Macalester College Visit Report by macademy

Visit Activities:

Admissions Interview: Yes - I was interviewed by a former student. She was friendly, and the interview was very casual and friendly.

Campus Tour: Yes - Campus was beautiful, and our guide was friendly. The campus was compact and pretty, and our guide was really well informed.

Classroom Visit: Yes - Small classes, and really nice students/professors.

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Campus:

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The students were really nice, but didn't actively seek me out.

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They were really nice, and the professor answered all of my silly high school questions.

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The buildings were mostly brick, with great lawns and flowers. The surrounding area was beautiful also.

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I didn't notice any mess.

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The dorms were a regular size, and you could move your beds however you wanted them.

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People leave doors unlocked and walk around alone at night.

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Off-Campus:

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The neighborhood is full of coffee shops, ethnic restaurants, and historic houses.

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The twin cities are known for music. The general atmosphere is a liberal, arty city.

Campus Visit Notes for Macalester College

Visit Description:

I toured in the morning, which I would recommend because the afternoon tours looked pretty full. The interview was casual and quick, and I got to sit in on two classes. Everyone was really friendly, and they welcomed me into campus activities.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

The Holiday Inn three miles away. They have a free shuttle that will take you wherever you want to go.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

Catmandu(sp?) and Coffee News Cafe are great. The admissions officers will give you a meal pass to eat in Cafe Mac.