<p>Does anyone know anything about this school?
I've just heard about it here, and it sounds quite interesting.
What kind of school it is academic-wise besides the art majors that it's famous for? It's stats are lower than that of the major SUNY's like Bing and Stony, but I guess it's because they count the art students, who were probably accepted based more on their performing skills than grades?
Is it a good commuter school? (NYC resident here)
Thanks for any info!</p>
<p>Don't assume that the performance majors are bringing down the academic statistics at Purchase. My D attended a Saturday music program during HS. At graduation about 1/3 of the attendees were going on the Ivy or other elite schools. At her advantaged, suburban HS, only about 2% of the seniors were in the same category. Accomplished musicians and artists are often also strong academically.</p>
<p>Ok I won't?</p>
<p>Any comments on the non-artistic side of this college?</p>
<p>bumpity bump!</p>
<p>I have visited both Binghamton and Purchase. I don’t know how familiar you are with eaither one, but Binghamton is absolutely nothing impressive and- in my opinion- has little to offer. While Purchase on the other hand has the perfect “feel” for a campus- it is very artsy and there is a lot to do there, as well as in White Plains- the city ten minutes away from the campus. </p>
<p>I am a prospective Psychology major applying to Purchase this year. Obviously, my major is a lot more academic than artsy. Purchase offers undergraduate research and has labs for studies. </p>
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<p>Purchase has a great reputation for the arts, but not for the non-arts majors.</p>
<p>I live in westchester (quite close to purchase). </p>
<p>SUNY Purchase is seen as the school that all the local high school failures are destined to. </p>
<p>Binghamton is infinitely more regarded and prestigious then Purchase.</p>
<p>“Don’t assume that the performance majors are bringing down the academic statistics at Purchase.”</p>
<p>This statement is 100% correct. Its not the performance majors, it is the entire student body.</p>
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<p>Not sure if that is true, but I took an English class in the winter over there many years ago, the class was as difficult and interesting as any other schools’ and the students were as serious as those in William and Mary.
The professor did not care if it is a winter session or not, but we have to read around 200 pages/day to his assigned books.</p>
<p>Be sure to visit. The college has an unappealing campus (only redeeming element is an on-campus Starbucks), and that may seal the deal for you. Agree that its strengths are in the arts–some amazingly talented kids–and it’s not well regarded for other majors. My guess is that all the non-arts students have low stats as compared to Binghamton and Stony Brook. As for commuting, I don’t think there is any way to do it via public transportation, but it’s a reasonable enough trip by car, depending of course on where you live in NYC.</p>
<p>Hey, Extemp, do you or did you attend an Ivy? Some pretty nasty statements from you. I believe there is a place for every student to acquire an affordable, respectable education. It is up to the individual to make their campus experience a positive one. Success after graduation depends on how thirsty one is to pursue their craft and earn money. I agree that although Purchase does not have the higher academic requirements for admission that Binghamton and Stony Brook do, doesn’t mean that the school is not a viable place for learning. As a matter of fact, I live near Stony Brook, and it definitely is NOT a happening place to be. It is more of a commuter campus, and a suitcase school for those who live on campus. But the kids there get a solid education. In fact, the local community colleges have an automatic track for acceptance into StonyBrook. Perhaps those are students who were rejected as first time applicants, yet they still end up with a four-year degree from Stony Brook. Perhaps for financial reasons they went to cc.
To MommaJ–I recently visited Purchase again and the campus is undergoing major renovation. The place is looking great! When finished, it will be one of the nicest SUNY campuses. The multi-million dollar renovation plans/layouts are posted on their website. Take a peek!</p>