<p>i have just recently discovered haverford and im thinking of applying there. i like how it has the tri co thing with swat and bryn mawr but other than that, i don't really know anything about the place. what else about haverford made you want to go there?
this is a stupid question but how hard is it to get in? i wish there was a stats thread so i could know ><</p>
<p>It is very selective (similar to Davidson, Carlton, Bowdoin) and a wonderful school with a reputation for a very engaged and accessible faculty and a lovely campus. Definitely a bit on the small side, even for a LAC, but the close relationship with Bryn Mawr is a plus (although in effect this skews the female:male ratio). Although part of trico, there is actually relatively little cross-registration with Swarthmore although some students do take courses at Swat.</p>
<p>There are stats. Here,[Haverford</a> College Office of Admission](<a href=“http://www.haverford.edu/admission/]Haverford”>Office of Admission | Haverford College). In order to get into Haverford, unlike many other equally prestigious schools, you do not have to be bionic. You do not need a 750 or above on all of your SATs or to have burdened yourself with 15 AP classes (if you have these things, great) but the admissions staff looks for much, much more than this. Haverford is extraordinarily concerned with finding just the right fit for their classes whether that be through community service, intellectual curiosity, artistic talent or some interesting experiences. The way the admissions works is that the school has an 8 panel board of admissions officers and to be accepted, you must get the approval of all 8, this is part of the school’s Quaker tradition. So in order to convince all 8, you have to stand out, not because you are ranked 1 your class and have a 4.8 GPA, but because you are an individual, who they feel will contribute positively to the incoming class beyond grades.</p>
<p>As for why you should apply, the school has a deep commitment to humanitarian work and sends many students across the globe, all expenses paid, during their breaks to serve and/or research particular humanitarian causes and/or global issues. The school is very small, but all the students there love that fact. The faculty is very engaged and always accessible. The campus is beautiful; if you haven’t been there in person yet, do go. The relationship with Bryn Mawr is something very unique, because when you come to Haverford it’s really like going to two schools. Overall, the school is a great one.</p>
<p>I hope this helped. And schedule an interview, the interviews always matter a lot to the admissions staff there. Good luck!</p>
<p>The personality of the people here.
I love them. Fun yet with a dash of nerd and who really want to DO something.
Who DO do something. Given an opportunity they will tend to take it. They’re interested in the world.</p>
<p>The professors really are accessible. You can just talk with most of them. I say most because I haven’t had nearly all of the professors. I don’t know about them all. I have yet to find a grumpy, boring or inaccessible teacher. I really did get to go to one professor’s house for dinner.</p>
<p>And you can’t but help to love the black squirrels! haha!</p>
<p>Hail Thief:</p>
<p>How do you know all of that inside information about how the admissions process works?</p>
<p>Because I was admitted last spring! Since then, I’ve had lots of talks with faculty members and sat in on some seminars about the school and academics for incoming students. I am greatly anticipating my arrival this August. I think it’s the greatest place on Earth hahah. If you have any other questions, I’d be happy to answer to the best of my ability, and in a year’s time, after the completion of my freshmen year, I will be able to help you even that much more.</p>