<p>Although alternative, New College of Florida definitely sounds intriguing, not to mention cheaper than a private. Does anybody actually know anyone who goes there, or know anything about the school?</p>
<p>My friend Rebecca goes there and absolutely loves it. I've visited her before and its an amazing campus (right on the bay.) NCF enjoys an outstanding reputation, and is one of the highest per capita producers of students who pursue graduate education at prestigious schools. It is definitely alternative, but very fun. I am an uberconservative and still found the students welcoming. They really fine-tine your writing, as well, which is REALLY great preparation for grad school.</p>
<p>My niece is very happy there.</p>
<p>Do you know where I could find statistics on New College grad attendance at grad schools? Especially for biology, environmental studies, and anthropology. (my main concern, how'd ya know?;))</p>
<p>Two friends who went there.....she transferred to UK to complete degree and he graduated and is working in FL Keys w/ Audubon Society....just took his LSAT scored 172 w/o prep course. He will be applying to UHawaii for PhD and also LawSchool....both loved the program. Loved the location.</p>
<p>Percentage of graduates who pursue further study:
Immediately: 18%
Within one year: 19%
Within five years: 46%</p>
<p>Fields in which graduates pursue further study:
Master of Business Administration (MBA): 7%
Law school: 21%
Medical school: 8%
Dental school: 0%
Engineering: 1%
Theological school/seminary: 2%
Education: 6%
Graduate arts and sciences programs: 58%
Veterinary medicine: 0%
Fields in which graduates pursue further study</p>
<p>Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates:
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
University of Florida, Florida State University, Duke University, Yale University, University of Wisconsin at Madison, University of South Florida, University of Miami, University of Chicago, Pace University, Columbia University</p>
<p>That's def impressive -and working for Audubon Society is just the type of thing I'd prob enjoy -being an out-of-stater though, I wonder how cost vs. benefit compares to private LACs?</p>
<p>Cost is one factor........opportunities for internships and access to the physical elements.......the reefs or natural habitats....that might be a greater consideration for what you are thinking. Also......have you looked at Eckert College in St. Pete as a comparison. I have a friend who went there, did some internships at Baltimore Aquarium and Smithsonian........went to grad school in DC. He made great friends and had a wonderful undergrad experience at Eckerd.....did a lot of research on Manatees. I think it is a good comparison program to investigate.</p>
<p>Actually, the type of private LACs I was looking at are just strong in all-around bio and academics, rather than providing specific opps for marine bio or something. Oberlin in Ohio, for example...</p>
<p>Better that I not comment. I guess my thinking is having some degree of fun and access to a city is important. Metro was really important to me. I guess when I think of location it is way up on my list but that doesn't mean it has to be up on your list now does it?</p>
<p>It's not that location doesn't matter to me at all -just that I'm comparing academics firstly... since college education will help determine options for location after college. Although as far as location goes, access to metro is not terribly important to me, more climate and close to nature. New College is intriguing, like I said, (and I wouldn't mind the location one bit) but I could easily go more selective, which is why I was wondering about grad placement, academic rigor, etc.</p>
<p>So you are looking for access to nature etc and a top program as a first choice?</p>
<p>Bowdoin has environmental studies.......not a metro and very fine school. I'd choose that in a hot minute over Oberlin.</p>
<p>I likely would as well -however, Bowdoin is somewhat harder to transfer into, so acceptance is less likely for that one... Out of curiosity, why is it you would prefer Bowdoin to Oberlin?</p>
<p>Location in a state much more "outdoorsy" than OH. Greater diversity of student body. Wonderful food....had to throw that in. Mostly it is a fine school in a fabulous location, near the sea, close to mountains and lakes and streams. Maine is very conscious of water rights/purity. You will find a more sophisticated student and you will love it. Now that I have said this I will get pummeled by the OH kids who think Oberlin is great.......oh well.</p>
<p>No, I mean, from the website, I thought Bowdoin sounded great... like I said though, only 15% acceptance for transfers... makes it not quite one to count on. I may apply <em>crosses fingers</em></p>
<p>What school are you transferring from? What state are you orginally from? You may get a buzz from either of those........why am I thinking you are in FL now?</p>