<p>Conference-style classes make for a unique workload, particularly when it’s your turn to lead the discussion. There is a lot of writing, the school is know for it. My daughter loved that aspect; the writing of her thoughts and critiques in an orderly form and then discussing her opinions with her classmates in discussion in small groups with a faculty members as equal participants. </p>
<p>My daughter was a normal kid, without Emo eccentricities. I didn’t notice much of that type at least they weren’t the prevalent group. There was always a lot to do in weekends on-campus . . . and then there’s that city a few train-stops away. More than the planned activities there was always an interesting group of students and professors to interact with. A lot like real life where your activities include interactions with friends and acquaintances rather than just being entertained like children. </p>
<p>They probably didn’t look at or consider my DD’s 800 SAT, either . . . when they waiting-listed her. She had to transfer in from a top-five private U her second year. From that point on her conference evaluations by her professors were incredibly detailed, complimentary, and sophisticated in their praise for her accomplishments. :)</p>