<p>Here's some additional info to the good summary given by Debruns.</p>
<p>S just got admitted with a generous package and Clark is high on his list. Clark just added some exciting new majors and programs, one of which - Environmental Science - is right up his alley. There is a new bioscience center, newly renovated math, CS and physics facilities, and construction beginning on a new residence hall this spring. In addition to outstanding psych and geography depts, biology and gov/int'l relations are also considered strong. They have an interesting core called Perspectives on Learning which our tour guide spoke highly of and greatly appealed to my S. Although our summer tour gave us a limited view, we did get a feel for cultural diversity on campus and certainly in the area. </p>
<p>Clark belongs to the Worcester Consortium where students can take courses at one of several colleges in the area. However, I don't think there is much interaction between them. It is not like a college town. Boston is not far, about 40 min, but I don't know how often or easy it is for students to go there without a car.</p>
<p>Clark is in a more gritty area of the city so it does not appeal to everybody. One positive is that there are many opportunities for service work and internships since the college maintains close ties with the city government and community organizations. I agree with Debruns that you really do need to visit to determine if the setting is right for you. We are revisiting in April and may have some more impressions to report then.</p>
<p>Blizzard, did your son get his notice this week or earlier? They told me they were going out soon a few days ago.
I hope your visit goes well. My son went without students and with, and he liked it both times. He really felt comfortable when he went for the day a month or so ago. Everyone was friendly and he said the "fit" he felt there wasn't duplicated more than 2-3 times in his other college visits. I don't know if he will ultimately end up going there, but I know it will be well thought of by him.</p>
<p>The notice just came yesterday and we live in Mass. so I think they are just starting to be sent out. S is looking forward to visiting again with school in session.</p>
<p>california, we'll see. i was wrapped up in neu until today.
i really like clark but i would need some merit money to be able to go. does everyone who gets at least a 27 on the act really get 8k or is it only a select few?</p>
<p>I thought I was told that by the students and staff (re the 8,000)but I'm not positive. We are still waiting in CT and it figures we heard from everyone but Clark and that package will help my son decide which school.</p>
<p>i go to a very small alternative boarding school that has neither gpa nor class rank so i hope i still qualify for that money desptite not having 2/3 of the criterea. if it makes any difference i got the best act score among my whopping graduating class of six. i'm sure they'll really go for that.</p>
<p>Radiocure, this was on their site:
Students who desire consideration for merit-based scholarships must submit their Clark University Application by January 15. Here are available scholarships and awards for first-year students at the University:</p>
<p>Award GPA or Class Rank SAT or ACT Minimum Award
Achievement Award 3.5 or top 15% 1200 or 27 $8,000 per year
Making a Difference Scholarship Varied Varied $11,000 per year
Presidential Scholarship 3.7 or top 10% 1300 or 29 $12,000 per year
Traina Scholarship 3.7 or top 10% 1300 or 29 $16,000 per year
Strassler Scholarship 3.7 or top 10% 1300 or 29 $16,000 per year </p>
<p>Rejected. Really, really suprised. I had a great interview and my stats were maybe not on the high end but maybe more middle-low.</p>
<p>This is the 5th rejection I have recieved. I'm starting to go into despair about college. If I see another small envelope in the mail I'll get sick.</p>
<p>Oh, dear. Clark really has become more competitive. I wish you all luck!! </p>
<p>I'd like to just remind you guys that Clark's had a tuition increase this year. Ugh. </p>
<p>But I lovelove this school and I'd like to spout off more about the school, but I have to desperately finish this essay. (Procrastinates.) But if anyone has questions or whatnot, please ask me!</p>
<p>i got into clark!
Stats:
Sat: 1280/1600
Sat2: math - 630
bio - 620
gpa: 3.3/4.0, 3.8/5.0
EC's: a ton of theatre, president of Jewish student Union, and a buuuuunch of random other stuff
Essay: great
Recs: greattttt
Hook: no idea.</p>
<p>i got into brandeis also, though, so i think im going there. CONGRATZ TO ALL OF YOU THOUGH!</p>
<p>I can't see my last post, so sorry if this repeats. My son got his acceptance today, but the lowest amount in aid so far, so Clark had to get bumped down. Too bad,because he really liked it and gave it more attention than a lot of other colleges. Luckily, he found another "fit" this fall and got a generous scholarship, but it would of been nice to have Clark too. He did get the 8,000 scholarship as expected and a student loan, but that's it. Conn College (they have been attentive) and H.Cross have to send theirs, but a final decision is close. It will feel good to have the closure and move on.</p>