<p>I’m so excited to be part of the 2013 class and I can’t wait to see you all next fall. However, It’s been really irritating trying to get my classmates to understand my decision to attend an all-woman’s school, but I don’t care what they think because I’ve made the perfect choice for me! To be honest after researching the amazing outcomes and opportunities of a small all-woman’s LAC I think it would be more appropriate to challenge my classmates as to why they so unquestionably desire to attend large coed schools. Silly me, I thought college was about more than coeds, drunken hookups, and football games. </p>
<p>I just wanted to post here to address some things. </p>
<p>I’m actually (hopefully, have to wait for my aid package to arrive) going to be transferring to ASC from another women’s college. The decision comes for various reason that I won’t get into, but I will say that those comments above, well, they aren’t exclusive. I agree with the person that said that they’re probably few and far between, because I agree. Similar comments on that site were made about my current school, and while they bear some truth, they are not entirely accurate. I’m jealous you got to visit the school, I have yet to even get to Georgia. Hopefully it if all works out however I’ll be down there in August.</p>
<p>And Mentalmystic–two years ago (gosh I feel old) when I was graduating from high school and telling everyone that I was going to an all women’s college, most were in shock. I got the usual comments that I’m sure you’re getting. It’s universal, like what I talked about above. I love the all female environment, and that’s why I only looked at other women colleges. It really has been 2 amazing years being in a classroom with everyone of the same gender, and just learning and growing together. I hope ASC will be just as fulfilling as my current university is. Congrats to all of you girls for getting in, I remember how hectic the whole process was (I had to go through it again, anyway!)</p>
<p>Yes my daughter got her flip flops a couple of days ago and loves them. Today is college decision day at her school and all the seniors wear their shirts of the college they signed with. She just wishes she could wear the shoes also. She is excited to be going to AGC and is having a lot of why from her friends also. We have visited AG 3 times and she stayed overnight scholarship weekend and she loves it there and is looking forward to it. We also did Salem in NC, but AG was her first choice. We are from Florida, and the state colleges here have upwards to 50,000 kids. With the state scholarship she could have gone to any of them. After the first year dorms are hard to come by and most of the kids live in apts. With her scholarship at AG it won’t cost us much more than a state school living expenses.
We love the Atlanta area and she is looking forward to living there.</p>
<p>Hey all, don’t let the thread die. What are your hopes, dreams, for the future.</p>
<p>I’m excited for all of you who took a leap of faith and are focused on becoming women of substance and excellence through your experience at ASC. The proof is in the pudding, so they say! I truly understand the value of the education during April Reunions at the school. So many women who have achieved remarkable things in life, so many female leaders, thinkers, doers. Vibrant women in every age group, women eager to network and build each other up. Women who are not afraid to take risks, compete with anyone, speak their minds, put their money where their mouths are, champion the school and their classmates, and the importance of educating women in an atmosphere designed for women’s success and achievement.</p>
<p>You will have opportunities for football games, frat parties, drinking, excess, and hookups-- just like every other school (GA Tech, GA State, Emory Univ, Morehouse, etc are all metro colleges.) But you will have a sanctuary to return home to, professors who care about you, and life-long friendships. Those who question you for your choice just don’t have a clue, an imagination, or a vision for the future. You will eventually leave them in the dust.</p>
<p>Congrats all you newbie Scotties! Have a great 4 years!! Don’t waste any opportunities available to you. Do everything, get involved, explore!</p>
<p>Quillgirl, thank you so much for that post. It just reaffirmed my choice to attend Agnes Scott! I loved how you said it was a “sanctuary to return home to” (my feelings exactly). What do you think is one thing so readily available to students that they don’t take advantage of?</p>
<p>My daughter is an accepted student but will be deferring her admission to September 2010. She has decided to do a gap year. For all of you who will be attending, please keep active on CC so we can hear all about your freshman year.</p>
<p>I would love to share with you and your daughter about freshman year as it unfolds, as well as, keep this board active… it’s a bit dead for my liking. I’m also always intrigued by students who choose the gap year; it’s just awesome!</p>
<p>Mentalmystic,
Off the top of my head, I’d say: internships, studies abroad, and the ability to participate in sports at the collegiate level. Use the Scottie alum network to secure internships and mentoring relationships. Valuable and not everyone realizes it.</p>
<p>Good luck during your first year!</p>
<p>Quill</p>
<p>Thank you so much Quill, you’ve provided so much insight into what’s to come! I can’t wait for the fall.</p>
<p>Hello all</p>
<p>I am interested in knowing the reasons you (my new lovely class of 2013) chose ASC over the other options? What made it stand out to you?</p>
<p>For me Agnes Scott’s: small, personal size (like family); diversity of student body (diversity in EVERY aspect); variety of courses and study oppurtunities; and the celebration and acceptance of individuality. </p>
<p>Does anyone else want to share?</p>
<p>How is freshman year going? Is ASC meeting your expectations? Love to hear from current Scotties.</p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t like it, but I don’t hate it either. Thank God, college has zipped right on by. So far, academically Agnes is on point and challenging for most, but not me per se. My current classes seem to be a review of things that I already loved and knew, so this would probably be the case at any other college as well. The social scene at Agnes is non-existent. I have gone to Tech parties (horribly lame), but for the most part must rely on other poly-college parties around Atlanta. Although, there are a lot of student activities to participate in, just none that interest me. </p>
<p>I’m applying to design school for the Spring 2010 semester, because I don’t know if I want to go through with liberal arts. A decision that I hadn’t really considered, but should have, when applying to colleges; it is not a direct result of having attended Agnes. I also find that college can be lonely, because there is no one that I particularly click with here. There is a lot of diversity in the student body (racially, socially, idealogically, class etc.), but it is a small pool to choose from. I don’t know everyone’s business, or everyone at all, but I do see some of the same faces day in and out. The biggest pet peeve I have is when students, and sometimes professors, I feel, slight the academic integrity of Agnes by talking of “elite” schools or “elite women’s” schools, which is hard for me to hear given that I was insecure in choosing Agnes over a slew of higher ranked schools to begin with. It feels that the little confidence they have in themselves is being projected upon me and my choice to attend. However, all the professors are truly amazing, kind, and very helpful; there number one commitment is to teaching, which in turn maximizes the amount of learning that goes on here.</p>
<p>I don’t know if I should even be replying. I am in the extreme minority here as I have not met one student who didn’t love it here, was super involved, and have tons of friends. I am the exception to the rule. </p>
<p>I’d be happy to answer any specific questions prospectives might have. My roommate (an Agnes fanatic) occasionally hosts prospies and I try to be honest.</p>
<p>mentalmystic, I’m facing the same “prestige” doubt as I make my college decision right now. I’ve been accepted to Emory and Agnes Scott. I’m awaiting financial aid information but I’m also considering the prestige factor and the size. </p>
<p>I hope you find a place where you are comfortable this year. Go with your heart.</p>
<p>Hey,
I’m a current student at Agnes Scott, and I personally love this school. I considered tons of different schools, and now looking back, I can’t really imagine myself anywhere else. Yeah, there is cattiness and stuff, but I honestly don’t think you can avoid that at any school. People are people, and people are basically the same no matter where you go. I’ve had great experiences with faculty and staff, and it’s challenging academically for me. Yeah, there aren’t many parties on campus, but that was one of the reasons I wanted to attend Agnes, because I didn’t want to be surrounded by loudness drunken craziness. You can go off campus if you want that. There are tons of interesting events on campus, but I’m a nerd and really like lectures about astronomy or Greek mythology or whatever. </p>
<p>To those who are making their college decisions, I say go with your gut. Visit the schools you’re really interested and choose the place which makes you the most comfortable. Choose the place which makes you feel the best about yourself. Choose the place which makes your heart sing. For me, that place is Agnes Scott.</p>