<p>Hey guys I'm new here. Does anyone know if Loyola University Chicago any good? I just got selected for this "Fast-Track Application" from them saying that I'm the type of student they want to see next year and that I can skip the essay, keep the 25 dollar application fee, and receive a decision and scholarship notification by March 1, 2005.</p>
<p>What is this university good for. I'm planning on majoring in the liberal arts area like history, philosophy, and political science.</p>
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<p>Loyola is a fine school, academically speaking. Loyola is a Jesuit school and is very strong in philosophy and history (I don't know their reputation in political science). I believe that they are pretty good in the sciences, as well. </p>
<p>Loyola also has a strong social work program and is fairly well known for attracting a fair number of social justice activist types. Parts of the neighborhood around Loyola (particularly around Glenwood and the Heartland Cafe) have a definite alternative, crunchy vibe. The Heartland Cafe is kind of the hub of the neighborhood up there (you can check out Heartland's website at <a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/%5B/url%5D">http://www.heartlandcafe.com/</a>). Frankly, the area around Loyola is personally one of my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago.</p>
<p>The one negative thing that I have heard about Loyola is that the administration tends to be pretty beauracratic. Plus, they have experienced some financial problems in the last couple of years, according to a couple of articles I read in the Chicago Tribune. Frankly, I don't know if the financial problems are severe enough to compromise the education you would receive if you went there.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>