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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Kalamazoo College is 65%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I think an overnight visit is mandatory. Many times the true nature of a college is impossible to discern from a short campus tour. I remember thinking a small liberal arts college in Iowa was great for me, but then I spent the night and by morning I knew I'd be miserable there. At the college where I did eventually end up attending, I remember being excited every time I met a new person. They were all people I imagined being around in college: all studying different things, all eager to show off their school to me. The facilities are one thing, but the enthusiasm (or lack thereof) that students have for their school, is something that an overnight stay will quickly reveal, and something I'd have been lost without.
Read all 51 answers What's unique about your campus?
The professors and the education. Also, study abroad is great!
Read all 11 answers What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had known more about the living options and meal plans.
Read all 11 answers Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
A small supportive enviroment, with a strong emphasis on studying.
Read all 10 answers What kind of person should attend this school?
Someone who is very driven, likes to be a well-rounded individual and is good at applying everything back to their field of study. Someone who can roll with the punches. Someone who likes multiculturalism and individual attention and can stand being under a microscope. Someone who learns best through experience - it's a heavy influence here. Someone who really enjoys school, academia and education and analyzing, criticizing and questioning things. Anyone who wants to go on study abroad. Someone who wants to learn how to think for themselves instead of what everyone has told them.
Read all 10 answers What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Lack of school activities, or at least professionalism on them such as the school paper.
Read all 9 answers What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Even though my school only has about 1369 students, it can be hard to be place into the class that you want. In addition to this, some classes are not offered every quarter and instead have a cycle that can conflict with a four year academic plan to complete a major, minor or concentration. Despite this incovenience, Kalamazoo College does offer a variety of very interesting class that can be explored when the class that your are seeking is full.
Read all 9 answers Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
Kalamazoo College is known for the "K Plan" which promotes well-rounded students that are accepting and understanding of many different cultures, societies, and people while giving students great opportunities such as externships, internships, study abroad and the completipon of a senior project. Also, a huge percentage of students at this school (approx. 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}) participate in study abroad (3, 6, or 11 months) and the programs are in many countries and very easily accessible (built in to the school schedule and financial aid), making this study abroad program different from other schools.
Read all 8 answers What kind of person should not attend this school?
Anyone can attend this school. I believe one of Kalamazoo College's strengths is its flexibility for the individual.
Read all 7 answers Describe the students at your school.
Smart, energetic, focused, determined, motivated and strongly opinionated
Read all 6 answers Describe your favorite campus traditions.
The most notable thing about Kalamazoo College is its study abroad program. Students return from their time abroad rejuvenated, with a global perspective that provides valuable context for their on campus courses.
Read all 5 answers What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I brag about the small class size and the relationships I have formed with my professors. It is a teaching college, unlike many larger public institutions where students are numbers. At "K", a student feels more like a valued collegue with his/her professor. The quality of education is remarkable. Even though it is more expensive than any other institution in the state of Michigan, it is worth every penny. K College is a leader in study abroad education, with over 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body participating in foreign study. I'm proud to be a hornet!
Read all 4 answers What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
I think one of the biggest prevailing stereotypes about Kalamazoo College student is that they are some kind of hipster-activist hybrid. The hipster part comes with any small liberal arts college, but there is no sense of snobbishness about people's tastes and interests. Being at a midwestern college means everyone is warm and friendly. The activism aspect of the stereotype is definitely true. Social justice and volunteer work are integral parts of the Kalamazoo College experience, and there are very few students that don't participate in those spheres.
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