I love several things about BMC and I could see myself on campus, but some of my friends have said that the admissions staff are terribly rude and inefficient and decided to attend other women’s colleges. I was wondering if that was true or not. Also, if any current (or recent) BMC student would let me know about the BMC student life since I’m not able to visit and experience it myself. Thank you!
Well . . .applying will let you know if this is true. Follow your heart. If you love Bryn Mawr, then apply. It will show in your app. Best of luck
Reading the threads about BMC on CC will help you understand Bryn Mawr. Generally it has more traditions than the other 7 sisters (5 sisters and 2 cousins). The school is small, but has a close relationship with Haverford and Swarthmore. The honor system is taken seriously. Not uber competitive, like Wellesely. Not uber political like Smith. More overtly intellectual than several schools. Mt. H is more homey in feel, compared to the others. If you search for Bryn Mawr as a search term you’ll find out more.
Thank you for your help @Dustyfeathers …hopefully all will be well. I’ve tried to find other colleges that could give me the same feel as BMC, but it seems like one of the few colleges that I can truly enjoy.
We didn’t have that issue but it was 5 years ago. Besides, you only deal with the admissions office during the admissions cycle. You won’t have contact with them during your 4 years on campus. It’s a great school - strong academics, great location, beautiful campus.
Thank you @doschicos Are you a parent of a BMC student?
No but it was on one of my kids’ list and I’ve always been a fan.
I’ve been trying to persuade my mom into letting me apply. She’s been having anxiety attacks ever since I told her I wanted to attend. Since it’s about 15 hours away from home, she wants to make sure that BMC is a safe choice.
Safe choice in terms of personal safety? I would say very much so as college campuses go. It’s in a safe, upscale area and the security on campus seems to do a good job.
My younger niece went there and loved it – and she has VERY protective parents. (Sorry bro’, but it had to be said.) It was close to home for her, and that was a draw (for everyone, after her older sister went across the country to Mills), and I don’t recall any issues with the admissions folks (but this was, like doschicos, some years back).
@AboutTheSame I come from a EXTREMELY disciplined family, and I am the first in my family to want to attend college out-of-state (especially 15 hours away). My parents just want me to be safe and receive a worthy education (which I believe BMC has).
Hey!! I’m a current BMC student. I’m class of 2020, so I interacted with admissions relatively recently. I had absolutely no issues with admissions themselves. The financial aid office could be a little annoying to deal with at times, but we eventually got everything sorted out. As far as the campus vibe, it’s very welcoming and laid-back. There are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself outside of academics (guest lecturers, tons of different events, career intensives, a wide variety of clubs/organizations, etc). Your personal experience will depend a lot on what dorm you live in (each dorm has a different personality - some are more social, others are quieter) and what people you hang out with. I was initially worried that the vibe would be uptight and quiet, but it’s really not that way at all. I was also kind of worried that the small size would be a lot like my high school, but our relationship with other schools, Haverford especially, helps negate that. As an extrovert, it can get a little quiet for me sometimes, but it’s not a big deal at all. I would describe a lot of the people here with some of the following traits: ambitious, clever, funny, driven, considerate, and honest. If that kind of person appeals to you, I think you’ll really enjoy BMC.
to echo what @amoeba666 said, I’m also a first year at BMC and have found the atmosphere to be incredibly welcoming. The consortium with Haverford really does exist, and makes the school feel a lot bigger. I’m more of an introvert, and I’ve found the social scene to be perfect for me. There’s not a lot of pressure to party, but it’s there if you want it (some go to Penn or Swat for bigger parties).
I really have nothing but good things to say about Bryn Mawr. I’ve yet to meet anyone I genuinely dislike. Please don’t let the admissions people turn you away.
Regarding admissions staff: we found them very helpful and friendly. We visited November of 2014, and again for Open House in October of 2015. While checking in to Open House we met the dean of admissions, Peaches Valdes, who was wonderful, and later, most of the other staff. D17 was going to apply but got into Reed ED1. BMC is currently D19’s first choice.
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“One worlder socialists” not only is wildly inaccurate, but it is intentionally inflammatory and this sort of political inflammatory discussion is not allowed on CC.
It is only inflammatory if it is false. Your response is an example of what I was talking about. And I was responding to the other guys post about the student being bullied out of Bryn Mawr so it seemed apropos.
Your assessment of Bryn Mawr is false.