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  • 7 out of 7 people found this review useful.

    Candice from Pikesville, MD

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Tips for prospective students

    So far i can tell that everyone is all about their education and that respect is a big thing at the school.
    Great for these types of students

    Its a wonderful place for stundents who need their professors to be attentive to them and work better in a smaller enviroment

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Katie from Hagerstown, MD

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    The classes are smaller, so I feel like students have a better relationship with their professors.
    Will enjoy being here

    Beautiful campus!
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition seems really expensive, but the finacial aid office is great. There are plenty of big scholarships, and they'll bring the price down below your EFC by at least a few thousand.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you visit! At first I was worried, because no one really knows about it. But it really is a hidden treasure.
    Great for these types of students

    If you want a smaller class size, hands on experience, and a small campus near major cities, then it is a great place for you.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Stephanie from Wallingford, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    Hood really has something for everyone. My advice is, come check it out and think of how you can make it work for you. We may be small, but our small campus gives the feel of it being a bit bigger. I'm a freshman, and the first few day I was here, I thought everyone was being cheesy just to be welcoming for the new students. Weeks have gone by, and I've discovered that people here really are genuinely nice. I was worried that there would be nothing to do here, but there is tons. Downtown is beautiful, the mountains can be seen from most of the buildings, and you're just a short drive from Baltimore and D.C., where friends of mine go to concerts often.
    The professors are great. I like to think that they're so nice because they live in such a pleasant area. Also, we are very, very diverse. There are a good amount of international students, and French and Spanish houses. To my surprise, you can find students from all over the country.

    Tips for prospective students

    If you come here, take yoga! It's a great break between classes, and you get gym credit for it. Its relaxing and the teacher couldn't be more positive and peaceful.
    Another tip-- don't be shy! Just try being outgoing and see what happens.

  • 0 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kacy from Frederick, MD

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    Hood offers a wide variety of classes.
    Will enjoy being here

    The students and faculty are extremely friendly. Everyone goes out of their way to greet strangers with the Hood Hello.

  • Tiffany from Germantown, MD

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    Hood College is a beautiful campus that I fell in love with right away. It is a small inviting campus that does not overwhelm you when you come there. Everyone at Hood is friendly and helpful.
    Tips for prospective students

    I am new to Hood College so I do not have many tips. All I can say is have an open mind and don't worry too much. The staff is there to help you.
    Clubs and Activities

    They have alot of student activities to choose from and organizations to join.

  • Sarah

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Hood College is small so everyone knows everyone, but somehow there are still days when you meet new people. Most of the professors are very helpful, but there are the occasional bad professors. Hood College plans a lot of fun things to do on and off campus that are almost always free.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you're looking for a party school, you're in the wrong place. Given there are parties here, but it's not a priority for most students attending Hood College.
    Academic Rigor

    There are classes that require every minute of your day, but there are easier courses. Finding that balance will take a year or two.
    Dorm Life

    I am a commuter so I don't know about dorm life. I here it is easier to live on campus because you meet more people faster and easier.
    Food and Dining

    Nothing will ever beat a home-cooked meal. However, the food isn't terrible.
    What to do for fun

    There are always things going on at the school especially on weekends. The best time of the year is during May Madness right before finals week when the campus turns into a water amusement park.

  • Jacquelyn from Bloomsburg, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Hood College is a beautiful school. Everyone is friendly, even the professors! The classes are hard but you get a good education.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be friendly to everyone and they'll be friendly back! Study and do your homework To keep up with the classes because they are hard.
    Academic Rigor

    If you do the assigned homework and study daily, you will be alright with grades.
    Dorm Life

    Everyone is friendly!
    Food and Dining

    In 2012-2013 Hood is getting all new dining menus.
    What to do for fun

    There is always stuff going on at Hood. They do a lot for students!
    Bang for the buck

    It's expensive but they give you a lot of scholarships and financial aid.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The pergola is a beautiful spot on hood. A tradition is the pink spoon, you'll find out more when you get there!
    Great for these types of students

    People who don't want to go to a big school and want to focus on eduction. Although there's still time for fun! If you as a student like face to face confrontation and your teacher will know your name.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are a lot of clubs and groups, almost every sports team available to try out for.
    Campus Safety

    Campus safety is always around, if you need help or lock yourself out - they'll help. Hood is a very safe campus.

  • Endria from Baltimore, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I absolutely have enjoyed by first year at Hood College.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely attend new student day. You get to meet other new students and the staff. They even serve you and your family a great lunch.
    Academic Rigor

    The classes are a lot different than the ones in high school. Being an A student in high school came much easier than in college, but the challenge is welcoming,
    Dorm Life

    I had to get used to a roommate. I always had my own bedroom at home my entire life. My roommate and I started off distant, but we have bonded quite nicely since getting to know each other a little more.
    Food and Dining

    The food in the cafeteria is definitely not like home. I think that they don't use much seasoning because they have to cook for everyone on campus. There is a cafe on campus which I prefer. But, when you're hungry, the food in the cafeteria can be quite appealing.
    What to do for fun

    Hood is right next to downtown Frederick. It is walking distance to a lot of shops and boutiques. The college also has movie nights, dances, competitions; and all sorts of things to do. You won't get bored much.
    Bang for the buck

    Hood offers everything your money can buy. You definitely get your moneys worth.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Hood College has a tradition at the beginning of each new school year where each class is given a different colored beanie to wear. There is a welcoming ceremony the first day of classes, everyone is expected to take part. The administrators, students, parents, and alumnae are invited to take part. It is a way of starting the year off right. It is so much fun.
    Great for these types of students

    If you are looking for a small campus, then this is the school for you. Since Hood is a small school, you get to know the professors and other students very well. It is not overwhelming.
    Clubs and Activities

    Hood has dance, basketball, volleyball, foreign languages goups, and other clubs that will interest anyone.
    Campus Safety

    There is never a feeling of unsafety on campus. Security rides around in campus safety cars on a continous basis. There are campus phones on various spots on campus.

  • Christopher from Frederick, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Hood College is a close-knit school with plenty of opportunity to take leadership challenges. It has a beautiful campus, though it is quite small. Over the years, it is easy to have periods where frustration overtakes the people around you, but overall, these people grow to be your family.
    Tips for prospective students

    Research the academics here thoroughly to be certain that this school will offer what you are interested in. Being such a small school it cannot offer as wide of a variety of classes as other schools.
    Academic Rigor

    Some classes are difficult because of the material, but many are made to be easy. Overall, the classes here require effort, but not necessarily that you have mastered a concept.
    Dorm Life

    As an RA here, I know how under-staffed and underpaid the Residence Life staff members are here. Nonetheless, the campus is always beautiful and the Campus Activities Board (CAB), as well as numerous other activities from various groups and sports teams, continuously program. Nearly every day, there is a program to attend.
    Food and Dining

    Many people complain about the dining experiences here, though I always find something to eat. There is a main dining hall which is being remodeled this summer, and a pricey grill/cafe in the student union. There is also a Taco Bell, a supermarket, a Subway, a Chinese restaurant, and a pizza place directly across the street behind the school. Of course, just a ten minute walk will bring you to all of the great options for food in downtown Frederick.
    What to do for fun

    Walking around downtown Frederick is usually quite interesting, though there are always programs on campus from the wide variety of student groups.
    Bang for the buck

    This school offers a lot in financial aid. You can get your degree from a private school for the price of some community colleges, but you must play your cards right. Study hard in high school, and Hood College will reward you. There are innumerable opportunities to expand your experiences at Hood. If you are looking for work in the sciences or computer sciences, this school sends many students to work at Fort Detrick, located hardly a mile off-campus.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    All Freshmen receive their Dinks (small round hats with their class colors on them) during commencement.
    Greek Life

    I am part of a group that is starting a fraternity and there will likely be a sorority to follow.

  • Stacey from Columbia, MD

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    From touring the campus of Hood College it is easy to interpret that even though the school is smaller and less populated than your average University, this factor does nothing but work in it's favor. The small canvas in Frederick, MD is cozy but yet still spacious and offers all the essential accommodations for a student to succeed in college life such as academic counseling centers, career services, libraries, student lounge areas, etc. The fact that the school is smaller gives students a better chance to reach out to their teachers for help and feel less overwhelmed.
    Tips for prospective students

    Considering I haven't yet attended Hood College, it is hard for me to comment on this matter.
    Academic Rigor

    I have heard nothing but prestige about the academic aspect of Hood College. My high school teachers, friends, bosses, and people who I've merely just run into a conversation with talk very highly of Hood college and all the internships, research, and assistance they offer when helping their students reach their career goals.
    Dorm Life

    When I visited Hood college in February, my tour guide showed me three dorm buildings for the students. One was all girls, one was co-ed with girl and boys separated by floors, and the other was co-ed with girls and boys on the same floor. Considering Hood was once an all women's college, this must have been a fairly recent addition. The dorm rooms had a great college feel to it with all the needed necessities and spacious closet room and more than enough space for two others. Along with the rooms, each dorm building has a themed lounge rooms for the students.
    Food and Dining

    When I toured Hood college and had lunch there for the day, I was especially impressed with the cafeteria. Their was several food options in the buffet area as well as a fresh salad bar. The students in the cafeteria seemed very content and comfortable in their environment and all seemed to get along.
    What to do for fun

    Once I enter my Fall 2012 semester at Hood, I will definitely take advantage of the luscious scenery of campus for biking. Also, since Hood is fairly close to Downtown Frederick, I definitely plan to stop by there every weeks or so and soak in the city life.

  • Denise from Middletown, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    hood has a beautiful campus. hood has wonderful professor who mostly know their stuff and know how to teach it. the administration tends to be unresponsive to current student's needs
    Tips for prospective students

    if you like a small school setting this is the place for you! the professors really care and will do all they can to help you succeed! the professors actually get a chance to get to know you as a person not just as a student.
    Academic Rigor

    i haven't really had to work hard to get the grades i do. i haven't had to have any all-nighter study or work times. i don't know if it is the classes i'm taking or what but everything has seemed to be fairly easily graded as well.
    Dorm Life

    not much to do on campus on the weekends, and some of the dorms are kind of old. the furniture is nice and slowly getting upgraded.
    Food and Dining

    they have really good food days, then you can go a couple of weeks before you get another one, or just wait for an admitted student's day for good food.
    What to do for fun

    not much. they campus doesn't have much going on during the week or weekends. but there is downtown frederick within walking distance as well as baker park.
    Bang for the buck

    pretty expensive, and the administration waste money on things like i-pads for the incoming freshmen, but doesn't even upgrade the snail-slow internet.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    you don't split the poles in the pergola or you and that person won't stay friends.
    Great for these types of students

    those who want professor who cares about the individual student.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are a lot, but many are very unorganized and meet at weird times that many can't attend the meetings.
    Greek Life

    there is none.
    Campus Safety

    they just put up a bunch of emergency stations over campus, and campus security is willing to walk/ drive you if you don't feel safe.

  • Kelsey from Hanover, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    buy books from online sources rather than the bookstore. live on campus as long as possible.
    Academic Rigor

    classes are difficult but the teachers are always there to answer students questions and provide help.
    Dorm Life

    the people in my dorm are fantastic. i do not have problems with others within the dorm at all.
    Food and Dining

    food is pretty decent. always a pretty large variety of items to chose from. vegan choices available.
    What to do for fun

    close to downtown frederick so plenty of things to do. there are many museums and a library. movie theater close by. tons of restaurants.

  • Karly from Wyomissing, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Hood is a place that you can really call home.
    It has a very welcoming atmosphere and everyone is very encouraging.
    All the faculty is very approachable and helpful from the professors, all the way up to the Dean and the President.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you want to come to Hood apply yourself and get good grades. Hood gives a lot to their honors students. If you want to come to Hood there is a way. Don't let money stand in your way. The best way to get scholarships at Hood is to have good grades.
    Academic Rigor

    I didn't find my first year classes to be very challenging, but a lot of my friends and others that live in my dorm did have some trouble. The key to success is to stay organized and know when your assignments are due. Also, have good communication with your professors.
    Dorm Life

    The people that live in your dorm really become your family. The dorms are open 24 hours so you can come and go as you please. Also guests can come at anytime and all you have to do for a guest, even an overnight guest is sign them in when they get there. The rules aren't too strict and you vote on the rules that fit you best. Quiet hours are meant to protect everyone!
    Food and Dining

    The food is great, especially around holidays. Our dining staff is great. They make a lot of ethnic foods so there is always something to try, but they also have traditional options for picky eaters. They also offer a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. There is something to fit every one's diet.

    What to do for fun

    The school is very close to downtown, it is just a five minute walk. There are so many shops to look at and visit. There are lots of restaurants. There is also a bowling alley withing walking distance. There is an ice skating rink and zumba class nearby. We just put in a new gym and we have an indoor pool. We will soon be adding tennis courts.
    Bang for the buck

    The education is really exceptional and the professors are very helpful and understanding. As for meal plans they are so close in price always go for the unlimited, you never know when you might get hungry. The book store is really expensive, but they have sales often so watch for them. Also there are a lot of discounts we get as students like at taco bell, pizza hut, maggie moo's, discounted movie tickets and lazer tag. There are also a lot of free trips offered to DC baltimore and other surrounding areas. Also, very chep trips all the way to New York.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The Hood Hello is probably the buggets tradition, where you somehow say Hello to everyone you pass on campus whether it be a nod or hey or high five. The most fun tradition is policies for dollars where all the freshmen from each dorm compete to win a pink spoon. One of the best locations on campus is the Pergola it is right in the center of campus and when you walk through it the tradtiion is to not split the poles. ANother cool new place is the Coblentz underground, which is our gameroom that has every videogame system, it is a great place to hang out.
    Great for these types of students

    Hood is a great school for students who like having one on one time with their professors. It is a great place to make friends if you have ever had trouble making friends. You will get to know everyone that lives on campus.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are so many clubs on campus I can't even name them all. There are a few education clubs and quite a few service organizations. There are over 60 clubs on campus for it to be so small.
    Greek Life

    We don't have Greek life on campus, but you can still join local chapters. We do have Greek honor societies on campus.
    Campus Safety

    Our campus safety is the best. There have been very few incidents, but they havve all been handled quickly and efficiently. they are really there to look out for us and not to get us in trouble. If you ever feel uncomfortable they will come pick you up from anywhere day or night.

  • LaBre from Baltimore, MD

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • Gwendolyn from Salisbury, MD

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    They have such amazing and astonishing buildings. The classrooms are a nice size and it will be easier for you to learn in a good classroom environment. The class size is nice too. It doesn't go over 20 students.
    Will enjoy being here

    Hood College is GORGEOUS. The surroundings are amazing and the campus is just so elegant. There are trees everywhere. It's very peaceful. Also laundry is free!
    Bang for the buck

    Definatly. You will just have to go to Hood College to see what I mean by all the things that I am saying.
    Great for these types of students

    It's great for if you like to be outside and get to know everyone. The college has a small enough number of students that you will always see people that you know.

  • Augusta from Mechanicsburg, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    There's a great science curriculum here and I have learned so much in the bio and chem courses I've taken. The teachers are wonderful and will go out of their way to help!
    Am enjoying being here

    It's a small campus, which I'm used to (I graduated with 20 other kids that I'd been with since 1st grade) and everyone is cheerful and friendly. You get the sense that its a big family and its great.
    Bang for the buck

    Tuition seems really expensive, but there are a lot of grants and scholarships that help out and financial aid will really help to lower your expenses to a much lower price.
    Tips for prospective students

    Definitely visit, attend the different Prospective students days and sit in on a class. It really helps.

  • Candace from Frederick, MD

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will enjoy being here

    Every time I've visited campus, everyone is always so happy and nice and very welcoming. Can't wait to start!
    Great for these types of students

    Outgoing, friendly

  • Brittany from Hamilton, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    At first all the classes seem to be great, but after being here for a while I've yet to learn anything.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is beautiful, and surrounding town are beautiful, but there is no a lot to do and the people are not as friendly as advertised.
    Bang for the buck

    They'll give you a full scholarship just to lure you into going here because there is nothing else going for this school.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are looking for a large, urban college, Hood is not for you.If academics are not big for you, this is the place to go!
    Great for these types of students

    Students who do not get bored easily. People who do not care about learning new things.

  • Vanessa from Smithsburg, MD

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    The classes at Hood College seem to be very efficient and the honors curriculum is outstanding!
    Will enjoy being here

    Everyone is always offering the Hood Hello at Hood College. Everyone I talked to was very nice and welcoming. Hood also has the best food that I have tasted! Definitely try the homemade chips!
    Bang for the buck

    Hood College is private so it is more expensive, but there are many ways to find scholarships here.
    Tips for prospective students

    I would recommend staying the night and attending a class to really get a feel for what Hood College is like.
    Great for these types of students

    Everyone!

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