<p>Passionflower -</p>
<p>I know the French department is outstanding; I just dont have much experience with the political science department. I suggest you contact the chair directly - by call or email , and ask! They were very helpful with inquiries regarding my daughter’s major, history. I know lots of Bryn Mawr kids get a chance to work closely on research projects with profs.</p>
<p>The official colors are yellow and black; and each class has their own color, represented in their official class lanterns (dark blue, light blue, green, and red). Perhaps you can call the store directly and see what they can send? Or maybe a student on here can advise you. My kid has black,white, yellow and gray sweatshirts, lol.</p>
<p>Financial aid is basically need based; you will have to fill out the FAFSA and other forms. Again, I don’t know the exact cut offs regarding income levels, best thing to do is call admissions/financial aid directly. You should do this for all your top schools. Also, if you get a chance, go back and visit a class or do an overnight; this is what really finalized my daughter’s decision - the smaller classes, respect and intelligence of classmates, interesting discussions, honor code (she was sick of grade grubbing attitude of high school) and fun, quirky “traditions.” She is really enjoying the school.</p>
<p>She was also interested in Wellesley and Smith, and Mt Holyoke, and got into a bunch of other schools as well; but Bryn Mawr fit the best, intellectually and proximity to Philly. However, she liked the other schools too, and we certainly have nothing bad to say. Do the best you can to visit and see where you “fit.” My daughter felt the most comfortable at Bryn Mawr with its friendly students, academic rigor, and beautiful campus. Social issues were a concern, but she has made it a point to go to events at Swat and Haverford too. Again, you can’t go “wrong” with any of these schools; call, ask direct questions, ask for students to speak to in your line of interest, and VISIT if you can! All the best.</p>