Comments | haverford: Prospective Transfer Student

anacondafelones in haverford

Prospective Transfer Student

Jun 17, 2006 14:55

So, I’m planning on transferring from my current school and would like some insight into Haverford, especially from the current students. Later on, I’ll be going through the community’s past enteries for more info as well :). In no particular order ( Read more... )

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viggofest June 18 2006, 01:20:08 UTC

I'm many many years out of the 'Ford, but I can tell you that by going in with the sciences, you're certain to get a better reception by your advisors and indeed the application committee, than if you were some lowly english major.

Very few transfer students. When I was there, they were all from California and half of them went back.

The best part of the college experience there is the ability to take classes, live, eat, and hang out on other campuses the Ford is connected with: Bryn Mawy, Swarthmore, and UPenn.

Aside from some of the people I met, and the calm, beautiful campus, I wouldn't go back. I got away for the entire junior year, and that's the only thing that made senior year bearable. I'd go for a bigger campus, more diverse community.

Whatever you do--and by all means, research, research, research--good luck!

anacondafelones June 18 2006, 12:57:08 UTC

Getting the chance to take classes at neighboring schools is something that definitely keeps me interested. Thanks for replying.:)

Class of '03 here gaidig June 18 2006, 07:01:24 UTC

From some of your questions, I wonder if you even looked at a summery in one of those college info books or if you've looked at the website (haverford.edu) at all. No greeks, no football. Philadelphia suburb. There is no engineering.

a. Academics are high quality and most everything involves a lot of work. I've had several world-renoun profs, and some really interesting classes. Biology department is good. This is one department that seemed to have a lot more "jocks" when I was there.

b. Lots of premeds at the Ford, so I'm sure you'll get input there.

c. Lots of volunteer opportunities, a number of clubs. There is lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, baseball, cricket, cross sountry, track, fencing, cricket, etc. There are different feels associated with the different teams -- not going into that now. No time.

d. As a girl from the South, it felt very white, but I did have a lot of interaction/friendships with people of different races and nationalities, especially given their overall scarcity. I think the largest ( ... )

Re: Class of '03 here anacondafelones June 18 2006, 13:03:28 UTC

I just started looking at possible schools to transfer to, so I haven't done a lot of researching on schools yet. I'm hoping to spend a weekend at Haverford in order to get a feel for the school, but from what I've seen/read, so far, I'm thinking this would be a great school to attend (assuming I get in :). I'll do some research before I post again though (although I think I read somewhere that Ford has an Engineering Program with Caltech...I'll look into that). Thank you for responding :)

Re: Class of '03 here gaidig June 18 2006, 15:33:10 UTC

I was just surprised, since the heart of going to Haverford is caring about the atmosphere -- or so it seems to me. If there's a thing with Caltech, then it's new. I would be surprised, given the distance between the two.

Re: Class of '03 here gaidig June 18 2006, 15:34:55 UTC

You know, maybe what you read was not about the Ford as in Haverford, but about Fordham, or some thing else, like a Ford Motors fellowship, or something?

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laurapie29 June 19 2006, 05:16:28 UTC

As a recent grad ('06) in the Bio department who is Pre-Med (MD/PhD), I can comment on some of your more specific questions. We do have a 3-2 program with Caltech that is used VERY rarely. There is someone leaving this year to do it, but it might make your college time fairly long to attempt it as a transfer ( ... )

anacondafelones June 19 2006, 21:26:19 UTC

Thank you :)

spongegoose June 20 2006, 22:54:38 UTC

d. The school isn't diverse at all, which brings me to...

j. I applied and got in to Washington University in St. Louis. I think I would have liked it there. I went to a small high school and thought a small college would be perfect for me. I was wrong. I don't hate Haverford, but I think I would have preferred another school.

spongegoose July 21 2006, 04:32:59 UTC

ditto. bigger school all the way. this place is about as diverse as the audience for a dave matthews concert.