<p>I applied to Hiram and like the science program there. The average SAT scores are significantly lower than other schools I'm applying to. Anyone know anything about Hiram and the caliber of the students?</p>
<p>One of my sons applied, but did not attend. I think that you should visit any school that you are serious about attending, but I really encourage you to visit this school if you are serious about it. It is pretty rural in that area. Some classes seem to take place in settings like a living room of a very old home, rather than a classroom. </p>
<p>I can’t speak about the student body. FWIW, I know that our tour guide was a transfer student from another small school in a different part of the country. I really got the feeling that he was not particularly happy at Hiram. He never said that, but his body language made me think that was how he felt. He seemed to me to be a diligent student, but just not happy.</p>
<p>I must say that we liked the faculty and staff that we met at Hiram. We liked the school a lot, but it was a bit too rural for my son and for us.</p>
<p>Good school. Offers a lot of support and a solid education. I’ve always liked it, but agree that you need to visit it before deciding on it.</p>
<p>I’m serious about in the sense that they have great merit aid and I would definitely consider it if I get a huge scholarship or the other schools I’m applying to don’t offer much aid. Oh, I’d definitely visit before going. </p>
<p>Would prefer a nice city or town but I think I’d be fine without one. Much farther away than I’d like. </p>
<p>Any idea of what the students are like? Would I feel like I was going to a community college or state school with the caliber of students? Looking for at least some intellectual students.</p>
<p>From my limited experience I wouldn’t describe the majority of students as being especially intellectual upon arrival, but I think Hiram helps develop a sense of intellectualism during their time there. I think they provide a good learning community that many students take seriously. Look at it this way: they aren’t attending Hiram because it’s party central. It’s the kind of place where your professors are never that far away and you will have a lot of access to working with them directly. So no, it’s nothing like most publics in my opinion.</p>