Southern Methodist University Top Questions

yes, for the most part

Overall the campus is pretty wealthy, and Dallas is relatively expensive. There are a couple idiots walking around campus, but I indulge in extremely intelligent conversations every week. Classes are much more difficult than you would think, and more demanding than a lot of schools that may be ranked better. Some kids are snobs, and some do use drugs. For the most part, even the wealthy are down to earth. The drug problem isn't as bad as rumors imply. Those looking for drugs find it, so just stay away. I definitely saw drugs more at my high school than I do here at SMU. The drugs, in my experience, have never been a problem. As far as stereotypes about partying go: Yeah, we party.

They are accurate to an extent. They are not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} accurate, but they do hold true for a majority.

Sadly enough for about 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the population it seems to be an accurate description.

In some cases, but usually no.

They can be, and in many cases are true. Some students counteract the stereotype, and for some it doesn't begin to apply.

YES!

Yes. SMU does a great job of selling itself as a 'competitive' university with great opportunities to network in Dallas. While this stereotype might be true, it also requires you to be a wealthy social climber. During the tours and information sessions SMU students and recruiters will try to make it seem like everyone can find their place at SMU, but they are only trying to combat people's negative impressions and sell the school to you.