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Colleges with great professors?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for colleges that are known for having great professors who are really engaged and dedicated to their students. Do you have any suggestions for schools that are renowned for their teaching? Thanks!

a year ago

Hey there! It's wonderful that you're prioritizing teaching quality in your college search. While it's hard to identify specific schools that consistently have great professors across all departments, there are some types of colleges that are well known for their dedication to undergraduate teaching:

1. Liberal arts colleges: These schools often pride themselves on their focus on undergraduate education, which can result in more engaged and dedicated professors. Examples include Amherst College, Swarthmore College, Pomona College, Williams College, and Bowdoin College.

2. Smaller universities: Schools like Dartmouth College and Rice University place a strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching and have relatively small class sizes, helping to enhance close interactions between students and professors.

3. Universities with residential colleges or strong student-faculty connections: Some schools employ a residential college system (e.g., Yale University, Princeton University) or have unique programs connecting students and faculty (e.g., University of Chicago's Core Curriculum). These setups can foster strong relationships between students and professors, which may be indicative of dedicated faculty members.

It's important to note that there can be fantastic professors at all kinds of institutions, so don't feel limited to choosing only from these suggestions. You may also want to consider visiting schools and attending classes, talking to current students, or reaching out to professors at the schools you're interested in as a way to gauge teaching quality.

Best of luck in your search!

a year ago

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