Hopefully SCOTTIE class of 2013

mentalmystic · 01-29-2009, 10:34 PM

I recently visited Agnes Scott and fell in love. I'm surprised there is no action on this board, this is one of the best LACs I've been to!

jenbranning · 01-30-2009, 08:32 AM

I agree. I wish we could get some posts from other students who are attending or considering. Anyone out there?

Quillgirl · 01-31-2009, 10:09 AM

Hi,
I'm glad to hear you fell in love with it. I'm a former student, but continue to be very active on campus. I can try to answer any questions you have, or point you in the right direction. What do you want to know?

mentalmystic · 01-31-2009, 11:21 PM

During my tour the women said that you can cross register with any school in the city. How exactly does this work? I also noticed the cliff was parked at the marta station, do ASC women get bused to the EU campus and why?

shelley14 · 02-01-2009, 01:52 PM

Did you graduate from ASC or transfer to another school? My daughter has been accepted EA and is interested in the 3/2 engineering program with Georgia Tech. We visited the campus last spring and really liked it. I'm a bit worried that it may be too small. Any information you can share about classes, dorms, and social life would be very helpful.

nessainthesky918 · 02-02-2009, 03:49 PM

Hi! I just got my acceptance letter today, along with a very generous scholarship! I'm so excited right now! For anyone who can answer this, is it acceptable not to go home for minor breaks? Do some women stay on campus for minor holidays? I'm not from anywhere near Decatur, so I wouldn't be able to get home easily, and don't want to be by myself!

Quillgirl · 02-03-2009, 08:37 AM

I'll try to answer the questions posed so far:

I graduated from ASC (bio/chemistry,) then got a masters at Ga State (MS Risk management.) I had a classmate who did a 3/2 with GA Tech and says it was a perfect combo for her. I believe she was a Math major at ASC and a Aerospace Engineering major at Tech. Yes, the school is small in and of itself, but it is part of an urban community that's large and diverse. I suppose it depends on what you want from the campus, and what's available in the larger community. I know it's tough to be at a small school that's in the middle of nowhere with all social activities generated on campus and with limited results. Decatur and Atlanta offer so many opportunities for a social life, any variety of interests, and work if you need a job. I personally found the campus a nice refuge from the busy city. No football games, but ASC has a long-standing relationship with GA Tech, socially. I dated guys from Tech and Emory while there, and went to games and frat parties pretty often. Classes at ASC are excellent: very small, passionate and accessible professors (I had their home phone numbers), some of my Jr/Sr labs had 5 people in them. The science bldg is fairly new and has excellent facilities. The library is decent, but could be larger. You have access to those at larger colleges and universities in the area (Emory, GA State, Tech) Dorms are GREAT: always voted among the nicest in the country, large windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors, big shady front porches, close to classes. Winship and Walters are usually freshman dorms and they are a bit more utilitarian, but central on campus. Inman, Main, Rebekah are renovated Victorians and lovely. Upperclassmen can live off campus at an apartment complex next door to the school. The dining hall has good food, many choices, you don't mind eating there--female preferences in mind always. One thing I wish they had is a larger fitness center. It's pretty small.

There is a consortium of metro Atlanta schools that allow cross-registration. You can find the list on the ASC website. The area has quite a number of good schools and universities of various sizes and concentrations, so there are opportunities to expand what the school itself offers, and immerse in a co-ed class from time to time! You'd be surprised at how much more feisty and confident you are in mixed classes, having been in single-sex classes. Several independent studies have shown that women from single-sex colleges felt more empowered and valued and confident following their freshman year in college than women at co-ed institutions, whose confidence and esteem actually decreased. :-(

The Cliff is available with a special pass to anyone traveling in the Emory-Clifton corridor to surrounding areas, including Lenox and GA Tech. The rules for Cliff have changed in the last year, so I'm not sure how ASC plays into it. I know they were trying to get Cliff to pick up on campus, but haven't heard if it's happening. It just allows more movement in the area without having to use a car. There are FLEX cars available in Decatur, so that's another transportation option for folks who don't own one, but want to use one from time to time.

Congrats, nessa! Yes, some students stay on campus during minor breaks, but not that many (at least not while I was there.) However, you will find the Southern Hospitality aspect of ASC is alive and well. Most women in your situation were invited to go home with a friend during the breaks. Some who had jobs weren't able to do this, but most did enjoy the hospitality of roommates, friends, and even some of the professors! It's very close-knit.

One of the most valuable aspects that hasn't been mentioned is the self-proctored exams. For me and most of my classmates, this was one of the best perks of ASC. Being able to choose the test you want to take, and take it when you want during the exam week is so excellent. Less stress, more ability to prepare, and more control. Don't underestimate this little perk!

ger810 · 02-04-2009, 07:25 PM

Hey nessa! First of all, congrats! I'm a first-year at ASC and from the Northeast (western NY). I was slightly worried about the break situation when I first got here. Turns out, I didn't have much to worry about. A lot of my friends are also from out of state and stay on the short breaks so I'm not all that lonely. There are a fair share of people who go home from what I have noticed, but Decatur and Atlanta have a lot to offer. There will always be people on campus and there will always be something to do.
I noticed your location says PA. If you are from PA, I'm more than happy to answer questions about the distance issue if you have any others!

jenbranning · 02-04-2009, 09:14 PM

I would love to hear more from current Agnes Scott students. My D was also accepted with a generous scholarship and is very excited. Any other Scotties out there? We have been fairly successful in establishing a thread that did not exist. Thanks for your input. How difficult are classes? How about preparation for med school?

peppertodie · 02-24-2009, 03:52 AM

I was also accepted with a exteremely generous scholarship. I'm going to go visit for the achievement weekend on the 22-23rd.
Is anyone else going down for the second Achievement weekend?

cheeseyshay · 03-02-2009, 10:55 AM

I plan to go that weekend! I was recently accepted with a $15,000 scholarship but my mother is still extremely doubtful I can afford to go at all. I really want to go to this school, but does anyone have any advice on how to pay for it?

Quillgirl · 03-08-2009, 04:40 PM

Cheeseyshay,
Is that per year? If so, that cuts the cost almost in half. Ideas to pay for it:
Get a job. The metro area has plenty of opportunities. (I worked at DeKalb Medical Center about 3 miles away while I was there, and they paid for books as well as a decent salary.)

Apply for federal grants like the Pell. Do some research into oddball grants/schollys through religious or cultural organizations, local businesses where you live, your major of interest, any extracurricular interests, etc. Cobble together what you can!

cheeseyshay · 03-15-2009, 07:03 PM

Thankyou Quillgirl, I will definitely try my best!

simply lily · 03-16-2009, 04:33 AM

To all who was accepted with scholarship - that's awesome! But how do you know?
I received an email inviting me to visit the school but nothing on financial aid or scholarship... should I be worried? I definitely can't afford the school without FA. Are you guys Early Desicion?

Quillgirl - Thanks for the information! I'm definitely lost. I got accepted to ASC, UC Davis and NYU. Obviously FA will change everything, but I still enjoyed your input!

jenbranning · 03-18-2009, 07:19 AM

I think my d got a letter a couple weeks after her decision letter. Maybe late Dec/early Jan. She then attended the first scholars weekend and got an update on her scholarship at the end of Feb. along with her financial aid award that was need based. When did you apply? I believe there was a scholarship application deadline. I would suggest that you call the school. The people we have spoken to in admissions have been extremely friendly and helpful. Don't waste any more energy fretting and give them a call. They can even see if a letter has been sent out, etc. A real testimony to the benefit of a small school. They actually give you some personal attention and do not make you feel foolish for asking questions. Good luck. My daughter sent in her deposit so maybe you will be classmates.