<p>My daughter is very interested in Agnes Scott. does anyone know what it is like to be a student there? It seems like a great school.</p>
<p>I was a student there years ago and continue to be active in the life of the school. I think it depends on what your daughter is looking for and expects from college. Fit is always most important, and ASC is certainly different from most colleges. Obviously it's a college for women (NOT a "girl's school!") and that can be either a turn off or intriguing. Let me say that because it is located in the very hip Decatur area and just a 15 minute drive from urban Atlanta, it offers a lot of social possibilities. However, if you are not outgoing and want your social life to come to you right on campus, you'll find opportunities limited. Yes, there are plenty of clubs and activities, but the campus is fairly quiet. Not a party scene on school grounds but I never wanted for fun. The GREAT thing about a women's college is the absolute dedication of the school to the success and growth of the women who attend. It is learning with women's unique interests and needs in mind. No wonder women's colleges account for less than 2% of graduates nationally, but in terms of leaders in business, medicine, and government they account for a massively disproportionate number. That alone is a reason most young women should consider going to a college FOR women.</p>
<p>Nearly everyone lives on campus. The dorms are very special, voted palaces in most national polls. I loved my rooms. Great professors who truly care about you. I still get calls from a couple of mine when they find something that they think will be of interest to me, or want to invite me to sit in on an interesting lecture. Excellent science program with a high rate of acceptance to med-schools (well over 95%) and other graduate programs. I found my master's program following graduation from ASC to be a breeze in comparison. </p>
<p>Good food with women's tastes in mind! Nice student center, but a better fitness center would be nice. Sports are pretty secondary, but coming into their own. Basketball is hot and well supported at school and by the community at large, and a new Lacross program is just beginning.</p>
<p>Diverse student body, and diverse surrounding community. Fairly liberal, IMO. Affiliated with the presbyterian church, but not overly religious in tone on campus. Very beautiful surroundings. Love that students can cross register at a number of other local colleges and universities to take classes ASC doesn't offer.</p>
<p>Newly announced financial aid packages make it a very affordable place for many applicants. I believe a pledge of $64000 over 4 years.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. We made one visit and are going again for scholars weekend. My daughter is very mature and outgoing so socializing shouldn't be an issue. Much more interested in a diverse campus and the arts than partying and sports. She is looking for a small school near a city with lots of opportunities in the sciences and medicine. Her heart is leaning toward Agnes Scott and has been since her first visit. We are hoping for some great financial aid. From what you have said, the school is everything she is perceiving it to be. She is also quite comfortable with all women since she currently goes to a boarding school and resides in a dorm with 100 young women. There are boys around on a nearby campus and in some of her classes. She has found she really loves the traditions as well as being surrounded by other talented young women who are her friends. I always think it feels like summer camp when I visit but with a lot of hard work to go along with the fun and female bonding. I appreciate your insight and will pass it on to her.</p>
<p>Sounds like a match. I wish her good luck and good fortune! She'll have a great experience at ASC.</p>