<p>Blah2009,</p>
<p>As as engaged alumnus of Colgate I thought I might add something to this thread following your gratuitous remarks about Michael Bloomberg’s generosity towards your university and your doubting views on those post-graduation pay scale surveys which rank Colgate so highly. I thought of suggesting that Mr. Bloomberg himself would not be especially pleased with your views about one of the top LACs of NY state which did, after all, complete 2 years ago the second largest capital campaign among all US LACs at $480 million. Its largest segment was for financial aid and its benefits are being applied to this worthy applicant, among others. </p>
<p>In the meantime you have banged on an on with incredible vigor- ad nauseum in your own words. Yes, this exercise has proven to be exhausting and I am afraid it’s far from done. Maybe the flow relates to your professional life’s habits, unique passions and/or general doggedness. But is tiresome nonetheless with its presumptions, assertions and negativity towards Colgate (and presumably many other top LACs). As you like to say, you did not attend yourself- nor are you faculty engaged there or with Colgate faculty. So what’s with the attitude?</p>
<p>Moving swiftly along, I hope and trust that this thread will encourage the applicant to make a wise choice. She should go to a school where the focus is on the individual and take full advantage of what that type of institution has to offer.</p>
<p>Go 'gate!</p>