Wesleyan, Smith, Conn...? Any other suggestions?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Right now, I'm a freshman at a community college, and I hope to transfer after getting my associate's. Out of what I've looked at, there are 3 colleges in particular that interest me, and that I hope to get into; Connecticut College, Smith, and Wesleyan. In theory, if I could get into them, where would I do the best at? </p>

<p>I'm going into computer science and art, since I'd like to hopefully work on video game design, or other creative applications for computer technology. My main interests are in art (of course), singing (especially in a capella groups), reading, and video games. In high school, I used to also do theater and newspaper, but I'm not sure if I'll keep at it. Also, women's rights is a pretty important issue to me, especially since I was sexually abused.</p>

<p>Politically, I'm pretty liberal, but not, in my somewhat biased opinion, a crazy liberal. I mean, I live in Southern New England, so I'm somewhat used to hardcore liberals, yet...I'm not one for hooking up. I don't drink, or smoke marijuana. Sure, I SUPPORT the legalization of marijuana, but it doesn't mean I really want anything to do with it. So I'd prefer less partying. I dress what would be considered "normal," but about half of my female friends have put colors in their hair that aren't natural before, so I don't think I'd stick out at any of the places. </p>

<p>For location, I'd prefer to stick to Mass or Connecticut, preference over Connecticut. I don't think I want to be right in a big city, but I don't think I want to be in the middle of nowhere...you know like UConn in Storrs, CT? My boyfriend goes there, and if you're not a student, there's really not much to do there. So I guess big town/small city, or outside of city? </p>

<p>The thing that drove me to these schools (other than location) was the small sizes. I'd like to be able to have network opportunities/internships. I don't care about study abroad, by the way. Also, since I'm pretty artsy, I'd like to combine art and computer science together well for my major. So, provided I got in, which would you recommend for me? Any other schools you'd recommend to me based on this? Thanks! </p>

<p>PS-Which of these would be the best for transfers? Conn College is on my list because I feel like it'd be easier to get in, and since there seems to be a lot of wealthy students, I figured the aid would be better. However, I've heard that Smith is need-blind for transfers, so that's nice, too.</p>

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<p>Sorry that this was so long…</p>

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<p>Also, maybe Mount Holyoke? I noticed the Bay State Fellowship, and if I went to Smith and decided on grad school, it’d be a great opportunity, so who knows. So far, Smith’s looking great, so hopefully they’ll focus on my achievements/college GPA as opposed to to my high school grades…</p>

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<p>What’s your gpa? All three (er, four) schools you listed are great. Why all small LACs? Are you averse to attending a large research University? Are you male or female? Because if your female, Barnard, an affiliate of my school, could be a wonderful option.</p>

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<p>Since both Mount Holyoke and Smith are women’s colleges, the OP is probably female.</p>

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<p>Que Par72 in three, two, one…</p>

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<p>Ah, good point Ghostt. Not sure why I missed that. I think the OP should also take a look at Barnard, as it has the feel of a small LAC, but with the added benefit of being affiliated with a large research university. Living in NYC can be a great resource as well, especially if one’s interest is art.</p>

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<p>Wesleyan & Conn College accepted fewer than 1 in 5 transfer applications last year. Smith is more like 1 in 3 (2010-11) or even 2 in 5 (2009-10). Source: Common Data Set files.

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That could turn out to be important.</p>

<p>Smith also offers all the resources of the 5-college consortium. UMass-Amherst seems to have a strong CS department.</p>

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<p>Although Conn College accepts less than Smith, Smith seems to have higher standards. Wesleyan…I doubt I have a chance in, even with prefect marks and great ECs, since I would be coming from a community college. Also, I’m female.</p>

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<p>Anyway, I wanted a smaller school, because based on my experiences at going to my friend’s schools (UConn and URI) I don’t think state universities are for me. I mean, I’ll go to mine if I can’t get the financial aid elsewhere, but I’d prefer not to. Also, I like the interdisciplinary idea that LACs seem to have.</p>