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Location
Saint Paul, MN
Undergrads
1,935
Tuition
$38,174
Admission Difficulty
Hard
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Macalester College had a new discussion posted by sarahatkz

It's not really "in the city." I mean, the area surrounding Mac is pretty cool and hip, but it's not necessarily in the middle of downtown St. Paul-- though it is a short drive away. That being said, Mac is pretty central and only spanning about two blocks. The campus is mostly surrounded by houses, though it is right on Grand Ave which is a really nice street with shops and restaurants.

Many students find it hard to break the "Mac Bubble" but with some effort, it is a lot of fun to explore the twin cities. There are clubs on campus that give opportunities to go off campus as well. Macalester is a small school (only one dining hall) so there is definitely a central campus. The longest walk is less than 5 minutes.

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Macalester College had a new discussion posted by greatkid25

Probably one of the easiest things at Macalester is making friends :)

No, making friends here was so easy I couldn't believe it! Have you joined Macalester's Class of 2017 page? Even before the school year starts you can start talking and get to know other students in your class. I, and many other students, had lots of friends and people we were familiar with before we even stepped foot on campus!

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Macalester College Academics had a new discussion posted by dylanleahh
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Macalester College had a new discussion posted by SASSYBANANA

I came to Mac with a large amount of AP credits. Your general requirements and major requirements cannot be fulfilled with AP credits. But you can skip lower level classes with AP credits. Also, AP credits count toward the amount of credits required to graduate so if you have a really tough semester you can take less classes and you also get to register for classes earlier.

Yes, AP credit does get applied and counts as credit, but only if you scored a 4 or higher on the test. But as stated above, major requirements and general requirements do not get fulfilled by AP credits.

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Tatiana Craine
Hometown
Eden Prairie, MN
Major
English with emphasis on Creative Writing
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You'll be hard-pressed to find a student at Macalester who doesn't want to be there. The intimacy of the small Macalester campus gives students a sense of community and support, yet the liberal spirit of the College gives students the space and independence they need to make their own decisions and experiences. The professors and the College staff at Mac are not there to draw conclusions for students or to tell them what to think; rather, they are there to help undergrads make their own choices. If you're interested in getting a fantastic education and meeting some very amiable and interesting individuals along the way, Macalester is the right school for you. If you're looking to join a fraternity and party after all of the major football games, however, most Mac students will agree that you're probably better off somewhere else. Macalester is a very small campus, so whether you like it or not, you're never going to get lost in the crowd here. As soon as you step foot on campus, you become part of a very welcoming community.

Students often praise the sense of balance they get by going to college at Macalester. Most students don't have to spend every weekend cooped up doing homework, yet the workload is challenging enough that students can't afford to make every day a party. Macalester students know how to use their time well, and professors assign projects and papers in advance and don't waste time with busywork. Students also find balance by going to a school that feels like a small village, but is located in the metropolitan Twin Cities area, which offers plenty of work and recreational opportunities. Above all, the variety of intelligent, friendly, and good-natured people whom you find at Macalester is truly one of the most impressive and celebrated aspects that Macalester offers. Students do sometimes grumble about the weather, the food, and the smallness of the campus, but most agree that those complaints are trivial in the grand scheme of things.

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