson--hard to get in, grade deflation, lovely campus, strong honor code, charming town
Allegheny--we felt the town was SO depressed economically, that it was a deal breaker
My Holyoke--great school academically, pretty campus, tiny/calm town (like a block long) but easy access to great college towns nearby and expanded class options through the 5 college consortium,
approaching fringe with regard to gender issues, many of the students are workaholics, amazing mix of international students
Dickinson-nice campus, within walking distance of a decent college town, very strong study abroad program, and career services, loyal students, cliquey though
Swarthmore--very driven/competitive student body, and I don't mean that in a good way
Obviously, these schools have many selling points that you can read about. I was just sharing our impressions after campus visits and considerable research.
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:53
Subject: Re:Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
Odd list, especially the part where you told us where these schools are (!) Are you from outside the Mid-Atlantic region?
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:52
Subject: Re:Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
I would like to know what the strength for each school is and the weakness. TIA!
Georgetown (DC)
American (DC)
Richmond (VA)
UVA (VA)
Dickinson (PA)
William and Mary (VA)
Swarthmore (PA)
Bryn Mawr (PA)
Muhlenberg (PA)
Lafayette (PA)
Allegheny (PA)
Davidson (NC)
Union (NY)
Mount Holyoke (MA)
St. Lawrence (NY)
That's a long list! Have you done any research of your own? Maybe that's where you should start....
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:50
Subject: Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
Anonymous wrote:What is your child's interests, GPA (weighted and not), test scores and where do you live?
When posters ask your impression of , or experience with, a school...why do DCUM members always start making them describe your kid, as if you are the judge of whether their list is "appropriate."
That is NOT what they asked of other posters. They asked what you think of the school. They can decide in their own household if they value those qualities.
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:37
Subject: Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
Strange list. Wide variety of sizes, locations, and acceptance rates.
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:30
Subject: Re:Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
Can you describe your child's interest and personality, as well as what they are looking for in college socially? That might help.
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:19
Subject: Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
That’s a long list. Of these the most selective are probably georgetown, William and Mary, swarthmore, uva, followed closely by Bryn Mawr, mt holyoke and Richmond.
You have a variety of selectivity on there, if there a particular program you’d child is interested in? How’d you make this list?
You have a variety of selectivity on there, if there a particular program you’d child is interested in? How’d you make this list?
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:18
Subject: Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
You’re probably better off over at College Confidential.
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:16
Subject: Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
What is your child's interests, GPA (weighted and not), test scores and where do you live?
Anonymous
11/08/2018 17:08
Subject: Have a list of schools that we are considering, but I don't know much about them. Insight, please.
I would like to know what the strength for each school is and the weakness. TIA!
Georgetown (DC)
American (DC)
Richmond (VA)
UVA (VA)
Dickinson (PA)
William and Mary (VA)
Swarthmore (PA)
Bryn Mawr (PA)
Muhlenberg (PA)
Lafayette (PA)
Allegheny (PA)
Davidson (NC)
Union (NY)
Mount Holyoke (MA)
St. Lawrence (NY)
Georgetown (DC)
American (DC)
Richmond (VA)
UVA (VA)
Dickinson (PA)
William and Mary (VA)
Swarthmore (PA)
Bryn Mawr (PA)
Muhlenberg (PA)
Lafayette (PA)
Allegheny (PA)
Davidson (NC)
Union (NY)
Mount Holyoke (MA)
St. Lawrence (NY)