<p>I am still trying to decide between BMC and another school and there are a few things i would like to know about it: </p>
<li>What’s the most convenient (and quickest if possible) way of getting from NYC to BM?</li>
<li>How are the sciences (and the labs/facilities) at BM?</li>
<li>How does BM rank as a feeder school for med school? business? law?</li>
<li>Is it true that there really isnt much athletic activity at BM? How are hte gyms?</li>
<li>Is it true there isnt much political activism ?</li>
<li>What are the characterizations of the different types of dorm buildings? Which one is the most quiet? most convenient? Has largest rooms? etc…</li>
<li>How easy is it to get the classes you want? How easy/convenient is it to sign up for classes at Haverford/Swarthmore/Penn ?</li>
<li>How many hours of homework do BMC students typically have on a weekday?</li>
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<p>That’s all for now! If you guys can answer any of these questions or want to add in your opinions on any of the subjects I want to know about, please feel free to respond! Any help is appreciated! Thank youu!</p>
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<li>Greyhound and/or Chinatown bus. Take SEPTA into Market East station, and the bus station is across the street. Greyhound is around $50 round trip, but Chinatown is only 20 dollars.</li>
<li>We have our own science library and laboratory, as well as one of the best, if not the best, postbac program for premed in the country. So, you will get the benefit of them as well as grad students. Our chemistry program is phenomenal; our biology program is not quite as excellent as Haverford's, but we get the benefit of cross-registration with them and Swat.</li>
<li>BMC has 99% acceptance for law school, 85% acceptance to med school of choice. A lot of people feed into Penn, regardless of the field. Mostly, however, we're known for our excellent rate of female PhDs-- third in the nation, and on the top ten list for almost every field.</li>
<li>Well, a lot of the athletic activity is done with Haverford too, so you can utilize the great people at both schools. Most people I know are on an athletic team, and we're the only women's college to be part of the Centennial Conference. The gym is not brand-new, but I use it every day and find it completely useful and sufficient.</li>
<li>No, there is an incredible amount. Bill Clinton even spoke here. My friend leads the Democrats, and I can get you her contact information. Mostly, however, we have a WONDERFUL amount of other types of activism: religious activism, and a lot of great talks and dinners between different groups to encourage awareness.</li>
<li>Uh-- okay, quick rehashing: Brecon is off-campus a little, so tends to be quieter, Merion is known as quiet, but admissions put loud people there this year to redo dorm stereotypes, Radnor is a party dorm, Pems are social, Rockefeller is social, Rhoads had some quiet floors, Denbigh is social.</li>
<li>Pretty easy, especially the older you get. we use a lottery system. Remember, we really have the trico to draw on. That said, you will get taken out of some classes, but you'll get a chance to take them, and it's worth it to keep the classes small. We have full cross-registration with Swat and the Ford. Penn is only classes the trico doesn't offer, like Swahili-- as a bigger school, they have more resources to direct in those unique areas.</li>
<li>depends on the field. We all work hard, and we're proud of it. You can have a social life too, but there's no way to answer that question.</li>
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<p>As a parent, I can tell you my daughter is having a great time, and uses the gym facilities, also plays sports informally. Has had no problem taking classes in the tri-co and has yet to be lotteried out of any class (class closing cause of size). She is active in campus orgs, and works hard, but not to the extent she doesnt have time for social activities. Goes off campus to Philly a bunch, too. BM does attract a lot of interesting speakers, and Bill was certainly a highlight from what I hear! </p>
<p>I would say BM has a great reputation for sending students to grad, med, law school, and a wonderful alumnae network. Good luck!</p>