Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham Southern College FAQS

1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Birmingham Southern College?

   The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Birmingham Southern College is 48%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

   When looking for a good college to attend, do not simply choose a place because of its name. Think about what it is that you want to get out of your college experience and make your decision from there. I chose a smaller college because I wanted to go somewhere where the professors would actually know my name and would care enough about my education to help me succeed. My college may not be known for its football team or 'ivy league status,' but it is definitely known for producing the most respected leaders and scholars of tomorrow. Once you have chosen the college you want to go to and have moved in on the first day, things may seem a little scary. That is okay. You will make friends and get involved and pretty soon, you will be the one comforting prospective students by telling them what an amazing experience college can be. It is important that you learn to make every effort to pay attention in class and get homework done. While college can be a lot of fun, you are also there to learn and to expand your education for the betterment of your future. Good luck!

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3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

   The school places a strong emphasis on diversity and multiculturalism, but many faculty and students can be hostile to Christian beliefs. The campus seems more concerned about getting a long than the truth.

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4. What kind of person should attend this school?

   The people at Birmingham-Southern College are hard working, talented, and creative individuals. Each student dedicates much time and energy to each class he or she takes. When a students begins to struggle he/she does not give up. They work hard to give their all every day. It shows in each future career that Birmingham-Southern College graduates pursue. Hard workers willing to make great effort and wanting to pursue great challenges should attend this school.

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5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

   Mostly for two things. One for the Greek life, and two for the academic standing. BSC is known to be a high academic school with a lot of students participating in Greek Life.

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6. What's unique about your campus?

   The academics at BSC are the best in the state. Through small class sizes, engaging professors, and dedicated students, every class offered here challenges students to learn more.

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7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

   Birmingham-Southern is a liberal arts college dedicated to helping shape its students into global citizens. There’s an incredible spirit on campus that inspires us to experience cultures, religions, languages and lifestyles different from our own. It teaches us to challenge ourselves and requires us to journey beyond our comfort zones. My college education at BSC has already changed my life and the direction it will take. I’m eager to immerse myself in other cultures, and I yearn for knowledge and growth. A college education is the key that will open the doors that lay before me.

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8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

   I wish I had realized how quickly four years go by. I would want to know to carefully plan out the courses I wanted to take and the activities I wanted to participate in to ensure that I would not miss out on any opportunities.

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9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

   Birmingham Southern is a small liberal arts school that is focused on challenging its students in every way possible.

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10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    As (what I would consider) a very successful high school student, I feel I never found a successful way to learn and perform the best that I could at Birmingham-Southern. It's a very intimidating college as a new student and it seems that there is one type of student that they cater to help. Students that would be considered "brown-nosers" are the most successful. This was frustrating to me because extroversion is not one of my personality traits which kept me from standing out in a positive way.

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11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who is not prepared to do a heavy amount of work in any class.

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12. Describe the students at your school.

    Most of the students here on campus are civil but since it is such a small campus anything anyone does gets around to everyone in a very short amount of time. its like high school all over again (except for the education)

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13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I tell my friends about Birmingham-Southern College I like to tell them how challenging it is. Each class I took during the first semester of college took time and effort. I attended all of my classes each time they met and the professors took notice. I worked late in to the night on most nights in order to do my best work. The faculty at this small school always takes the time to talk to me when I'm struggling or when I just want to say "hi." I brag about the challenge because I grow through it.

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