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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Haverford College is 21%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
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Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
The awkward stereotype is definitely true and evident after about 15 minutes on the campus. There are some smart kids and some not so smart kids but the stereotypes of kids thinking that they are smart is definitely true as well.
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What is the stereotype of students at your school?
When I was looking at Haverford I figured everyone was all so nerdy that they probably never had any fun, and that even though it's a good school it wouldn't be fun to go there.
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What is your overall opinion of this school?
The best thing about Haverford is the ease of living and how students really aren't hassled very much by the teachers and staff. It is very small and, as a result, most people know the same people making gossip kind of a problem. Most people that I meet outside of campus haven't heard of Haverford and confuse it for Harvard to which there is the common correction: "No, I said Haverford." There is very little school pride and most sporting events go unattended by a vast majority of the student body.
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What are the academics like at your school?
Most of my professors know my name. My favorite class has to be any class with Prof. Miller. Class participation gets to be aggravating because a lot of the students think that they are really smart and feel the need to comment on everything discussed in class. The most unique class that I have taken would have to either be acting at Bryn Mawr or Global Ethics with Gangadean. I am a philosophy major and I like most of the professors in the department, however there are some that I avoid like the plague. Most Haverford students aim to either become doctors or lawyers, so the education is usually aimed toward either one of those goals.
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What are the most popular student activities/groups?
There really aren't any popular groups on campus. I'm not really that involved with any groups on campus. A lot of students do leave their dorm rooms open. Athletic events go highly unattended, as do guest speakers and theater events. The dating scene is very weird and awkward. I wouldn't be awake at 2am on a Tuesday unless I had to do a paper or decided to smoke or drink randomly. People usually stick to partying on Thursday through Sunday nights. There are no fraternities or sororities. If you aren't drinking on a Saturday night, you are either bored or off-campus. Haverfest is a really big yearly party.
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Describe the students at your school.
In terms of "diversity" I think Haverford is not necessarily the MOST diverse place but is a very accepting environment. LGBT students seem to be widely accepted on campus. While race has recently been raised as an issue because it is not very frequently talked about, I don't think that students of color necessarily feel uncomfortable on campus. However, I obviously cannot speak for everyone. It seems to me that all sorts of students interact, and that cliquiness is not usually an issue. Haverford students are generally liberal (bordering hippie-ish in lifestyle, at times)and (again generally) very community-service oriented. Many students (I'd say a greater proportion than the general population) are even so committed to helping others that they might be classified as self-sacrificing. While I am someone who has happily engaged in a lot of community service because it is fulfilling and fun for me, I do think there is pressure at Haverford to be a "good person" and to be active in the community, both on-campus and globally. While success in most places in the world is defined by money and job position, I think success at Haverford is more defined by how much one has done to help others. Haverford students rarely seem to talk about how much they will earn in the future, and I think this is because they don't care (or feel pressure to not care). Haverford is definitely a very casual campus- students wear jeans or sweats to class usually. While this makes for a relaxed atmosphere, I do feel that a more conservative, professional-feeling student would feel out of place. A lot of Haverford students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Next most common seems to be Maryland, Virgina, and New England. There are also students from the West Coast, some from the Midwest (Illinois, Ohio) and fewer from the South and the middle of the country.
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Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The school is small but don't think you'll ever get to know even everyone's story in your year. You can take classes UPenn or the other small school in the area (Bryn Mawr, Swatmore). I tend to party all around so anything within a 5 mile radius is fare game (3 other schools). There is a huge mall near-by (KOP). The food is really bad and sometimes the work can get crazy if you don't stay on top of it. If you do come here make sure you do get off campus every once in a while cause a small campus can get smaller when you trying to avoid people.
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Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
The Kindergarten Center, where ed. students get hands-on training, and the Cricket House, home Varsity Cricket
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What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would firstly tell myself to calm down and that everything was going to turn out fine. Then I would tell myself that I would need another extension cord and more hangers. Finally I would tell myself to not be afraid to socially impose myself on my peers. In other words, to not worry about if my neighbors want to hang out with me, just go and hang out with them! Everyone starting college is in the same, friendless, lonely boat, so if you do not put yourself out there you will never get close with those people who you think seem cool from a distance. I would also tell myself to keep my door open when I was just hanging out in my room, because it makes you seem like a more friendly person. Finally I would encourage myself to take advantage of study spaces around campus because sometimes it's easier to concentrate when you're not in your bedroom surrounded by your undone laundry and unread books. This is your campus, use it!
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What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
In the natural sciences, the level of research and lab experience we get as undergraduates is great. I also love the fact that I get to know my professors really well since all my classes are small and the professors make themselves readily available for students. Furthermore, I am able to take classes at other colleges nearby.
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What kind of person should not attend this school?
Anyone who cheats, takes shortcuts academically, doesn't put emphasis on trust, likes big schools, isn't serious about studies.
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What kind of person should attend this school?
One who is laidback, self-motivated, intelligent, tolerant, and committed; one who likes the feeling of community and familiarity, and is looking to contribute.
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What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about Haverford is definitely the shortcomings it experiences based on having such a small student population. Besides causing the alumni network to be much smaller than schools of Haverford's calibur, it also means that we have less money than other schools. Resources and availability of money frequently seem to be less than desired. Also, the dining center food is awful.
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What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wished I had known more about the workload. I expected college to be hard, but not this hard! Most of my friends at other colleges do 1/4 the amount of work I have. I'm grateful for it, though. I think it's teaching me never to settle in and always be trying my best.
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What's unique about your campus?
Honor Code: Gives community atmosphere-trust, concern, and respect for the individual and community. Affects social, academic, and all aspects of life at Haverford. Allows for self-scheduled/take-home tests, no need to discuss grades- leaving time to discuss serious philosophical or abstract theories of life and other miscellaneous things that come along. All the students are nerds in their own way and it is great to go to a school with so many brilliant people in a supportive and trusting environment. It's inspiring and motivating.
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Describe your favorite campus traditions.
Our Honor Code, Customs program, and people. Each application Haverford recieves is read twice infront of the admissions commitee. The admissions commitee comes to concensus on every student accepted here. There has to be something special about a student who is accepted to Haverford. The Customs program ensures that the freshman are embraced into this tight community.
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Tell us about the food and dining options.
This is where Haverford students get their eat on.
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Describe the dorms.
More dorms
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