<p>As a Swarthmore graduate, I would suggest seriously thinking about going to Swarthmore and everything that goes along with such a school. True, you’ll have smaller class sizes, professors will be more accessible and there will be some other comforts associated with going to such a tiny school. However, if you are “mainstream” and not overtly intellectual, Swarthmore could end up being a disappointing experience. It definitely attracts a certain type of student…liberal, odd, interested in a PhD future. Make sure you are this kind of student (unless you’re on a sports team). Just my 2 cents.</p>