Personally, my time at Skidmore were the best years I ever had. I was challenged academically, I met incredible people, and I worked with great professors. I could not have asked for a better college experience.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Skidmore does have a relatively low admissions rate, so admission is competitive. There are not necessarily looking for a 4.0 GPA, but they want someone who is well rounded. A 3.3 GPA will get you in if you have volunteer experience, leadership, and fairly good SAT/ACT scores.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Some classes are more challenging than others. For the most part, your upper level classes are more demanding by far.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
You will find it very hard to find other colleges with better dorms than Skidmore. No cinder-blocks in site, and you typically will have your own room from Sophomore year forward. I am still friends with a number of people that I met in my dorm freshman year, way back in 2007.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is great for the most part. If you are a vegan/vegetarian there are TONS of options. Most upper level students live in apartment style housing, so they typically cook their own meals at home.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are tons of things to do on campus at all times. There are dances, dance performances, A capella shows, comedy shows, and a number of different speakers who come to campus. Skidmore definitely is not a party school, but there are number of weekend parties both on and off campus. Not to mention, there are number of great bars/boutiques/restaurants off Broadway as well.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Skidmore is VERY expensive. In the past few years, it has even been named one of the 10 most expensive schools in the country. The school does offer great financial aid to students from very low incomes. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for those from Middle class and above. Because of this, a lot of the student do come from very wealthy families.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Artsy, liberal, free-spirited, motivated, stoner, awkward, bro, and really anyone who thinks a small liberal arts college is right for them. What is great is that the school is accepting of all types of people. Of course, Skidmore has its issues, but I think you will find the school does well with social justices issues in comparison to other schools in the nation presently.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are 80+ clubs to join. There is no doubt something for everyone, and if there is a club you want that doesn't exist, start a new one.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Non-existent.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
They do there job I suppose. They understand that you are college kids just trying to have fun, but they draw the line when it negatively effects your peers.
Personally, my time at Skidmore were the best years I ever had. I was challenged academically, I met incredible people, and I worked with great professors. I could not have asked for a better college experience.
Skidmore does have a relatively low admissions rate, so admission is competitive. There are not necessarily looking for a 4.0 GPA, but they want someone who is well rounded. A 3.3 GPA will get you in if you have volunteer experience, leadership, and fairly good SAT/ACT scores.
Some classes are more challenging than others. For the most part, your upper level classes are more demanding by far.
You will find it very hard to find other colleges with better dorms than Skidmore. No cinder-blocks in site, and you typically will have your own room from Sophomore year forward. I am still friends with a number of people that I met in my dorm freshman year, way back in 2007.
The food is great for the most part. If you are a vegan/vegetarian there are TONS of options. Most upper level students live in apartment style housing, so they typically cook their own meals at home.
There are tons of things to do on campus at all times. There are dances, dance performances, A capella shows, comedy shows, and a number of different speakers who come to campus. Skidmore definitely is not a party school, but there are number of weekend parties both on and off campus. Not to mention, there are number of great bars/boutiques/restaurants off Broadway as well.
Skidmore is VERY expensive. In the past few years, it has even been named one of the 10 most expensive schools in the country. The school does offer great financial aid to students from very low incomes. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for those from Middle class and above. Because of this, a lot of the student do come from very wealthy families.
Artsy, liberal, free-spirited, motivated, stoner, awkward, bro, and really anyone who thinks a small liberal arts college is right for them. What is great is that the school is accepting of all types of people. Of course, Skidmore has its issues, but I think you will find the school does well with social justices issues in comparison to other schools in the nation presently.
There are 80+ clubs to join. There is no doubt something for everyone, and if there is a club you want that doesn't exist, start a new one.
Non-existent.
They do there job I suppose. They understand that you are college kids just trying to have fun, but they draw the line when it negatively effects your peers.