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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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I was required to write an essay explaining why I wanted to attend and
what I had to offer the college. SAT scores were optional. It was
often d... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Application is free. Being open and honest with admission counselors is
the best way to go through the process. All of the counselors are Wilson
alu... READ MORE
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Alumni
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I understand that Warren Wilson is a highly selective college. But, for me, the application process
was relatively easy. In addition to a standard a... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Admissions is a relatively easy process. My admissions fee was waived,
and I received all the literature and contacts I asked for.
I visited the... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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My college is small (800 students) and is a liberal arts program.
Class size is usually 20 students or often less. Teachers are
available outsid... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Warren Wilson has a triad of Academics, Work, and Service. Academics are
the reason we are in college, but the triad is why we chose Warren
Wilson. ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Though there may have been some aspects of my college experience I did not like, I have never
questioned the quality of the liberal arts education ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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I studied philosphy and political science, which are not the college's
strongest programs. I can give only a general idea of some programs,
such a... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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We have a career resource center with 2 wonderful, well informed, educated advisors to help students find the job opportunities that best suites the s... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Many new graduates travel, teach, farm, or get outdoor oriented jobs. At least that is the stereotype WWC graduate. Many students think about graduate... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Upon graduation, I felt that the college had prepared me more for creative employment than the process of applying for jobs in professional, white-col... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Most students find some sort of employment after college. The "some sort" is the key word. Graduates have been known to go on to medical and law schoo... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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Our campus is maintained by ths students and is very environmentally
aware. It is very green, well kept, user friendly, and beautiful.
There are... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Quality of life is a huge reason I favored Warren Wilson. Students here
seem happy and energetic. Some dorms are LEED gold certified and all but
the... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The campus is beautiful--its hundreds of acres are one of the college's best assets--and always
felt safe. My dorm was dirty, but others were not. READ MORE
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Alumni
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Being in a rural setting, there are plenty of trees and trails. The
landscape is gorgeous and often sorely missed by graduates.
Housing is easy t... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Current Student
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There is a student activities group that organizes the music and other
activities on campus. If students want to bring a band to come play,
perfo... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Dorms are social havens. Most are coed, students love baking, playing
music, watching movies and throwing dance parties. Sage Cafe is popular
for op... READ MORE
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Alumni
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There is no Greek system, which I appreciated. Swannanoa is relatively rural area with lots of
outdoor opportunities, as well as access to urban opt... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The most popular social events involve partying and drinking. Though
there are no Greeks, the scene around the Schafer dorms are close it.
If the... READ MORE
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