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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Visit Report by FlMathMom

Visit to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in March 2010 by FlMathMom
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2011)
(Member since August 30 2009 with 1240 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Terrific info session thoroughly explaining the unique aspects of WPI - 7 week terms instead of semesters, 3 classes per term, 3 major projects, hands-on group work.

Campus Tour: Yes - School is a great size. Max 10 minutes to walk from one side to another.

Classroom Visit: Yes - Son sat in on 2 classes.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Students were super nice. Very open and involved. Good balance of fun and academics. Ate lunch in dining hall. Went to Hillel for Shabbat. Two students met with son to answer questions.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
The two admissions administrators were the most professional, organized, enthusiastic people. They organized a great schedule and were so pleasant to be with.


Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Neat compact campus.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Dormitories:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Really liked this school. The students and staff were great. The students balance their lives effectively.

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good



City/Town/Community:
3 - Good
3 - Good


Campus Visit Notes for Worcester Polytechnic Institute


Visit Description:

Found out about min $17K annual scholarship for NMF.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

Since we are also visiting Olin & MIT, we are staying in Waltham at the Crescent Suites Hotel - a great small inn that feels like home.