Bryn Mawr College Reviews
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Mary from plano, TX
01/31/2010Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
13 out of 14 people found this review useful. 1 of 9
Categories Comments Great for these types of students If you take your education seriously and are independent or want to become an independent woman, this is the school for you.
Tips for prospective students Take lots of AP courses, not the gut AP courses. Interview is important. Make sure you know some of the history behind the school and make sure you are well prepared for your interview.
Bang for the buck It's an expensive school but it is elite and that is what you expect for a school of this caliber. Financial aid is need based and if they really want you, the money will come.
Will learn a lot The campus is absolutely beautiful. The academics are rigorous.
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Raminta from Asheville, NC
05/20/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 2 of 9
Categories Comments Great for these types of students This is a place for academically driven girls who want to become strong, independent women and spend four years with such women. There are men around, but be look forward to a predominately female presence. The women here tend to have feminist and liberal views. There are others, but it's important that you're comfortable with this sort of environment.
Tips for prospective students Take lots of AP courses. Take the exams as well so you can place out of some prerequisite courses. Visit the campus. Stay overnight.
Bang for the buck Bryn Mawr is expensive but it the education is just what you would expect for the cost and it comes with access to all kinds of opportunities, services, and facilities that are definitely worth the money. Financial aid is also need-based and negotiable.
Am enjoying being here Bryn Mawr is quite small, but it still has many opportunities. The campus feels a lot bigger because of the consortium with nearby schools. Having a new experience and a change of scenery is as easy as a bus ride to an event at Haverford or Swarthmore or taking a class at UPenn. This consortium really expands the academic and social opportunities here. But I also love to just stay on Bryn Mawr's gorgeous campus! The location is perfect. Bryn Mawr is in a nice little town that's just a train ride away from Philadelphia and not far from New York either. The community on the campus and the anything-goes zaniness really feels like home to me. I was a little unsure about going to a women's college, but it makes the community stronger and I feel very comfortable and empowered in this environment. Bryn Mawr's rich traditions also strengthen the community in a way that just wouldn't be as effective in a coed environment.
Am learning a lot Bryn Mawr asks that you think critically, analytically, and carefully. Rather than teaching to a test, professors want you to absorb the material and formulate your own ideas about it. Dialogue with students and professors is encouraged, so you're challenged every day with new things to consider. In addition, I have so much support from my professors, advisors and peers!
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Jacqueline from Battle Creek, MI
04/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus Safety can be seen patrolling the campus at all hours of the day.
Great for these types of students This school can meet the needs for both the introvert and extrovert. Students that want a greek life, or a co-ed atmosphere, may need to reconsider applying to Bryn Mawr.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Bryn Mawr College is well-known for its four major traditions: Parade Night, Lantern Night, Hell Week, and May Day. Each tradition is full of surprises and history.
What to do for fun You have endless possibilities at your fingertips. Philadelphia is only 30 minutes away and is easily accessible by SEPTA (a regional train line). Not only do you have the 'City of Brotherly Love' down the street, you have five other schools in close proximity that share many parties and events.
Food and Dining BMC has two wonderful dining halls, Erdman and Haffner. They not only cater to vegans and vegetarians, these dining halls are know for their ethnic bars and events. Take-out boxes available during the week and many spellbinding 'special dinners' throughout the year.
Dorm Life The dorms are beautiful during any season. Each one has its own personality, and many rooms come with fireplaces and spacious closets. Up to 25 first year students can get placed in a single. First year students live in a hall group of 8-14 students and 1-3 Customspersons for their entire first year. These groups become a tight-knit family over the course of the year, celebrating Bryn Mawr traditions, and hosting teas.
Academic Rigor There is a lot of work involved, that many prospective students may not be used to. However, it is the high academic rigor that does prepare Bryn Mawr women on how to think and solve problems in the world.
Tips for prospective students To excel at Bryn Mawr College you are not required to be perfect. Any one can go beyond expectations if they are passionate in what they do. If you have a goal or dream that drives you to achieve, Bryn Mawr will become a tool to your success. Use it wisely. Be ambitious, partake in traditions, live, and have fun.
In three sentences Bryn Mawr College has taught me the most important life lesson that many colleges fail to acknowledge. You don't come to receive, you come to take. I don't receive an education, I take my education ambitiously and passionately.
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Linda from Philadelphia, PA
06/24/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
4 of 9
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Great for the intellectual student who yearns to learn more and more. Any woman willing to apply what she has learned in the real world in a meaningful way will thoroughly enjoy BMC :).
Tips for prospective students An all women's college is definitely NOT for everyone, so visit. The campus is beautiful, but quite suburban. If one is a city dweller like I am, it will be a shock, but that also does not mean that one cannot become adjusted to suburban life--the city is a 15 minute train ride away on SEPTA's regional rail. Definitely visit, however, to get a feel for the campus.
Bang for the buck Though pretty tough on the wallet, a Bryn Mawr education is absolutely worth it.
Will enjoy being here Sisterhood environment due to its all womens atmosphere. Forget Greek life!
Will learn a lot From what I know, the curriculum is quite challenging. However, there's been a change in the curriculum for my freshman year. Will re-evaluate in the fall.
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Camille from New York, NY
10/30/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
5 of 9
Categories Comments Great for these types of students People who love to learn, who have diverse interests, who think outside of the box, who love Victorian traditions, who don't mind working hard, who don't love to party, who can be geeky or passionate.
Bang for the buck One of the Best Value Colleges!
Will learn a lot Bryn Mawr is known to be an amazing school for those who really work and love to learn. The environment stimulates academia and pushes students into their work and class material.
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Madelaine from Martinez, GA
02/29/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
6 of 9
Categories Comments Food and Dining i am not sure yet, but i am required to put something, so this would be my guess. i hope i'm right!
Tips for prospective students if at all possible, visit the campus. it makes a huge difference and can completely change your mind about whether you want to attend a certain college or not.
In three sentences i am so excited to attend next year. i cannot wait for the many opportunities to explore different fields and learn about what i want to do with my life.
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Laudita from Bryn Mawr, PA
04/22/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments What to do for fun There are shows/activities organized by the college and you can also visit Philadelphia
Food and Dining Good food is always what we have
Dorm Life Fun dorm life with friends
Academic Rigor Mostly hard but doable
Tips for prospective students Always be prepared
In three sentences It's a home away from home and a school that helps you develop your brain ability and character
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Greta
07/21/2012Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
8 of 9
Categories Comments Food and Dining Food is good. There are two different dining halls, one that serves a variety of food from different cultures (switches each day), and one that serves hot dogs and pizza and stuff.
Dorm Life Not bad. Yet, there are some dorms that are better than others.
Academic Rigor It's hard since it's private and so small.
Tips for prospective students Apply early and get an interview early. Deadlines sneak up on you! It's important to visit too because it's where you would be staying for a while. Also, taking AP exams is not completely necessary. If you want to skip the basic courses during freshman year, you can test out of them through placement tests. You just have to make sure you'll do well on the placement tests.
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kfletcher
11/10/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus Safety works with students, not against students - they're really the best.
Greek Life None.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We've got four main traditions on campus and... you've gotta be here to really appreciate them.
What to do for fun I usually just hang out with my friends, catch a movie, etc.
Food and Dining The special dinners really stand out here and the food day-to-day's really good too!
Dorm Life Our housekeepers are awesome and keep our dorms clean and shiny!
Academic Rigor There's no getting around the work here.
Tips for prospective students Keep your head down, and be active and passionate about what you do.
In three sentences It's a great community academically, as long as you're willing to work hard, you'll get plenty out of your time here.
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