Greetings everyone,
I just got accepted by Skidmore and it’s one of my two safety schools. The other one is Penn State. Since they’re the only offers I have now, I kinda want to compare them. What are some pros and cons of these two schools? I mean obviously they are essentially pretty different since one is a small private LAC and the other one is a huge public university with the biggest alumni network.
I appreciate any comments. Thank you!
I kinda prefer Skidmore due to their size, faculty, location, and residential life (dorm and food). Penn State, however, has worldwide reputation and incredible alumni network.
First there is no reason to make a choice between your safety schools. Wait until you have all your decisions.
Second, the two schools you noted are so different that IMO it is a matter of what type of environment you want to spend the next 4 yeras at. If you want smaller classes, a close knit community etc. then Skidmore – if you want a huge school with big time sports, Greek Life, larger lectures etc. then Penn State.
Third, if you are undecided between schools after you get all your decisions in, then try to re-visit your top choices. For my S going to the accepted student days of his top choices made his final decision much more clear.
Yeah you’re right. I was kinda waiting for Wustl last night and Skidmore’s email popped up…
It’s my first RD decision and I truly hope I will have more better offers.
You already have two fine choices so you are in good shape. Good luck with the rest of your decisions.
@happy1 Thank you very much! It’s all gonna be unveiled in the next two weeks or so.
Does anybody know about how many international students normally apply to both schools and how many get accepted?
Rejected by Wustl… not too surprised
Did you get into Schreyer?
@MYOS1634 No
Did you get into any Honors College?
(That’d make it easier to decide… 
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No. I’m still waiting for other schools.
Got into BU
Congratulations.
When do you get our financial aid package?
Thank you!
I didn’t apply for any financial aid because I’m international and applying for financial aid significantly decreases the chance of getting accepted anywhere.
Can you afford any place?
Yes. They are definitely very exorbitant though.
@jackwang0703 “applying for financial aid significantly decreases the chance of getting accepted anywhere”. That is not an accurate statement. Applying with Financial Aid request is a great idea when applying to top tier colleges and it doesn’t impact your chances. I respect the decision you took not to apply for FA but I wanted to respond for others reading this.
@jackwang0703 also congrats on your acceptances! My D got into BU also with a nice aid package. BU is a nice school in a great city.
@WilliamNYC When I’m an international student from China who is not a top top applicant. It does.