2006-06-13 15:28:23 · 16 answers · asked by lilly 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
A small Liberal Arts college is the best for a very personalized education. They are expensive, but most offer much better financial aid than public schools or larger universities.
If you have excellent grades, go for a Top 100 school. You can find a list of them on the US News and World Report website. Most of these schools are highly selective. If your grades are mediocre, go for a less prestigious liberal arts school, like Linfield in McMinnville, Oregon or Albertson College in Caldwell, Idaho. These schools offer a virtually identical quality of education as a school in the Top 100 list, but since they are less prestigious, they are somewhat easier to get into (while still being academically challenging).
2006-06-13 16:26:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ranavain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN...it is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame.
Superb education....check it out!!
http://www.saintmarys.edu/
NOTRE DAME, Ind.Ë"U.S. News & World Report" ranks Saint Mary's College first among the nation's 107 Midwest Comprehensive Colleges. The College has earned the number one spot in its category 11 of the last 12 years. Saint Mary's received an overall score of 100, the highest number possible in the rankings. The College's consistent ranking at the top of its category is a result of student selectivity, strong performance in areas such as student graduation and retention rates, and commitment to instruction.
2006-06-13 22:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by tilaboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are thousands of colleges across the USA, so your college choice should depend on a tremendous number of factors, including your desired major (should you attend a liberal arts college or one known for its math and science programs?), your budget (should you head to a private institution or a public university?) and your desired location.
However, because I had such a fantastic personal experience with one, I think you should consider attending a community college. Public community colleges are not only small, personal and extremely inexpensive, but many states actually guarantee admission into public universities for community college graduates. Most classes are identical to those offered in universities, but they're offered in much more student-friendly environments. I graduated from a community college, and the largest class I ever had had 35 students in it. The environment was extremely nurturing and learning-centered. Our professors weren't tenured because of their research or prestige in their fields (which is not very important for your basic 1000 and 2000 level math, composition and liberal arts courses), rather because of their abilities as teachers. In fact, I feel that attending a community college provided me with more opportunities than I would have had attending a larger school. I was able to receive recognition for my achievements and personal mentoring from my professors. Community colleges are popping up everywhere, so I would strongly recommend that you check in your local area and see if any have programs that appeal to you.
2006-06-13 22:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by alltheneatest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either a community college or a branch campus of a bigger college. Branch campuses usually have smaller class sizes full of local people, so you get to know your fellow students and professors pretty well. Some have majors you can complete on branch campuses alone, but others require you to transfer to the bigger campus after a few years, and by then you'll be comfortable enough around the student body that you can enjoy your last few years too.
2006-06-13 22:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might start out in a community college. They are usually smaller and the tuition is cheaper. While you are there you can get a two year degree or decide if you want to go on to a four year school. It is a great place to start and get the feel for college.
2006-06-13 23:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by daddysnurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try a small Catholic college like Seattle University. You don't have to be Catholic, just have an appreciation for liberal arts wide world perspective. That particular college has strengths in nursing and engineering. For more information just go to seattleuniversity.org
best wishes
2006-06-13 22:50:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what part of the country you are from but Furman University and Wofford College in South Carolina ar every well known. They are very small (under 1,000 people) but everyone I know who goes to either of these schools likes the atmosphere. Both schools offer really great educations, Furman is actually considered one of the best schools in the Southeast, public or private. I myself attend a much larger institution (Univ of South Carolina) but I love every minute of it. Go Cocks!
2006-06-13 22:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by laurenalmawhat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on what you want to study, there are many small liberal arts colleges with excellent educational experiences all over the country. Many are single sex, some focus on specialized areas of study. So first decide what you want to study then look at collegges that meet your desire for a small intimate setting.
2006-06-13 22:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by Talyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND is by far the best!
2006-06-13 22:46:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to the University of TN at Chattanooga.
It was a small school but I was able to take my entire four years there. The classes were small and the teachers very friendly.
http://www.utc.edu/
2006-06-13 22:46:38 · answer #10 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋