<p>It is not ranked that high. But I got a full international scholarship from Earlham. Is it a good school to go to? SHould I consider transfer. I had applied to some top liberal arts colleges, but I got rejected. Some of them did not give enough financial aid.
To be honest, I have started feeling bad about myself.
SHould I take a gap year or transfer?
Help please !! </p>
<p>SOS</p>
<p>I graduated from Earlham in 2007 with a degree in French - It’s a wonderful little school with amazing Quaker principles: peace, tolerance, intentionality, and lifelong learning. (BTW, I’m not Quaker! Lots of different religious practices are represented on campus).</p>
<p>In most majors its very academically rigorous, a fact I didn’t fully realize until I began talking to friends who graduated from other public and liberal arts colleges. Expectations are high, but with such a small student/teacher ratio you’re able to foster a personal relationship with your professors, so if you have any problems or issues you’re able to speak to them directly. The Earlham community is very unique and encourages hard work, discipline, generosity of deed and spirit, and acceptance of others. It also advocates volunteer service as well as international study to broaden your intellectually and cultural horizons (I lived in Grenoble, France for a year!).</p>
<p>You’re extremely fortunate they’re offering you a full international scholarship!! I would’ve killed to get that kind of aid - congratulations! You’re in a minority, as far as I understand it Earlham doesn’t offer many full rides. </p>
<p>Other than the rising tuition costs (which you wouldn’t have to worry about!), the only other big downside to Earlham (for some) is the small size and remote location. It’s definitely an insular liberal bubble within a larger conservative bubble called the Richmond, IN. If you have a car Richmond has some fun stuff to see and do, but overall its a rather sleepy town. At any given time there are usually only about 1600 students attending, so you get to know pretty much everyone on campus pretty quickly.</p>
<p>All in all its a gem of a college that doesn’t get nearly the credit it deserves. Of course, it’s been five years since I stepped foot on its campus, but I’m pretty certain it hasn’t lost sight of any of its guiding Quaker principles.</p>
<p>I hope this answer helps to some degree. I’d suggest contacting the school directly to see if you’d be able to contact other alumni. I’m also happy to answer any other questions you may have.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Going to Earlham on a full ride is something to be proud of. While not a prestigious school, it is a selective one, and it is a school that is capable of providing you with an excellent education.</p>
<p>Do students end up getting in good grad schools?</p>
<p>Small LACs like Earlham almost always have better grad school acceptance/graduation rates than their larger brethren. I think it’s just a natural result of smaller class sizes and more professor-student interaction. If your eventual goal is grad school, an LAC is probably perfect for you, especially if you have a full scholarship.</p>
<p>Go to Earlham. Stop worrying about rankings. Just because it’s not Harvard doesn’t mean it’s not a good school. It’s still better than the schools 90% of Americans go to, and especially with a scholarship like that there should be absolutely no hesitation in your decision.</p>
<p>My daughter is at Earlham and LOVES it! She is very involved with sports and other extracurriculars. The school has been very supportive. Their admission rates to grad schools are excellent.</p>
<p>Earlham is usually one of the top 50 undergraduate origins of PhDs in the country. [Baccalaureate</a> Origins Study](<a href=“http://legacy.earlham.edu/ir/bac_origins_report/bac_origins.html]Baccalaureate”>http://legacy.earlham.edu/ir/bac_origins_report/bac_origins.html) Most people haven’t heard of it but the people that count, the ones who decide who gets in graduate school know exactly how good Earlham is.</p>
<p>[Graduate</a> School & Ph.D. Prowess | Earlham College](<a href=“http://www.earlham.edu/academics/excellence/phd-prowess]Graduate”>http://www.earlham.edu/academics/excellence/phd-prowess)</p>
<p>I’ve been a university VP for 20 years. You got a full ride to Earlham? WOW!!! That’s the opportunity of a lifetime. If I had an interview with an Earlham grad, I’d spend a lot of time asking all about the impact of their Earlham experience. You ask if it’s a good college? YES !!!</p>
<p>Earlham is a very good school, highly respected among people who are familiar with the landscape of higher education in the US.</p>
<p>Earlham doesn’t rank highly because the president emeritus there (Doug Bennet) is on the warpath against US News. And it’s for principled reasons, not for sour grapes.</p>
<p>Earlham is good. Go.</p>
<p>To quote a recent post on CC: If Earlham were on the east coast, no one could get in. It’s that good.</p>
<p>Hey! I recently visited Earlham College and really enjoyed my time!</p>
<p>The school has a strong faculty, amazing community (feel), and everyone seems to enjoy their time there.</p>
<p>A full ride is a great thing too! You should go if that is your only option! I am considering it and another school in a bigger city though.</p>