Anonymous
04/22/2026 16:45
Subject: Why doesn't Mount Holyoke get more love here?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Niece toured both: Said Smith felt really strident and intense on her tour; MHC felt warmer and more welcoming. Liked both classes she sat in on at both schools, however. Ended up at Bates College in the end -- co-ed was deciding factor.
Would have chosen MHC over Smith had she opted for single-sex.
This is interesting from a Smith mom. Kid at Smith says Smith is certainly not overly intense. I guess it depends what you are comparing it to though, kid was comparing it to higher ranked schools, and was looking for the right mix of strong academics and supportive community. Smith had the right mix. If you are willing to go down on academics, MHC may be a good fit.
DP: Academics are equally strong at both judging from the three MHC grads I know, one of whom went to Yale Law and two who went to top med schools (Harvard and Columbia). But Smith does need to prove itself a lot--"if you are willing to go down on academics." MHC doesn't seem to need to announce itself like that. Guessing that's the strident vibe others pick up on at Smith. I bet both schools are equally rigorous, and the right fit for the right kid.
"you bet" both schools are equally rigorous and you base this on knowing a few MHC grads and knowing nothing directly about either school. and then you make a weird dig about Smith. Not sure what you have against Smith but for others, please ignore weird clueless judgements.
i'm a different poster who actually went to the school and I noticed that the original poster made a weird dig against MoHo, saying it was ok if you wanted to downgrade academics. I know plenty about the college and its exceptional outcomes. Smith is great too! The defensiveness of posters who have to slam MHC in relation to poor Smith is strange, though!! MHC doesn't have a chip on its shoulder. 🤓 Peace
Anonymous
04/22/2026 16:22
Subject: Why doesn't Mount Holyoke get more love here?
A couple of years back when DD was looking, MHC was cutting back on certain majors/programs. This was told to DD by a then current student who said it was a high level of concern for the students. Not sure what happened or what current status is, this is something to check on for applicants.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 16:20
Subject: Why doesn't Mount Holyoke get more love here?
It is not as selective as a lot of the other women's colleges, so it tends to be more of a safety.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 16:19
Subject: Why doesn't Mount Holyoke get more love here?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Niece toured both: Said Smith felt really strident and intense on her tour; MHC felt warmer and more welcoming. Liked both classes she sat in on at both schools, however. Ended up at Bates College in the end -- co-ed was deciding factor.
Would have chosen MHC over Smith had she opted for single-sex.
This is interesting from a Smith mom. Kid at Smith says Smith is certainly not overly intense. I guess it depends what you are comparing it to though, kid was comparing it to higher ranked schools, and was looking for the right mix of strong academics and supportive community. Smith had the right mix. If you are willing to go down on academics, MHC may be a good fit.
DP: Academics are equally strong at both judging from the three MHC grads I know, one of whom went to Yale Law and two who went to top med schools (Harvard and Columbia). But Smith does need to prove itself a lot--"if you are willing to go down on academics." MHC doesn't seem to need to announce itself like that. Guessing that's the strident vibe others pick up on at Smith. I bet both schools are equally rigorous, and the right fit for the right kid.
"you bet" both schools are equally rigorous and you base this on knowing a few MHC grads and knowing nothing directly about either school. and then you make a weird dig about Smith. Not sure what you have against Smith but for others, please ignore weird clueless judgements.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 15:22
Subject: Why doesn't Mount Holyoke get more love here?
Gorgeous campus
Anonymous
04/22/2026 10:51
Subject: Why doesn't Mount Holyoke get more love here?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Niece toured both: Said Smith felt really strident and intense on her tour; MHC felt warmer and more welcoming. Liked both classes she sat in on at both schools, however. Ended up at Bates College in the end -- co-ed was deciding factor.
Would have chosen MHC over Smith had she opted for single-sex.
How does she feel now that Bates is collapsing and struggling to make ends meet? Still a Good decision?
What motivates people like you to post stuff in this manner? Is this how you go about things in real, non-anonymous life?
Anonymous
04/22/2026 10:46
Subject: Why doesn't Mount Holyoke get more love here?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's the homophobia and transphobia.
Always the victim. Maybe it's just because some girls/young women aren't interested. Not everything in 95% of people's lives revolves around sexuality and identity.
No, that's why it specifically doesn't "get more love" on DCUM because of the false stereotype around MHC. The comments reflect that.