What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?When I chose to attend Allegheny College, I was estatic that the school I picked would provide me with a solid reputable education. I now wish I would have known that colleges’ reputations do not matter as much as I thought. If would have been helpful to know that any college I attended would have prepared me for the job market as long as I applied myself in class and participated in opportunities to stregthen my social, academic, and work skills needed in my future.  Earning a degree is what really matters, not where it comes from.What kind of person shouldn’t attend this school?Allegheny College is a school known to challenge its students.  It is a common phrase around campus that if you earn a “B” at Allegheny that the grade would actually be worth an “A” at another college.  A person who is overly concerned with their grades and not the actual knowlege they gain should not attend this instiutuion.  Allegheny College provides students with the best education possible so that they are ready for life after college.  If a student wants to recieve straight “A’s” and not learn as much as you would here, don’t attend Allegheny College.

What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?Allegheny College is a very expensive school to attend.Describe your school in one sentence.The professors at Allegheny College are not just teachers, but they are also your friends.

What kind of person should attend this school?Anybody who is ready to learn and meet new people would love attending Allegheny. The students are interested in growing from their experiences and from what the people around them can teach them. The college is an incredible place to explore interests for students seeking close relationships with peers, professors, alumni, coaches, and administrators. The liberal arts experience is very important to all members of the college’s tight-knit community. Allegheny’s statement of community is a commitment made by the entire campus to demonstrate respect for all people.What’s unique about your school compared to other schools you considered?Allegheny brings together a very special community of students. Walking around campus, I get the sense that I am part of a distinct group of people that care about their success and the success of their classmates. Everybody is extremely friendly and caring. The administrators and students alike create an atmosphere for growth that is unparalleled by any other university I considered. While many liberal arts schools have the ability to bring a small group of talented and intelligent people together, few are as cohesive and universally genuine as that of Allegheny.

Describe your school in one sentence.Allegheny is unique and unlike another college or university with its unusual combinations; it is simply amazing.What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?I brag most about Allegheny’s open attitude and well-rounded academic vision.  Allegheny is truly a place for students to discover themselves and find what their passion.  My school provides students with a multitude of pathways to achieve their wildest dreams and they do so with an open and accepting attitude.  They are truly focused on making their students into the best people they can be by the time they are graduates.  They equip us with the tools and experiences necessary to outshine our competition.  Most importantly, these beliefs are steadfastly held by every member of the Allegheny community.

What kind of person should attend this school?At Allegheny, any student regardless of their race, sexual orientation, or social status are welcome. More time is spent studying than relaxing, but the students create a great atmosphere. If you are open to talking to people from different backgrounds and eager to learn about new things in all different fields of education, Allegheny College is the school for you.What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?While talking to my friends about my school, I tend to go on about how almost all of my professors were always so eager to teach their subjects and have the students understand the material. I felt that they really cared for each and every student which helped me want to go to class more and made me feel more comfortable about being away from home.