Bryn mawr or smith

jesus is lord · 03-09-2009, 03:37 PM

D can not decide. Which is better? Academics? Anecdotes?

b@r!um · 03-09-2009, 06:16 PM

What major(s) is she interested in? What is she looking for in a college?

They are both excellent schools! Which one is a better fit for her will largely depend on her personal preferences.

citrusbelt · 03-12-2009, 11:54 PM

My D had this exact dilemma last year and chose Bryn Mawr. The schools feel very different when you visit. Just have her visit, attend classes and sit on a bench soaking up the vibe. The choice should become very clear.

Iúileb · 03-28-2009, 04:28 PM

citrusbelt,

I have the same dilemma, but unfortunately I don't have an opportunity to visit. I know this is hard, but could you please try too describe this feeling?

Thanks

Claire1016 · 03-28-2009, 04:30 PM

I'm debating about the same thing. Except it's Smith vs. Bryn Mawr vs. Mt. Holyoke.

I'm leaning towards Bryn Mawr though. I've visited all three and I liked Bryn Mawr the most.

bubblesyablonsky · 03-28-2009, 10:15 PM

My D's debating the same thing, too. Smith vs. Bryn Mawr. Smith has a better "vibe." But Bryn Mawr has everything else, including money. Small tho....

Claire1016 · 03-28-2009, 10:18 PM

I think Bryn Mawr might be the way to go for me because of it's proximity to Philadelphia and New York.

b@r!um · 03-29-2009, 03:57 AM

bubblesyablonsky, Bryn Mawr's size never bothered me socially. After all, there's Haverford and Swarthmore and Philly and... Academically speaking, its size has limitations. I am glad I major in one of the most popular departments. I have friends who major in departments with only 2 or 3 professors, and they are very frustrated every time pre-registration period starts again. Unfortunately not all departments coordinate their offerings with Haverford. It might happen that the only two upper-level classes in a major conflict with the only two upper-level classes at Haverford.

superwoman · 03-29-2009, 10:28 AM

Claire- I feel the same way! yes, it's like the best of both worlds

jesus is lord- I love your CC name by the way. But if your daughter visited both schools, she should consider shadowing a class, that is, if you guys live in the New England area b/c of the cost of traveling these days..but that's the best way to choose between, also get feedback from both schools ESPECIALLY the students, sometimes they can let you in on things admissions counselors, and even view books wouldn't tell you so just make sure she really delves into both schools to see if she wants to spend her next four years at Smith or at Bryn Mawr. Good luck!

p.s. those are wonderful choices!

bubblesyablonsky · 03-29-2009, 01:47 PM

b@r!um...She's interested in Classics (Greek/Latin/Ancient History) which is one reason why she's looking at Bryn Mawr, home of Edith Hamilton, et al....And while Smith has a Classics dept. that I'm sure is excellent, it doesn't seem to me from reading ***** that there are many Classics majors.

That said - here's an awful question. Do Mawrters have any fun? Boys?

Thanks for your help...

bubblesyablonsky · 03-29-2009, 01:48 PM

that's really weird...why did CC block out u-n-i-g-o?

jesus is lord · 04-07-2009, 08:07 AM

What a lot of great input. Thanks

superwoman · 04-07-2009, 12:00 PM

No problem, be sure to let us know when ur daughter makes a decision!

shoshi · 04-20-2009, 05:22 PM

so have any of you made a decision yet? I'm really eager to hear everyone's thoughts. My daughter is still stuck between Smith and Bryn Mawr. She's concerned about the Bryn Mawr's place on the Princeton Review "students never stop studying" list. Did anyone attend the admitted students program and what did you think of it?

b@r!um · 04-20-2009, 06:47 PM

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She's concerned about the Bryn Mawr's place on the Princeton Review "students never stop studying" list.

If that's the only thing holding her back, she would be happy at Bryn Mawr! Bryn Mawr students like to pretend that they have a lot more work than they do... As I said on another thread, Haverford classes typically entail more work than Bryn Mawr classes and Haverford students are doing fine.