Washington & Jefferson College Top Questions

The kind of person that should attend this school is someone who is ready to work. Classes are usually only an hour long, but the individual should spend at least two to three hours of studying for every hour of class. Sometimes this is hard to do when there are more fun, interesting activities that could be done. In order to do well here, the person has to realize that there is a time for play and time for work and that work should alway come before play. The person should be dedicated and ready for the hard course material.

Anyone who is looking for a great education, who can afford to pay the 43k+ a year, and is willing to work hard enough to get through the difficult premed or prelaw programs. If you're another major though, don't worry, you'll get a good job if you're willing to work semi-hard. W&J is a good school academically and fun, if you're willing to participate.

An independant studier who has excelled in high school would be a great asset to this college campus. The competition to get in is stiff. When I applied I was one of 7000 applicants competing for 400 freshman spots. It is a very expensive private liberal arts school, so willingness to seek out scholarships is a must. If you are a person who loves a challenge, likes small classes, and independent study then you will grow and thrive here at W&J College.