Green Mountain College Visit Report by Ckentwill

Visit Activities:

Admissions Interview: Yes - My son and I were very impressed that they had his name on a board welcoming him. Both my son and I met with the counselor - very friendly - a casual, conversational interview.

Information Session: No - There really wasn't an information session and since my son was the only one visiting there that day, it would have been odd.

Campus Tour: Yes - A very enthusiastic guide showed us absolutely everything on campus, including the farm.

Overnight Visit: Yes - The Two Editors Inn was free and I'm not sure what other accommodations were available relatively close to the campus. It was nice but at night had a very "The Shining" vibe.

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Campus:

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There was a small-town "how ya doin?" atmosphere. Our guide seemed to know everyone but then again, everyone seemed to know everyone. It's a small school.

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I don't think any of the staff could have been friendlier. Very welcoming environment.

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It's a beautiful campus stuck in the middle of nowhere.

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Even the farm was clean! Green Mountain is working toward self-sustainability. Very impressive.

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My son is hoping for a single and it didn't seem like that was much of an option for a freshman. Rooms were okay in size.

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Seemed fine although we were only there one night and one morning.

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Friendly people, very 'green,' and my son could see himself going here. He's focusing on environmental science/agriculture so this school really matches those interests.

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Off-Campus:

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If you're trying to get away from it all, this college is for you. The area immediately around campus is fine. After you go about 200 feet away from campus, things change.

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I'm not sure you could even call this a town. It was incredibly small with just a few restaurants and a store or two. Very apparent who's a student and who's a 'townie.' We we

Campus Visit Notes for Green Mountain College

Visit Description:

Our visit to the farm occurred during the rooster "harvesting." For those unfamiliar with this, they put a rooster head down through a funnel and then slice its throat. Probably one of the more unusual events we've had during our college tours...

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

The closest town is Rutland. We didn't get there but it's got to be bigger with more conveniences than Poultney!