liberal arts (and other not stand-alone art) schools in the northeast - Page 3

taxguy · 10-26-2007, 12:54 PM

Alfred University is a LAC with a VERY strong art reputation. Skidmore also is a LAC with a very decent reputation for art.

Goucher,in Maryland, has a good reputation in both liberal arts and art, and, as an added bonus, you can take courses at "nearby" MICA.

As for SUNY Purchase, both my daughter and I visited there. Although they seem to have a very decent program in the arts, we really didn't like the school. I can't give you a reason,but both of us were turned off. You need to visit Purchase for yourself.

RainingAgain · 10-26-2007, 05:48 PM

My ex-wife went to Alfred, and called it a cow town. It is very rural and students end up doing a lot of partying/drinking, etc to stave off the boredom. I believe I have heard similar concerns expressed by others. I would visit Alfred as well.

How about Suny New Paltz?

RainingAgain · 10-26-2007, 05:50 PM

bennington? - patois

Yes. I agree worth a look. I am reading this thread backwards, has anyone mentioned Bard? Both are expensive too!

I am not familiar with all of the UMass campuses, but suspect that Amherst may to be your liking.

theodddaughter · 10-29-2007, 09:29 PM

I'm a freshman at MICA, if you were considering that. It's a fantastic art school, but I've been here for two months and I'm having the same problems with social stuff. It's kind of lonely.

liz6298 · 11-01-2007, 03:34 PM

yea, i definitely considered MICA. strongly considered. but have decided i definitely want a liberal arts college, or maybe an good/interesting university.

and this isn't a LAC, but does anyone know anything about the art department at berkeley?

Heron · 11-04-2007, 07:42 AM

A few things to consider:

Smith - all women
Alfred - extremely rural, not close to city
Bennington - interesting school, not close to city, but interesting town, high percentage of women
Sarah Lawrence - ditto percentage of women

I can't imagine that Wesleyan and Conn College don't consider SATs and HS class rank for a second year transfer. Both extremely selective.

Wesleyan may not have been willing to be specific about financial aid because the are "need blind." They consider all applications without knowing what the students financial aid needs are.

Bard - an interesting choice, beautiful campus and location, artsy, intellectually stimulating but not as hard to get into as Conn and Wesleyan, near NYC, you should look into this one.

Consider Hampshire College, also. Very interesting school, artsy, Amherst/Northampton area is very wonderful (many city-like options in a beautiful setting), cool people, you get to take course at the other 4 colleges (Smith, UMass, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke). This is definitely something you should look at if you can.

HSN · 11-04-2007, 04:11 PM

I don't think Bard is that much easier to get into then Connecticut College, but you should obviously check on that. Also, Conn. College does not require SAT scores for admission.

Heron · 11-04-2007, 06:05 PM

Actually, it's the other way around. Bard doesn't require SATs. Conn College requires the SAT Reasoning Test plus two SAT Subject Tests.

But I just checked and Bard is somewhat more selective 29% v. 38%.

HSN · 11-04-2007, 11:36 PM

Okay, just to make sure my memory wasn't completely faulty, I just checked the Conn. College website. They absolutely do not require the SAT.

In its place, they do ask for either the ACT or two SAT subject tests.

Heron · 11-05-2007, 08:01 AM

You are right. I checked again last night and was going to correct myself this morning.

Proud Dad · 11-05-2007, 02:55 PM

It would be more accurate to say Bard does not require any standardized tests. Quoting from their admission inquiries page:

Quote:

Q: Does Bard accept both the ACT and SAT? Does Bard require either for admission?
A: The submission of standardized tests is optional. That said, if you choose to submit scores, we accept either.

liz6298 · 11-05-2007, 09:34 PM

ok, what about studio arts at Vassar?