Hey all! I am currently comprising my transfer application list. I am a 25 year old sophomore at a state university, (English major, 4.0) and I am hoping to transfer into a non-traditional program at a women’s college. The main programs I am looking into are Frances Perkins (Mount Holyoke), Ada Comstock (Smith), Davis Degree Program (Wellesley), and the McBride Scholars program (Bryn Mawr.)
I would love insight into these programs from anyone who has attended these schools, is a current student, or has any kind of interaction with the program or its students.
Are there any major differences concerning quality? How are these students treated on campus? What is the acceptance rate? Are there other programs I should be looking at as well?
I don’t know anything about the nuts and bolts of these programs, and I’m sorry that I can’t tell you more. I can tell you that at Mount Holyoke, the FPs are awesome. They are our fellow students, but they also bring life experiences that provide a great perspective in classes and in extracurriculars. I’ve had some of the most rewarding conversations of my time here with FPs. The general attitude on campus is definitely in line with my experiences. It’s a very positive perception. The FPs bring a lot of great things to this campus, and the community as a whole is richer for it.
On a lighter note, the FP color and mascot (the purple phoenix) is certainly the coolest of any of the class mascots.
@FireflyLights thank you for your insight! MHC is the top of my list right now, so that is amazing to hear! Of all the programs I’m looking at, they seem to be the most integrated into campus life. It’s nice to have that confirmed from an actual MHC student.
And a purple Phoenix is downright Dumbledore, which is pretty awesome.