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09.06.19, 00:01 AM General Topics
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To mom looking for a college that is not alternative like Sarah Lawrence and Bard, DD got into both with similar grades. Think about Conn College. They are building a new theater, and are really strong in the arts but not alternative. Seems to be a nice mix of kids. I think its a hidden gem, people dont often think about [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 09.06.19, 12:01 AM Flag
 

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Interesting, I am not sure why there are no kids from DDS private school who go there. The counselors never suggest Conn. We toured it was a beautiful campus, nice kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:02 AM Flag
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It’s a lovely school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:18 AM Flag
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Way back, in the days of the Seven Sisters, it was a well known, well thought of, upper class choice for those not quite intellectual enough for the SS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:21 AM Flag
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Just posted something similar below! Agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:25 AM Flag
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(But do not have personal evidence to support the less intellectual part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:27 AM Flag
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Not saying that the student body was not intellectual. Just as that it was an easier admit than the SS colleges back in the day when they were first choice of private school girls. It was considered a good school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:30 AM Flag
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My late stepmother wanted to go the Columbia and got in during the late 60s political unrest, and her father insisted that she attend Conn College instead. It was well-respected and had a seven sisters-like reputation. I had a visiting position at the Coast Guard Academy across the street about 20 years ago and loved to use their library. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:23 AM Flag
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That would have been Barnard College. Columbia didn’t admit women itself till ( I think) @ 1983 ( last Ivy to go coed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:32 AM Flag
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Yes, I stand corrected. The story included the Columbia campus in 1969, so that is how it remained in memory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:04 AM Flag
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Yes, I believe Barnard was always affiliated with Columbia in some manner, although an independent women’s college to an extent, (and physically right next door) so events at. Columbia were pretty much also events at Barnard. Was just nitpicking (sorry). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:18 AM Flag
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Not sure it's relevant because we're in our 40s, but I have some friends who went to Conn College and they're all really great, successful, grounded people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:04 AM Flag
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One of the finest women I have ever known in a Conn College alumna. I would be thrilled for my DD to wind up to there when the time comes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:53 AM Flag
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Funny, a couple of young people at my work, went to Conn and they are great kids. Much nicer than the IVY kids and actually , much better workers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:44 PM Flag
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Most people think its UConn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 12:44 PM Flag
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No they don’t. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:15 PM Flag
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Actually they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:47 PM Flag
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Among the old money people who are familiar with Conn College’s fine reputation from way back, nobody confuses it with U Conn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 09:50 PM Flag
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No more than informed people confuse NYU with State U of NY. Which is to say not very often. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 10:11 PM Flag
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Or U of Michigan w Michigan State. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 10:11 PM Flag
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They also get that nice mix partly by offering generous merit money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:30 PM Flag
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Yes my DD got really good merit money for all four years. She had an offer from a more note worthy school on this board. But it was a lot of money [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:02 PM Flag
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