What the Guidebooks say

"The opportunities are endless. ... Connecticut College is committed to empowering students to take charge of their own education; the faculty works to provide students with the necessary tools to implement their ideas."

—Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges



"The academics are first-rate in almost all departments ... particularly known for interdisciplinary studies, innovative international programs and the natural sciences."
—Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 331 Most Interesting Colleges

No. 31 out of the top 50 "Best Value in Private Colleges"
—Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine

Ranked No. 19 among colleges and universities for best career services/job placement
—Princeton Review

"Connecticut College boasts the rare wonder of a civic-engagement program that is heavily trafficked without being required. ... At Connecticut College, getting involved comes naturally."
—Colleges with a Conscience

"I can honestly tell you that my professors have been some of the most inspiring thought-provoking people I've ever met."
—Student comment, The Princeton Review: The Best 368 Colleges 2009

"The career center receives solid praise, particularly for the variety of 'internships that focus on community action, international issues, and the environment.' "
—Princeton Review's Best 361 Colleges

"Connecticut College provides a safe environment for its close-knit student community while stressing the importance of its honor code, strong academic program, and lively social life. ... The campus is praised as 'beautiful, especially when you can overlook Long Island Sound and the Thames.' "
—Insider's Guide to the Colleges  

"The general education requirements are aimed at fostering intellectual breadth, critical thinking, and acquisition of the fundamental skills and habits of minds conducive to lifelong inquiry, engaged citizenship, and personal growth."
—Fiske Guide to Colleges 2009

"Rather than follow a predetermined list of classes, students are encouraged to actively plan out their education. Students usually get to know the professors in their majors very well, which makes it easy to seek out help after class, or fall into research and intern positions.
—College Prowler: The Big Book of Colleges 2009

Connecticut College "has a long tradition of teaching students how to effect social and environmental change."
—Making a Difference College and Graduate Guide (8th Edition)

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