<p>I hardly hear the mention of Reed, especially in the transfer thread. When reading about it, it seems like a laid back environment with an impressive program but other articles pin it as a closed environment and all the pictures can be deceiving.
what can be said about thier students, teachers, and programs (specifically the math or econ program) as well as the living environment that might help. </p>
<p>to show you what schools Im interested in besides Reed, they are
NYU
BU
Pitt (safty)</p>
<p>Reed is the ****. It will prepare you well for life, though I hear job placement is not excellent; grad / professional school placement is. Reed is also a very liberal place - probably similar to Wesleyan, Brown, etc. I think your other school choices make Reed seem like a good fit for you as well.</p>
<p>I would have applied, but Reed has a junior qualifying exam which would have set me back. Keep this in mind.</p>
<p>I saw this and how I would have a possible extra quarter or so added on in order to be prepared but I don't have any qualms about that. and I do plan on going on to a grad program so that is also good to hear. thanks.</p>
<p>No problem. Others may disargee, but I found studentsreview.com very helpful in getting a better idea of what Reed is about. The transfer rate is also quite high - 40%, I believe.</p>
<p>I live by Reed. The social life suck. There is nothing to do here or around campus. But if you have a car, you can do fun activities, but still, there isn't anything impressive. Also, from a local student's perspective, it is an easy school to get into. I got accepted there while I got rejected from NYU and USC. The only thing I want to stress is the environment and the surrounding area. It is not so great.</p>
<p>when I said layed back, I was talking about the tempurment of the students, not the actual course work. and chamnan, what is there around campus? really nothing?</p>
<p>does anyone know about reed's financial aid as well? lets say I am not wealthy but not poor either. are they helpful at all in this aspect for an oos?</p>
<p>Reed is private, so being OOS is immaterial (Oregonians have no advantage). If you're admitted, Reed guarantees to meet your financial need (by Reed's definition) for the normal remaining years of transfer students (four years total). Some find Reed's aid generous, others find it insufficient; it depends on how your family's situation meshes with Reed's formula (I have no insight into it). From listening to actual Reed students, I mostly disagree with chamnan. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Reed is located in SE Portland. I have visited the campus and live around there. It is where most of the drug dealers and makers live. They don't live near the campus, but part of the area. Once you see the surrounding campus, then you will know. If you decide to go to Reed, you will need a car to get around. Although the public transportation here is great and all, it still have you like 2 hours to get to downstown. </p>
<p>About the fiancial aids, I got ZERO from being admitted out of high school. Well, maybe it was because I am an international student. My friend received decent money ($10,000) and both of her parents are doctors.</p>
<p>I agree with chamnan that a campus visit, preferrably overnight, is a must. Reed is one of the more unique schools; students usually come away from a visit feeling strongly one way or the other about wanting to attend. As with most schools, it's not for everyone.</p>