Colleges for the Jewish "B" student - Page 997

anniezz · 10-10-2012, 05:37 PM

Boysx3, she likes that everyone seems smart and engaged. She likes that it's progressive. She likes the general feeling that uniqueness is embraced. She likes the music vibe. And she likes the circus, so she can ride her unicycle!

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boysx3 · 10-10-2012, 05:57 PM

anniezz, would your D be interested in Brandeis? Students there are intellectually engaged and often quirky in their own way, and it's Boston--so all kinds of student life are easily available, even if not on her own campus.

Also, what about the schools in DC? My S loved American (where he is a senior now) because he felt that the students there were engaged and very articulate and very involved. It's not as purely intellectual as some campuses, but the students are serious and take their work seriously...the students are very focused and very involved. And DC is a great city to be young in.

momjr · 10-10-2012, 06:55 PM

Anniezz: Has she considered Goucher? My niece graduated from Goucher a few years ago and had a great experience. The academics are top touch, and she said that the students are quirky and accepting of others.

champs2004 · 10-10-2012, 07:10 PM

You people are amazing! Thanks for all your wishes - I've passed them on to DS. He said, "Who are these people?" Couldn't really explain.

But thanks!!

5boys · 10-10-2012, 09:39 PM

Champs.. my S also LOVES Oberlin.. and I hear they have a "Dr.Who"club.. that and the womb chairs really hooked him. He is a B+-A- student and wants to major in theater. He is also a singer and loves all types of music.. he also loves poetry and science.. hard ot find a school with that combo. Anyway.. he is also looking at Lawrence in WI. and Bard in NY. His reaches are Vassar& Wes. I have also heard a lo of good things about Beloit.

spectrum2 · 10-10-2012, 10:12 PM

Wonderful news Champs! Congratulations!

anniezz · 10-10-2012, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the suggestions - trying to see if there's anything else out there that we've missed.
Champs, congrats to your S on Pitt! I love Pitt- really like the city and think it's a fantastic school!

LuvMomN8ur · 10-11-2012, 11:19 AM

anniezz,
re: Clark U...we visited a few weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised with the student-centered support system, the comprehensive approach to academics and the positive rapport between Clarkies and Worcester. Here's what I wrote several posts back:

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...we visited Clark University in Worcester, MA, recently. It certainly is not the prettiest or largest campus we've seen, and the city is distressed, but the grounds and surrounding community were clean & well-maintained. More importantly, Clark has fostered a positive relationship among city residents, companies/organizations and police which benefits the student body. Students work, volunteer, and intern in Worcester, providing an endless source of community service to the city. The city, in turn, assists with safety measures & forums, cultural, educational & employment opportunites, and off-campus housing. It's symbiotic and every student with whom we spoke was high on Worcester (Yes, we, I mean, I, asked random students), even regarding safety issues. And most importantly, the academics and support system seem topnotch: student-centered and comprehensive.

I know there are some Clarkies (alumni & parents of) on this thread, so perhaps they can help.

champs,
Congrats! Absolutely awesome! Ahhhhhhhh, the relief, the expectations, the sheer joy! So happy for your family.

champs2004 · 10-13-2012, 03:24 PM

Again... thanks for the additional congrats... It's apprciated!
Interestingly, this motivated S to finish all his supplementals that had been incomplete. I was worried it would make him lazy, figuring he's all set. However, it made him realize that is feels good to get an acceptance, and he would like some more.

Vitrac · 10-13-2012, 06:02 PM

FYI to Champs and others-We got a card in the mail to reserve one of these dates for Accepted Student Programs at Pitt-- Feb. 23, March 23, April 6 and April 13.

pamom59 · 10-14-2012, 01:36 PM

For those planning to attend Pitt: Reserve an early date for "Pitt Start" even if that means missing school because registration for classes is done at Pitt Start and is first come, first served!

quakerstake · 10-14-2012, 05:47 PM

Pitt purports to reserve spots in lower level classes for Freshmen coming for the later Pitt Starts. It might be prudent to get it done early but I wouldn't panic if that's not possible.

pamom59 · 10-14-2012, 07:57 PM

@quakerstate: that advice is based on experience. My daughter went to the first possible date and was able to get into all the courses she wanted as well as arrange her schedule so that she didnt' have any early morning classes. Her friend who attended a mid-summer Pitt Start date didn't have as many choices. Yes, there may still be places left in freshman english etc but you won't have as many choices of section and teacher. Some electives will be closed out the later in the summer you wait.

rodney · 10-14-2012, 08:26 PM

^^did anyone who was recently accepted to Pitt get scholarship info yet?

college4three · 10-14-2012, 08:36 PM

yay champs son! what a great feeling to have that first acceptance.

anniezz, what about College of Wooster?

Am I the only whose sukkah is still up?