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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Admission is pretty straight forward and comparable to any private
LA college. What stands out about the admissions process is that
the school lo... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Lafayette is getting more and more selective every year. Interview
process is on campus and in a casual atmosphere. About 3 essays were
necessary.... READ MORE
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Alumni
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All the basics are required, and the Common Application is accepted
which makes things a bit easier. I was told during my sophomore year
by a pro... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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As with any highly competitive, small, private college, the size,
quality and ease of access to classes is not an issue. The most
important thing... READ MORE
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Current Student
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class quality is great because of the small class size, but there are
not many sections for classes other than intro classes - so getting
into som... READ MORE
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Alumni
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In terms of quality of the classes, Lafayette's are certainly top notch
for a liberal arts program. Very qualified professors. Small
classes. S... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Classes are challeging but doable if you can find the balance between
work and play. The classes are small and you get to know the professors
wel... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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I really don't know much about these areas. I suspect that the school has come a long way since I graduated. I can say I regularly receive soliciati... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Extensive internship/externship programs available, networking is easy and efficient through the career services. It is really easy to get in touch wi... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Lafayette's engineering program clearly dominates in terms of recruiters perceptions of the school. However, the school is very prestigious in the ey... READ MORE
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Current Student
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It's easy to get a job on campus if you need one. I've worked as a teaching assistant, others work in the library, the gym, etc. Careers services ar... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Housing is first class with many first class dormitories,a number of
newer buildings,a nd a great student center. I went to a particularly
fine n... READ MORE
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Current Student
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the school is building a huge dorm next year, because it is their goal
to get everybody back on campus. usually, a lot of juniors and seniors
live... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Housing can be obtained on campus throughout the 4 years. Campus is
absolutely first rate. One of the most attractive campuses I've ever
seen. ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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It's a nice life on the hill. Most of the housing is not bad and there
are even some new suites that are awesome. The gym is upscale and
everyone... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Frats used to rule the day. While still true, it is less so. If you're a
guy, there are too few women. If you're a woman, you may have to
do to... READ MORE
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Current Student
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fraternities dominate but the school has been cracking down hard every
year - they dont admit it, but the school is clearly anti-greek. bars
are s... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Social Life is very focused around greek (fraternity/ sorority) life.
Personally I felt that this added tremendously to the atmosphere around
cam... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The weekend starts Wednesday night to Saturday night. People go to frat
parties, sports parties, hang out with their friends, or go downtown to
b... READ MORE
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