Anyone applying?

<p>Just wondering if anyone was planning on applying to New College this year. I'm totally intrigued by their program and I'm definitely submitting an application, although I am applying to a ton of other schools so I might not definitely end up there if I get in.</p>

<p>Does anyone know around what it would take stat-wise to get in from out-of-state? Also, does New College heavily consider more non-quantitative things like ECs and essays?</p>

<p>I'd love to know anything else you happen to know about the school! Thanks.</p>

<p>wait, its public?</p>

<p>New College cares way more about the non-quantitative aspects of the application than most other schools seem to. Unlike most top publics, I would say that applying out of state gives a slight advantage in NCF admissions. </p>

<p>As a third year psych/philosophy major, I can tell you that NCF is an amazing school with plenty of momentum. It is the best public bargain in the nation, and it fosters a pride and community unlike any other institution. However, it attracts a certain type of person, and if you aren't that type, it may not work for you. I recommend visiting. It truly is the type of place that one must see before he or she commits. </p>

<p>As far as stats go, I would say that you are surely in from out of state with the following:</p>

<p>Top 10% of your high school class with a rigorous curriculum.
Over 650 verbal
Over 630 math
Great essay
EC's that show intellect and commitment to academics (New College is very academically based; some would call it a graduate school prep)</p>

<p>Thanks so much for your reply!</p>

<p>I was looking at a small "hippie" school similar to New College located in my state (Warren Wilson College), but recently have become a lot more interested in NCF because of its more rigorous academic focus. Could you tell me anything about the English department (particularly American/Brit Lit)? Also, how is New College socially? Is it so small that it could get tiresome after a while (I don't know much about the Sarasota area, although my aunt lives in Tampa)? Also, are students politically aware and active?? That's very important to me.</p>

<p>Thanks again, and you reassured me a little bit with your description of OOS stats, although I understand that those certainly aren't set in stone. :)</p>

<p>I know somebody who transferred from NCF to Warren Wilson. She preferred WW's emphasis on combining practical skills with academics. New College can be rather "Ivory Tower" sometimes. </p>

<p>All of the professors associated with literature are strong. New College has few bad professors, and even those who are bad have their followers. This is rarely found at a college. </p>

<p>Yes, the size becomes annoying and fosters a love/hate relationship with the school. Socially it is a place where being intellectual is considered cool; the students are more politically aware than they are politically active. </p>

<p>I insist that you visit, though.</p>

<p>My daughter applied - we visited and she loved it. I think it is a good fit for her. I agree with Josh. The visit gave her a real sense of the community, the academic atmosphere, the social life (Walls)...</p>