Learning at Carleton can not be quantified by a GPA. Students here learn class material, yes, but also about themselves and the world. Students become conscientious, passionate, well rounded individuals. The learning environment is conducive to this. Other than intro classes, classes are small and many are discussion based. Students do not just idly sit, but engage in the material they are learning. Professors are amazing. They encourage students to attend office hours and are genuinely interested in getting to know them better and to help them. Many invite students over to their houses for meals. They are great resources for writing letters of recommendation, internships, study abroad opportunities, and research. Outside of the classroom, students learn through the many activism groups on campus, volunteering, campus activities, and the numerous speakers and presentations including the weekly 'convocation' where a famous speaker is brought in to speak every Friday. Carleton gives it's students many opportunities for them to grow and learn.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Although I didn't realize it until I got here, I could not have picked a better school. Students here truly love this school. This is seen by how prospective students are treated like celebrities, how there is an abundance of students who want the unpaid position of tour guide, and
how Carls could go on for hours talking about their school. Here is a place where there are so many opportunities. Carls are involved. Not only can I be a student receiving a great education but also a volunteer, a friend, an athlete, a worker, a musician, a club member and so much more. Yes, Northfield is a small, rural, Minnesota town but that does not mean that activities are lacking. The school brings in bands weekly to 'The Cave', there are 'Sayles' dances, traditions such as Rotblatt, Spring Concert, and Screw your Roommate, sporting events, performances by both school and major musical, theater, and dance groups, speakers, camping and adventure trips, club sports, intramural sports, an 880 acre 'Arb', floor activities, free trips and tickets to the movie theater, weekly movie screenings, countless costume/dress-up parties... Students stay on campus on weekends because they want to. There is something for everyone.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Financial aid was fantastic. This price of an education at Carleton was equivalent to that at a state school. The financial aid office is very good about working with students so that they are able to continue to go here. I have friends who have appealed and received more aid. Carleton is also great about giving out work study.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit. I didn't know that this was the right place for me until I visited. Do an overnight. Talk with students. Talk with more students. They love 'prospies' and will tell you all about Carleton. It sounds cliche, but I picked Carleton because of the people. This is true for many of my friends too. Remember to pick a school that is right for YOU. Not anyone else. Go somewhere where you can really be yourself. Also, if making the decision where to go is hard, try elimination. Write a list comparing your schools and gradually cross them off. Allow yourself to be selective.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
The students that want to do everything. Carls are extremely talented, interesting, well rounded people. However, you won't necessarily know this because they do not brag of their accomplishments or try to compete with other students. Carls are friendly, conscientious, engaged, and intelligent. Carls are quirky. You can find people here that are all very different but that get along. Academics come first but Carls know how to let go and be goofy (as seen in our numerous school traditions, check out the Wikipedia page). The frequent motto is study hard, party hard. Partying can mean whatever you want it to.
Learning at Carleton can not be quantified by a GPA. Students here learn class material, yes, but also about themselves and the world. Students become conscientious, passionate, well rounded individuals. The learning environment is conducive to this. Other than intro classes, classes are small and many are discussion based. Students do not just idly sit, but engage in the material they are learning. Professors are amazing. They encourage students to attend office hours and are genuinely interested in getting to know them better and to help them. Many invite students over to their houses for meals. They are great resources for writing letters of recommendation, internships, study abroad opportunities, and research. Outside of the classroom, students learn through the many activism groups on campus, volunteering, campus activities, and the numerous speakers and presentations including the weekly 'convocation' where a famous speaker is brought in to speak every Friday. Carleton gives it's students many opportunities for them to grow and learn.
Although I didn't realize it until I got here, I could not have picked a better school. Students here truly love this school. This is seen by how prospective students are treated like celebrities, how there is an abundance of students who want the unpaid position of tour guide, and how Carls could go on for hours talking about their school. Here is a place where there are so many opportunities. Carls are involved. Not only can I be a student receiving a great education but also a volunteer, a friend, an athlete, a worker, a musician, a club member and so much more. Yes, Northfield is a small, rural, Minnesota town but that does not mean that activities are lacking. The school brings in bands weekly to 'The Cave', there are 'Sayles' dances, traditions such as Rotblatt, Spring Concert, and Screw your Roommate, sporting events, performances by both school and major musical, theater, and dance groups, speakers, camping and adventure trips, club sports, intramural sports, an 880 acre 'Arb', floor activities, free trips and tickets to the movie theater, weekly movie screenings, countless costume/dress-up parties... Students stay on campus on weekends because they want to. There is something for everyone.
Financial aid was fantastic. This price of an education at Carleton was equivalent to that at a state school. The financial aid office is very good about working with students so that they are able to continue to go here. I have friends who have appealed and received more aid. Carleton is also great about giving out work study.
Visit. I didn't know that this was the right place for me until I visited. Do an overnight. Talk with students. Talk with more students. They love 'prospies' and will tell you all about Carleton. It sounds cliche, but I picked Carleton because of the people. This is true for many of my friends too. Remember to pick a school that is right for YOU. Not anyone else. Go somewhere where you can really be yourself. Also, if making the decision where to go is hard, try elimination. Write a list comparing your schools and gradually cross them off. Allow yourself to be selective.
The students that want to do everything. Carls are extremely talented, interesting, well rounded people. However, you won't necessarily know this because they do not brag of their accomplishments or try to compete with other students. Carls are friendly, conscientious, engaged, and intelligent. Carls are quirky. You can find people here that are all very different but that get along. Academics come first but Carls know how to let go and be goofy (as seen in our numerous school traditions, check out the Wikipedia page). The frequent motto is study hard, party hard. Partying can mean whatever you want it to.