Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Great Barrington, MA
The Philosophy
Small (400) private liberal arts early college in small, rural town
Accepts first year students without highschool diplomas or test scores
Liberal arts to explore a range of perspectives
The Classes
Very close relationships with teachers
Average class size 15
Can do independent projects and tutorials with professors
Can take classes at Bard College
Most classes are discussion based
The Path
Financial Aid Feb 15
Workshop book
Writing and thinking workshop
Students paired with professors for advisors, easy to change
Advisors meet with students every week and have additional office hours
Year long first year seminar class
Moderate at end of sophomore year into major
AA degree usually earned in 4 semesters
Senior theis
Thesis advisors meet with advisees every week
BA earned from Simon’s Rock and Bard College
The People
Driven students who desire more work and a more intellectual environment
Average age of first year is 16
Small but vocal community
45% students of color
12% faculty of color
52% female faculty
The Aid
Need based and merrit based aid
W.E.B. DuBois Scholarship specifically for students of color
Several options for full tuition scholarships
The Resources
Most people study away or abroad for at least a semester
