<p>This probably applies to alot of you, as judging by the stats many here seem notably above Skidmore's admitted average. I'll start by saying that I have put my deposit in Skidmore (actually my mom did, since she likes to think I'll be close to home) but I am staying on the waiting list for Reed and Oberlin. Just thought it would be interesting since I haven't heard of many overlaps outside the NY-Mass area...</p>
<p>On a positive note: I am still very pleased with my outcomes (including Skidmore) as I did not get denied at ANY school out of the 10 I applied to and considering my stats (2.9 GPA and 1310 SAT with only moderate EC's) despite my counselor's skeptism and the fear I absorbed from reading CC'ers ridiculously high stats!</p>
<p>An alum here if you would like to pose any questions. </p>
<p>It is a great place and is experiencing extraordinary growth right now.</p>
<p>Go for it!</p>
<p>travelrrr (or other Skidmore students/alumni)- important question about extracurricular life </p>
<p>I looked on the Skidmore website and although the student organizations cover the components of athletic activities, community service and cultural gatherings, I didn't really get a sense for how easy it was to start up the less standard clubs (or the willingness of the student body to become 'engaged' in ). As a pretty 'out there' individual, I wondered if in your years at Skidmore if people established clubs that were of similar nature to say... starting a mahjong league for a duration of months or getting a few people together for the sole joy of 'gaming' (i.e. making up tabletop clay battles with dice and other paraphenelia).
I would definitely join one of the outing clubs, as I find waking up at 6 in the morning to go on a physical adventure glorious, and be participating in some kind of community service as that is just my personal calling, but having those 'extras' exerts a big influence on my overall experience!</p>
<p>Due to the lack of a fraternal/sorority presence, the clubs at Skidmore can be a considerable portion of one's social life. Part of the beauty of attending Skidmore is that there is tons of freedom to create your own experience-no one culture is shoved down the students' throats.</p>
<p>Students are very participatory with the clubs, to the extent that new ones are created all the time. One just has to find like minds interested in the same activity/mission.....</p>
<p>Many fellow students were very involved with several different clubs, or totally ensconced (ie took a leadership role) with one club.</p>