<p>I've been aware of Haverford for quite a while but I know nearly nothing about the school because I simply did not bother with a school that doesn't offer much aid to international students. What's so great about Haverford? Its financial resources pale in comparison to those of Vassar, Swarthmore etc, so how does it afford to be need-blind and full-need? How does it have such high ratings even though some of those ratings value financial resources a lot?</p>
<p>Are there any 'outcomes' pages in terms of Haverford alumni that I could look at? What programs is Haverford really strong at, and what could use some work? Like, I know that classics at Bryn Mawr is amazing, but what about Haverford?</p>
<p>It’s ell known for its honor code and independence of it students, small class sizes, and its intelligent yet not competitive students. It is part of a consortium that also allows you to take classes at Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, and Upenn. A good person to ask about Haverford is HC Alum who may still be around these boards somewhere.</p>
<p>I visited Haverford briefly on my college journey and although the campus was nice (many students get singles for dorms if they want them) the school was too small for me. Also, the classics struck me as strong there, out of the majors that are offered there. You could also check out review sites such as uniggo </p>
<p>Haverford has the reputation of being less “intensely intellectual” than Swat and less quirky, perhaps, than Vassar. The students tend to be very serious about their academics and their commitments, but not competitive with each other. The Quaker heritage and the importance of the Honor Code in creating a community accountable to each other, not just academically but living together, is distinctive. The ability to double the size of academic offerings (and social life) with Bryn Mawr a mile down the road, also makes it an interesting place. </p>
<p>Students tend to do very well in med school admissions, and historically, strong departments included Philosophy, Anthro, and Poli Sci. Others can chime in about other academic strengths. </p>
<p>In addition, when my son visited Swarthmore he was struck by how seriously the school took itself–it was the stuff of satire. The honor code, the academic programs and the overall ethos of the school appeals to him which is why he’ll apply this fall.</p>