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<p>From a typical high school, there might only be one or two students who would even have a shot of getting admitted to Swathmore academically. It kind of goes without saying that most high school students don’t belong at Swarthmore.</p>
<p>Here’s an example of where I think you are incredibly harsh:</p>
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<p>The implication is that the administration at Swarthmore is so awful that you consider yourself lucky to not have to deal with them. In reality, the relationship of the administration and the students and the faculty is one of the most widely noted positive qualities of the school. For example, the President, the Dean of Financial Aid, and the Dean of the College just spent two hours chatting with students. The Dean has a goal of having every single Swarthmore student over for dinner during their four years.</p>
<p>Given that the administration is more accessible and responsive and student-centered that about 99.9% of the colleges and universities, one would think that a review from a student who likes the college would not include a harsh comment about the administration.</p>
<p>The Swatties I know had to “deal with” the administration – on search committees for hiring a new dean, and so forth. My sense is that they not only found dealing with the administration tolerable, but enjoyable.</p>