Visit to Lafayette College in July 2009 by rycollege
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since July 27 2009 with 0 posts)
5 of 5 people found this visit report helpful
Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
Yes - Poor interviewer with inane questions. Also asked alot of questions about other schools we have looked at. Seemed to be doing market research at the same time!
Campus Tour:
Yes - Very poor tour guide. We have looked at 9 schools so far, this was the worst tour guide.
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
N/A- Summer visit
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
3 - Good
Appearance of Campus:
4 - Very Good
Very pretty campus and well maintained.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
Seemed to be a lot of work being done on campus.
Dormitories:
3 - Good
Rooms were standard.
Security/Safety:
3 - Good
Although surrounding area is quite rough.
Overall Campus Impression:
3 - Good
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
Campus hill is very small but cute area, EAston is a dump.
City/Town/Community:
1 - Poor
see above
Campus Visit Notes for Lafayette College
Visit Description:
We are alumni of Lafayette. Couldn't believe what a poor job they did presenting the school to us. Our son was so disappointed - doesn't even make the list.