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My d got accepted via IDP and it's my impression that Bard is relatively low-key in recruitment & admissions, compared to other colleges. In some ways, it is refreshing -- maybe it's because Bard's programs, academics and professors speak for themselves? i.e., they don't need to rely heavily on sophisticated marketing, colorful brochures, and attractive acceptance packages, as other colleges do? (I found it interesting that their acceptance letter is a simple 1-page acceptance -- looks very much like a rejection letter when it arrives in the mail! :-) )
My d is waiting for two more schools to notify her on her application, then she will be looking very closely at Bard and her other choices, but as a parent, I would say Bard is an excellent choice for anyone that wants to explore academic subjects with the support of excellent teachers in a fairly rigorous environment. (For example, the requirement of a sr thesis of all students, and the intentional process of juniors (sophmores?) "presenting" their intended major and plan of study to a panel of profs for approval -- forgot what they called this process.)
My only slight concern/question is is Bard's degree valued and/or respected by the outside working world, and also graduate schools?
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