Questions regarding Skidmore?

<p>gizmo9187:</p>

<p>I concur with your statement about the "days of Skidmore being a safety are gone", particularly for the reasons you mentioned. I graduated (semi) recently, and cannot believe how much stronger the student body is compared now to when I was at the College. I would have a much more difficult time getting in, even as a male. </p>

<p>The business, economics, humanities, and sciences are very strong programs, and, increasingly, it seems that IF students major in art, they are also pursuing one of the aforementioned areas of study as well....which is what I think makes Skidmore that much more interesting. </p>

<p>I hope you get in, Rachel212...sounds like you would do well there.</p>

<p>with an average sat score of about 1260 Skid remains a safety, although their aid stats loan to grant ration 22 to 78, makes them a pretty good option for lower income kids with above 1300 SATS. With only about 35% of kids receiving aid it suggests a wealthy, environment where a kid who's a full paying customer with 1175 plus stats is likely to be accepted.</p>

<p>Thanks for answering so many people's questions. My son is applying to Skidmore, Regular Decision. He is interested in liberal arts and/or performing arts as major.</p>

<p>S attends a small independent school with no class ranking and an innovative curriculum. He has a 3.5 average (unweighted). No AP classes offered. He is very interested in theatre and has done 3 plays a year for four years, at his school and at a local college. This takes about 12-15 hours per week for about 30-35 weeks annually. His other major EC, at school, is student government and he has a major leadership role this year. S will receive strong support from college counselor and teachers.</p>

<p>Last spring S had SAT-I scores of 640-M, 720-CR and 710-W, and SAT II score of 740-US History. This fall he got 750, SAT II Literature and 780, Biology. He took the SAT I's once, and choose to stay with those scores. Any reaction? What are his chances at Skidmore?</p>

<p>Do you have any involvement with theatre at Skidmore? Can majors and non-majors get involved?</p>

<p>Lantern5:</p>

<p>From your description, it sounds as though Skidmore may be a good fit for your son. As I have little-to-no insight on the admissions process, however, I will let someone else take a stab at your son's chances at admission (where is Carolyn when we need her?)</p>

<p>Although I was involved with a few plays, I was in no way "immersed" in the theater department as many actors, more serious than I, were. I majored in business-economics, and dabbled at being a thespian on the side. </p>

<p>I would recommend your son spend some time at the College to get a feel for the student body-I think he would find that a lot of the students straddle the Arts and another academic focus.</p>

<p>you majored in business-econ? what are you doing now? waht do you think about those majors from a libral arts college such as skidmore? is it the same or better then a big state university?</p>

<p>Post Skidmore, I went to business school and now work in finance. The business and economics departments are very, very strong for a College of that size. One can learn the fundamentals, which prepare for graduate degrees, and tap into some more "creative" courses as well. For instance, I took "Women and the Economy","Environmental Economics", etc.</p>

<p>I wouldn't be able to compare my experience to one that a big university offers, but I am able to say that the personal attention and direct access to professors, internships, etc. is invaluable.</p>

<p>Coming to these sites always REALLY scares me. Everyone has 3,000 extracurricular activities and an insanely high gpa. </p>

<p>I visited Skidmore a few weekends ago and LOVED it. The beautiful campus, and the liberal "northeast feel." Problem is, my school offers a very good education, but is absolutely TERRIBLE when it comes to helping kids with admissions to colleges. So, I think I have dug myself quite a hole in the sense that, I really don't think I'm applying to schools within my range. I would love to get into all the colleges i'm applying to but I know that's not going to be possible. </p>

<p>So, I was just wondering if I could get an honest opinion on my chances at Skidmore, because it's one of my top choices and I guess I could also use a reality check as to what is possible with my academic record. I have about a 3.9, almost 4.0 weighted. However, each successive academic year I've increased (3.6's-3'.8's freshman year to 3.9's sophomore year, to 4.1's-4.2's junior year to about 4.5's senior year). I'm 18 out of around 230 in my class. I'm not a standardized test person, AT ALL, i got a 1880 on the new SAT (600- writing, 650 math, 630 verbal) and a 31 on the ACT (30 English, 29 Science, 34 Reading, 31 Math). I play one sport, and was captain, and I'm involved in two clubs (secretary of both). I participated in a summer program at Barnard (but I don't know how much of that will be included in my app). I'll be applying for Biology at Skidmore, in hopes of entering medical school in the future, or going into graduate school in more of a research direction.</p>

<p>I just hope this is enough to get into Skidmore, as I would love to attend there next year as it absolutely fits me perfectly (well, except for the getting in part, haha)</p>

<p>are you still able to apply ED? could that maybe be of interest if you like Skidmore so much?</p>

<p>travelrrr,
How good are the profs in business management? I'm a bit concerned as the profs in the Business department don't have top credentials. They seem to hire a lot of people from the NY area (many from SUNY-Albany). There are few profs with graduate degrees from the top business schools ... I think there is one from NYU-Stern and one from Northwestern.</p>

<p>On the other hand, the profs from the Economics department have much better credentials.</p>

<p>Should I be concerned?</p>

<p>The business program is very strong for an undergraduate, liberal arts college. The professors offer a curriculum that provides a strong foundation and understanding of business principles. </p>

<p>No, I would not "be concerned".</p>

<p>you are oh so helpful it seems...want to answer my question too?</p>

<p>so i was accepted ED to skidmore, which i am abosolutely, completely thrilled about, as it was my number one (and pretty much only) choice school. but, of course, being me, i'm going to find something to worry about lol. i'm concerned with the 60/40 female/male ratio. which isn't all that terrible, but enough of a different to possibly be very noticable. was it an issue? was it really noticable? does it make it that much more difficult to find a guy? is there a lot of competion over guys?<br>
just give me an overall picture if you could...thanks so much for your help! =)
=) riki, skidmore 2010</p>

<p>first of all, riki, congrats!! i'm jealous as i'm waiting for edII letters to come out... in like two months lol. would you mind posting/pm-ing me your stats? thanks :-)</p>

<p>As you may, or may not know, Skidmore has a few "stipulations" written into its Charter. For one, no fraternities or sororities. Second, no football team. Finally, there will always be more women than men at the College.</p>

<p>Having said that, I think a 60:40 (women: men) ratio is somewhat of an anomaly at this point: The ratio normally hovers around 55:45.</p>

<p>I may be incorrect about this statistic, which leads me an answer to your question: No, the surplus of women is not particularly noticeable. In fact, I didn't really take note of it at all.</p>

<p>As I have said many times throughout these forums, Skidmore is not the place for someone seeking a large frat-boy, "ra-ra Tigers" who-scoop- down-on-their-cheerleaders-after-the-game atmosphere.</p>

<p>Although there is a sizable male "jock" population, one is also going to find a preponderance of crunchies, liberals, intellectuals, artists, prepsters, etc.</p>

<p>And, yes, there will be competition among women for men at Skidmore, which should prepare you even more for what you can expect from the world-at-large post college :)</p>

<p>thanks, thats what i figured you'd say.
and, i am in nooooo way seeking frat boys lol nor am i a "ra-ra" cheerleader lol</p>

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<p>Hi! How is the weather in the area? Does it get really cold in the winters?</p>

<p>I cannot lie-it does get cold in the winters. And, there is a good blanket of snow from January to March. </p>

<p>September is usually Indian summer, and October through November is typically autumnal and beautiful with the changing leaves.</p>

<p>Here’s a hint to everybody about GPA’s. If you say “I have a 4.7 GPA” it doesn’t mean anything. Admissions officers don’t look at your GPA compared to the applicant pool, the look at your GPA in the context of your school and its strength. I go to a highly competitive, rigorous school, and the average acceptance to Skidmore is about a 3.6 weighted. Because that is considered a very good GPA at my school. To be in NHS, you need a 3.9 weighted, or a 3.7 unweighted. To be over a 4.0 weighted GPA is to be in the Ivy-League range.</p>

<p>My counselor at school told me they have a special reader just for the applicants from our school, and chances are there is a regional admissions officer for your son/daughter’s school too. So don’t worry about the GPA thing, it all depends on where you are coming from.</p>

<p>I was wondering what the GLBT community was like at Skidmore? And is it accepted or pushed under the rug?</p>

<p>If anyone could give me their opinion on the matter, that would be great.</p>

<p>Really open and visible. However, it will not be as large a community as, say, NYU, for instance.</p>

<p>Thanks, that’s exactly what I wanted to hear. :)</p>