<p>I am from Atlanta and was told that Wesleyan (an hour south of here) was an excellent choice - especially for psychology. Good reputation, small classes, and a faculty that is interactive with their students. As I went on the net to find out more, I was surprised to see that there are Wesleyan campuses in a number of states.</p>
<p>What is up with this?</p>
<p>Ok; FYI, my D applied to Wes in CT.
It's an awesome college and very selective.
Here's description from their site;
"Wesleyan University: A Brief History </p>
<p>Wesleyan University was founded in 1831 by Methodist leaders and Middletown citizens. Instruction began with 48 students of varying ages, the president, three professors, and one tutor; tuition was $36 per year. </p>
<p>Named for John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, Wesleyan is among the oldest of the numerous originally Methodist institutions of higher education in the United States. The Methodist movement originated in England in the 1720s, and was particularly important for its early emphasis on social service and education. From its inception, Wesleyan offered a liberal arts program rather than theological training. Ties to the Methodist church, which were particularly strong in the earliest years and from the 1870s to the 1890s, waxed and waned throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Wesleyan became fully independent of the Methodist church in 1937."</p>
<p>It's a highly ranked university in New England and is a member of the NESCAC, which has as it's membership some of the top quality colleges in the US.
I can guarantee, though, that none of them has tuition of $36 per year. More like $36K per year.</p>
<p>rb</p>
<p>here's the longwinded answer....an entire thread on this Wesleyan question:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=146064%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=146064</a></p>
<p>O.G., I remember that thread. Talk about posts I wish I hadn't wasted.</p>