Narrowing down college search

circuitrider
Mon, 18 Dec 2017 03:21:03 +0000

Barnard - The New York City sister-college of Columbia; postage stamp sized refuge in what is perhaps the greatest city in the world.

Haverford - Another small campus; often compared to its neighbor Swarthmore, perhaps, a bit more well-rounded; well-respected for its biology department

Davidson - Pleasant mix of Southern charm and Division I basketball. Steph Curry is perhaps its best known alumnus.

Wesleyan - Mercurial mix of high-caliber academics, creative arts and traditional New England setting.

Swarthmore - Generally considered more intense than Haverford; the epitome of a well-manicured, suburban campus

Bates - Similar to Wesleyan, but smaller. Substitute a small lake for the huge field in the middle of campus and you’ve got the picture.

Bryn Mawr - similar to Swarthmore, but, all women (and all that may impy)

Reed - Very intense, very intellectual. Not everyone completes all four years.

Georgetown - Traditional university with a smidgen of Catholic influence; some famous alum, including Bill Clinton; not everyone likes the campus.

JHU - nicer campus than Georgetown. Reputation for cut-throat pre-meds and high caliber literature program. Also known for its lacrosse team.