<p>Of course there are "mainstream and preppy" people here too. =) Like I said, I'm just talking about the median average (getting technical here :P) of the mainstreaminess of the students. On average, the "mainstreaminess" level is probably a little lower than, say, Bowdoin and Middlebury. But they're all great schools with all sorts of different types of people. Middlebury has a bit of a more international feel, Bowdoin more of a yummy-Maine-lobster feel. That might not have made sense, but I have to go to dinner now.</p>
<p>LOL. Enjoy your Thai pad.</p>
<p>They're not always the answer either:</p>
<p>i'm glad i came upon this thread because it basically answered all the questions i had about wes. i have had the same concerns as moot that i wanted cleared up before i applied, along with a concern about how i would fit in without doing drugs or anything, but it looks liked i'd do fine there. :)</p>
<p>my daughter is there as a freshman, and loves it! She def doesn't do drugs. I wouldn't be surprised if she had a drink or two... but not into the whole party thing. Besides, once classes start it's work, work, work. She has joined many different groups and is really thriving there. She has never been pressured to do anything. There must be plenty of students who are not into those things. There is also different dorm culture, you might want to really investigate it and see where you would best fit in. Good luck.. It's a great I recommend it highly!</p>
<p>how hard is it to transfer to wes? any1 know any1 that has</p>
<p>My D did, four years ago. They take a fair number of transfers for an LAC; about sixty something enrolled the year she went, so presumably more were accepted. The acceptance rate is usually around 25%.</p>
<p>Weirdly, the Princeton Review has Wesleyan ranked as #12 for "Reefer Madness" and #17 for "Don't Inhale" on their student-generated responses to the question, "How widely used is marijuana?"</p>
<h1>17 is actually Wesleyan College, not Wesleyan University - apparently it's an all-women's school in Georgia. But really, though there is certainly pot use going on, there's also lots of people not smoking pot and even not drinking (myself included.) That was one of my biggest worries before I got here, but now it isn't, so it's all good.</h1>
<p>Thanks, madjoy, that explains it!</p>
<p>My daughter did a sleepover and loved the experience. I'd highly recommend that every student attend classes and sleep over and participate in whatever you will be doing once you get there, ie sports, class office, math club, etc.....</p>
<p>The sleepover has proven to be my D's best indicator of her fit within any given college. She's done 3 already, and she'll probably do 3-4 more.</p>
<p>Whatever your choice, though, college should be the best 4 years of your life, so don't fret too much about an inferred hippy influence, which realistically is minor and you will gravitate towards those you have most in common with. If you don't want to hang out with hippy like students, then don't. You'll make friends that are more like you at any college you attend.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>riskibum: How does your senior daughter have the time to stay over at 6 schools and visit classes . I can only imagine with a full honors/AP class load, EC's, doing applications etc that time is precious. How does she and you handle travel if schools are geographically distant from your home. Please fill me in so I can tell my folks. I am a junior so I have time to plan. Thanks, Dana</p>
<p>Dana;
Ok, My D started on her AP summer course load the first day after she received them in June.
Second, she's narrowed the colleges she wants to attend to those she qualifies for.
Third, she was requested to have an overnight by the softball coaches.
Forth, these are all colleges she wants to attend, but wishes to learn more about.</p>
<p>Her advantages are her excellent grades and athletic abilities.</p>
<p>If you also have excellent grades, and are strong in a EC, you'll be attractive to any coach of an activity that you excel in. (Band, student leadership, Newspaper.....)</p>
<p>Also, my wife and I have commited to our kids education in any way we can.
That's a big part of the equation.
We're probably compensating for our lack of college degrees after HS.
We both got our degrees going to college at night. Believe me; it's infinitely easier to get your degree in 4 years at a college, rather than 10 years of torture going to college at night. That's while you're working a full time job and fixing up a house and raising 2 infants......</p>
<p>Good Luck!
Rskibum</p>
<p>thank u rski. I have narrowed down my choices and by Dec. we will have visited 5 of 10. The best thing about CC is all the great advice and experience I get reading all of the threads. The altruism in me wants to spread the word about this site. The competive part of me covets the insider info. It's like a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other.</p>
<p>Your welcome!
Another strategy; pick a day when the HS teachers have a "professional day" off and take 1/2 day off before to travel to the college.
Attend classes, etc without missing school.
Alternately, go on a Friday a.m. attend classes, and stay until Saturday afternoon.
The teachers seem to understand when you're missing school to visit a college.</p>
<p>Your welcome!
Another strategy; pick a day when the teachers have a day off and take 1/2 day off before to travel.
Attend classes, etc without missing school.
Alternately, go on a Friday a.m. attend classes, and stay until Saturday afternoon.
The teachers seem to understand when you're missing school to visit a college.</p>