I applied to Bard, got in, and it was in my top ten, but ultimately, I didn't feel a deep…read moreconnection to the college when I spent a weekend there. It was the EXACT opposite experience when I visited Hampshire College (which is why Hampshire was my top choice and is now my Alma Mater) comparatively. I also found Western Massachusetts FAR more beautiful than the Hudson Valley. Bard's campus is indeed beautiful, BUT, isolated in my opinion. It's a single institution, surrounded by small hamlets of towns. It's fairly close to some good skiing at Hunter Mountain (skiing in New England is better) than a lot of the Catskill Mountains though, if you ask me. I prefer the Adirondacks. All that aside, Bard just didn't "connect" with me entirely. I don't think it was the right college for me, but it does have a GORGEOUS campus.

A remote place, even though it's only a couple of hours' drive from NYC. The students are for the…read moremost part personable and well prepared, and the faculty has many stars on it. They just lost President Botstein, though, so the college's future seems uncertain.

Excellent college at a fair price. However, I do believe they have outlawed Schlitz cocktails from…read morethe dorms. So if you want to drink Schlitz cocktails, you'll have to be somewhat sneaky about it. Note: for those who aren't familiar, a Schlitz cocktail is a can of Schlitz served with whipped cream and a cherry on top. It's the cocktail that made Milwaukee famous, but it can be enjoyed at any social event no matter what part of the country you are in.

Our daughter is a first year at Skidmore College and is LOVING it!! We are so happy with her…read morechoice! Everyone we encounter on campus is always helpful, friendly, and caring!

Lovely campus in the Berkshires to visit in the summer. My wife, two teenage sons (16 yrs, 14 yrs),…read moreand I drove from Northampton, MA for a campus visit in August 2022. Route 2 goes right into the middle of campus where you can see a delightful range of classic New England architectural styles in a rural setting with peaceful views of the surrounding mountains. First, the mid-morning information session was well-organized with a senior associate director (who was a Williams alumna) and rising sophomore from Seattle. Second, we did the 45 minute walking campus tour with a junior from Philadelphia who was refreshingly honest about her experiences. In contrast to Amherst College (which we visited the day before), Williams had a more organized and polished information session. One could see personal and specific examples of various Williams alumni being proactive in helping current students. Finally, the campus did not impose a KN-95 mask requirement. Overall, it's a lovely campus that is worth a stop if you're in this neck of the woods in the northern Berkshires!

Small college located in Williamstown Mass. Visited for a basketball tournament hosted by the…read moreschool. The campus is very nice and located near the Vermont border. My pictures reflect the gym where we spent most of our time while on campus. Parking for the gym is limited.

Rensselaer was my lifeline in the 1980's. Full disclosure, I received one of their national high…read moreschool medals and the funds to attend four years to attain my bachelor's degree. I attended their summer program in 1983 and enrolled in the following fall. It was an intense experience challenging me socially and academically. The administration, faculty, and support staff were accessible. Even the food service workers were there on difficult days to assist with a listening ear and some advice. The Chaplain's Center provided for transitional counseling and the Learning Center provided qualified peer tutors to assist students. It stressed independence but offered structure to mature safely. Troy, Albany, Saratoga, Lake George, and the ski spots were among some of my favorite distractions in the Capital District. Having a bowling alley in the Student Union provided a great stress relief nearby. Focused undergraduate research was highly valued, flexibility in fusing disciplines, and focused balancing long and short-term objectives prepared me for my unanticipated career and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and thoroughness, responsibility toward facilitating for our community's interest, and reflecting the RPI initiative. "Why not change the world?"

RPI We went to visit this university and did a tour. It was…read moreearly April and it snowed lightly the day we were there. It's a pretty campus with red brick buildings. We were really impressed by the students and staff. The students we met seemed happy to be there. The faculty seems to care about the students along with their success and well-being. That's the impression I got. The campus is small and walkable. Lots of kids walking around or hanging out together.

I'm a hair bit biased as I am a Union alumnus. A few things you have to look forward to at Union…read moreCollege: - Knowing 1/2 your graduating class by name and recognizing the other 1/2. - Several naked Nott runs. - Painting the "Idol." - Spending absurd numbers of hours in the library writing your thesis and studying for classes. - Making fun of the Minerva houses. - Imbibing in several beers at the fraternity houses. - Knowing your Professors on a personal level - Horrifying digestive issues from West dining. - Avoiding contact with Schenect-"doids." - Hibernating for the entire winter term to avoid the terribly cold weather. Most of the programs at Union are quite challenging from an academic standpoint. The Professors that teach at Union are all highly-qualified. I can think of only maybe one Professor that was not very good in my four years at Union. The students at Union know how to work hard and play hard. Now that SATs are optional, I'm not sure about the caliber of students that are applying to Union any longer, but the number of applicants has shot up. Union's campus is pristine. Quite picturesque during the summer, but brutally cold in the winter. There was a two week period while I was there my freshman year where the temperatures were sub -20 with the windchill. Because of it's small size, it's easy to get involved on clubs. Union always has campus activities going on. My biggest gripe is regarding the Greek system. Union is the "Mother" of fraternities. The first collegiate Fraternity ever- was founded at Union College back in the early 1800s. For over a hundred years, Union was close to 100% Greek. However, instead of embracing this unique bit of history, Union has begun a campaign against fraternities. Starting in the late 1950s, Union began forcing fraternities to live on campus. About 10 years ago, they started seizing the land that the fraternity houses lived on and forcing those fraternities to move into college owned housing (dorms). Unfortunately, these dorms are ill-equipped to handle a fraternity or sorority's needs and they have not been well-kept. Rather than despising the Greek system, Union should embrace it. A full-on overhaul of the Union Greek system is necessary and I'm not just talking about the housing. They need to hire someone who came from a school with a large Greek system, implement policy changes, and hold members of Greek organizations accountable.

Ridiculously old: founded in 1795. Ridiculously beautiful. Visited this private liberal arts…read morecollege last weekend for my boyfriend's 5-year reunion, and really enjoyed cruising around campus. It's very very small, the entire campus is centered around "the Nott" (attached photo) while a few buildings and several old beautiful houses circle it; the Admissions Center for example is a restored mansion, cool! Having gone to UT at Austin myself, the small size of the campus blew me away...and made me a bit jealous (I think the size of boyfriend's graduating class was the size of my Chemistry 101 class!) I'm wondering if the folks who attend here realize just how lucky they are. The few blocks surrounding the college are charming (Jay street for example), but Schenectady itself is pretty unsavory. Stick to campus.

I spent 6 years of my life at Marist and I don't regret any single part of it... not even when…read morethose student loan bills come in every month. As an undergraduate, I was an English major, concentrating in literature, The English program there is underrated, in my humble opinion. Marist is known as a communications/business/fashion school, and rightfully so as those programs are incredible. However, it should get more attention for its awesome little English department, staffed by some of the most amazing educators I've had in my 19 years of schooling. I was an avid reader before, but they completely changed my outlook on literature and ultimately inspired me to pursue becoming a professor myself. I returned later on to get my Masters in Education there. It's a young program (I think I may have been the second or third class?) so it's not perfect, but I also think that education is a hard subject to teach without hands-on experience, which they ultimately do require. Again, I was mentored by some awesome educators, so what more can you ask for from a college? Oh, and I did live on campus for three semesters. My first dorm, Champagnat, was renovated a year or two after I was there, so I don't have anything constructive to say about it since I haven't been in there since '01. My second dorm, a suite in Midrise, was nice. I know they were featured on a morning show about the luxury of their dorms, so there you go. The cafeteria is decent, the cafes around campus are good, they have a kickin' activities center and the library... oh, the library. I'll be here for another 8 paragraphs if I go into the awesomeness of the library, so I'll just say that I spent many a relaxing afternoon by a big window overlooking the Hudson reading the 47389423489 books assigned to me as an English major. Ah, Marist. Good times. I miss you.

Drove around campus after having lunch in Poughkeepsie, beautiful little campus right next to the…read moreHudson River, some beautiful buildings on campus.

I'm highly impressed with the campus at Oneonta University! It is a very interesting site to…read moreexplore the grassy landscape and steps to endure it looks great for a college experience and I hope my daughter enjoys every moment ! The admins are very helpful and they are on the lookout for the students best interest I believe this is the most valuable opportunity for any student ‍ ‍ looking for a great start towards their journey of future careers and successes with building on their experiences in a safe environment learning as they go and testing out the waters for in the next few years you will see a lot of great progress and they will be the star of the show!‼‍

Daughter is graduating in spring with teaching degree, and student and parents couldn't be happier…read more Quaint town, pretty campus, good professors, and communication from school very good. Covid was mishandled in fall when classes started up, but new leadership seems to have handle. Highly recommend, just do homework on landlords regarding off campus housing.

Fantastic school. Small class sizes, great professors. Awesome place to get a biology degree!read more

This is a great college in upstate New York. I have visited here several years and enjoyed my time…read morethere. The campus has developed over the years with new buildings and restaurants. Every time I come up there is something new. I love seeing the fall foliage here and the bright happy spirits of all the townspeople. It is right next to the wonderful town of New Paltz with its bustling nightlife and restaurants. You get the full college experience in a couple miles. It is easy to walk around and do everything you need. It is far enough to get away from the craziness of the city but still be able to enjoy yourself.

I'm currently a grad student in the mental health counseling program, and I feel SO lucky to be at…read moreSUNY New Paltz. I was accepted to four schools and chose this one, and it was absolutely the right choice. My professors are very supportive, I love my cohort, and our practicum coordinator is great. I had to take undergrad statistics there before applying to the master's program (my bachelor's is in a different subject), and my professor Glenn Geher was really helpful. This might sound hyperbolic, but it's rare in life to have something turn out even better than you hoped. I feel very lucky to be here.