Chestnut Hill College

Pros: Emphasis on both research and counseling aspects, quality teachers, great courses, excellent foundation
Cons: Not all courses offered every semester

I completed my last two years of college at Chestnut Hill as a psychology major. What a wonderful program this school offers!

The psychology program at Chestnut Hill College is both interesting and challenging. While I had taken quite a few...

Pros: Small classes, family-atmosphere
Cons: having to learn a foreign language as a requirement

I decided to obtain my Bachelor degree very late in life. I had always dreamed of studying English Literature and pursuing my writing endeavors. Given that there are many college and universities in the Philadelphia area, I chose Chestnut Hill...

Pros: faculty and students share enthusiasm of learning, professors always accessible, student opinions desired, major focus on class discussion and writing
Cons: none!

The Interdisciplinary Scholars Program, commonly referred to as ISP, is the honors program at Chestnut Hill College. The introductory course required of all ISP students is ISP 300, which replaces the general freshman English course. The ISP first-year...

Pros: Nice, sincere & kind admissions officers, quick decisions, good financial aid
Cons: none!

I have had a very good experience with the admissions department at Chesnut Hill College. I have applied and been accepted. I have attended an open house and met with the admissions people, including the Director of Admissions. I was very impressed...

Pros: Excellent curriculum, Excellent teachers
Cons: Strict, stressful Honors program for advanced students

Chestnut Hill College offers a fine liberal arts program of learning to its students. The variety of choices will surprise many prospective students! With certain academic requirements in all major areas of study (English, Mathematics, Science,...

Pros: great academics, all buildings connected indoors
Cons: Feels like a convent or Catholic girl's boarding school...

Chesnut Hill is one of the top women's colleges in the area. I am a senior in high school. I have decided I definitely want to go to a women's college. Chesnut Hill has become one of my top choices. I have already been accepted & given a...

Pros: Catholic presence on campus, professors who cannot be praised enough, friendly students
Cons: none!

If you're looking for the best Catholic women's college in the Philadelphia area, choose Chestnut Hill College! The campus is gorgeous and the people are so friendly! The professors are always available to assist students and are interested in the...

Pros: Lovely campus, Good old fashioned values taught, Vast curriculum
Cons: Antiquated library, not as technologically advanced as some schools, overactive heater in the dorms

I attended Chestnut Hill College for my freshman year, and the start of my sophomore year. At that point, I met my husband and have not had the opportunity to continue my education.
During my junior and senior years of high school, my...

Pros: Friendly Atmosphere, Great Learning Experience, Instructors Quite Knowledgeable
Cons: None that I can think of.

I had an excellent experience with Chestnut Hill College. You can't find better instructors who really care about you. The instructors all took the time to know you and help you when you needed it. They really want to see their students succeed not...