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Southwestern derives much of its academic strength from personal attention, small class size, and accessible/accomplished professors. Southwestern students are not likely to feel neglected by professors, nor are they likely to feel that they are in bad hands—93 percent of SU faculty has their doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in their field. According to most of the students, it is the professors that make their educational experience at SU a worthwhile one. The school goes to great lengths to tailor their academics to each individual student—making SU students feel welcomed and appreciated by the school. The lack of TAs is a huge selling point as well. Southwestern’s upper-level classes are essentially as challenging as those at Ivy Leagues, but many of the entry-level classes are considered “blow-offs” by the more ambitious students. The small, personalized classes promote class discussions (over lectures) and keep students in class, because a professor might notice they are gone.

Southwestern’s academics are, overall, quite strong, and
the coursework is appropriately challenging for the students. However, there are two major ways that SU loses points in
this category: the school is not well known, and therefore,
the school does not attract the most sought-after students.
But SU’s programs and prestige are growing every year. Southwestern is on the track to becoming one of the region
and the nation’s pre-eminent schools. Nonetheless, the actual classes are excellent.

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ra0313

Business '15

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Southwestern Academics

Small class sizes and focusing on teaching students to think for themselves is the hallmark of this university.

Aug 17, 2011

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nikkithehippie

Psychology '14

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The workload is extremely difficult, but at Southwestern that is to be expected. The professors are always willing to work with students and they are extremely sympathetic for the most part. The classes are small and the the workload is ridiculous, simply keeping up with the work and doing your reading almost ensures passing any class at Southwestern.

Jul 03, 2011

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History '12

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Deceptively Difficult

Southwestern, although not a well known school as a ton of work, especially in science classes.

May 14, 2011

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