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Get the inside scoop on Villanova University admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Alumni
I don't remember a lot about the admission process, other than the essay "Where do you see yourself in 10 years" and the open house for Honors Can...   READ MORE
Alumni
Villanova is an SAT based school They value thier reputation and maintain high standards by admitting people with high SATs. The other important f...   READ MORE
Alumni
The admissions process has become much more intense since i applied. I think it is important to be a well rounded student, top in academics but als...   READ MORE
Alumni
The application did not seem any worse than usual. One or two essays on top of basic questions. The questions were normal admissions questions, ...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Undoubtably I had a terrific education. I graduated with a degree in Honors and English, and I give high marks to the Honors program, particularly...   READ MORE
Alumni
Villanova is a medium sized school which means that it is small enough to have interesting and fun classes that you can actually get into. At the ...   READ MORE
Alumni
The teachers and professors at Villanova are very very diverse. There are many professors that have been there for years and think that teaching in...   READ MORE
Alumni
I was accepted into the College of Commerce & Finance, which is a nice way of saying the business school. There were very few university required...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Didn't take advantage of any of these services, because they all applied to business school students. Liberal Arts students were left in the dust. I d...   READ MORE
Alumni
Many empolyers come to campus to recruit. The business school and the engineering students almost always have a job before graduation. Art's and Scien...   READ MORE
Alumni
Villanova has a good name among employers but I did not the school's career services. Most of my friends didn't. The career services office seemed t...   READ MORE
Alumni
Internships were still highly dependent on the individual's effort. The C&F internship help was mediocre. Some A&S programs were very good though. ...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Good food, pretty safe. Stupid rules which I am hoping they have improved. Great apts for Juniors - no housing for seniors. Overcrowded freshman c...   READ MORE
Alumni
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Alumni
I went to Villanova over 3 years ago and I know that there have been new housing units built recently. When I was at the school the West Campus Apa...   READ MORE
Alumni
The neighborhood around Villanova is one of the wealthiest in the country, which is both good and bad. It is a very safe area and safe campus for...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
All students are same class, religion, ethnicity and geographic location. Tremendous social pressure to act and think like those around you. Big d...   READ MORE
Alumni
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Alumni
The social life at Villanova is very active and has something for everyone. There are many clubs and organizations including fraternities and soror...   READ MORE
Alumni
The Greek system is not as strong as at other schools. Only about 1/3 of the population is in the Greek system, which is great for those who do n...   READ MORE

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