<p>Someone just told me about the college earlier today, and after looking at the admissions, it sparked an interest. Anyone have any opinons on the school?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I am assuming you're asking about St. John's College in Anapolis (they also have a campus in Santa Fe).</p>
<p>St. John's is one of the most unique colleges in the country. All students take the same classes over the four years. The curriculum is centered around the "great books" which includes studying about math by reading Euclid, philosophy by reading Plato, learning Latin and Ancient Greek, etc. You don't have a major. Classes are taught tutorial style - lots of class discussions based on the readings. All students take a comprehensive oral exam to graduate. Both campuses are very small (under 500 students) and tight knit. Admissions looks for a passion for learning and a fit with the curriculum/teaching style more than grades and test scores.</p>
<p>It's a very intense curriculum and experience that is great for some people but not for most people.</p>
<p>Good success applying to grad school programs including medical and law school. Attracts passionate students.</p>
<p>It is also unique in that there are the two campuses, and you can take terms at either campus (fall in Annapolis, spring in Santa Fe).</p>
<p>They really are an incredible school. I'd go there, but no financial aid or scholarships. Their reasoning: Scholarships infer that one student's insight is more valuable than anothers.</p>
<p>What are you talking about no financial aid???</p>
<p>"Principles of the SJC Financial Aid Policy
The college believes that qualified applicants should not be denied the opportunity to attend St. John's College because of limited finances. St. John's therefore, maintains a financial aid program to assist eligible students to the greatest extent possible within the limits of the college's resources. With very few exception, financial aid awards are made solely on the basis of need."</p>
<p>Don't scare kids unless you have the facts......please.</p>
<p>As stated they have two campuses. One in Maryland and the other in New Mexico. New Mexico appeared to have slightly easier admissions. Does that hold true? And are the same academics available at both campuses?</p>
<p>I cannot answer question about admit rates to SantaFe v Annapolis. The academics are the same and many students do terms at both campuses.</p>