For Three Quick Questions, I send the same three questions to admissions representatives at colleges all over the country (the subject line of the e-mail is “Three quick questions”), and then I hope to hear back from them. When I do, I post them on Apply with Sanity. It’s that simple.

The three questions are meant to probe some of the things that make a school unique but that aren’t easily captured as a stat to go in a book or web search.

This response is from Daly Simpson, Assistant Director of Admission at Villanova University.

What is a course, tradition, program or event that is unique to Villanova University?

This is such a tough one to answer because I can think of numerous examples! One of my favorite traditions on campus is Fall Fest, an extensive weekend celebration with the Pennsylvania chapter of Special Olympics. Our students work year-round to prepare for the event and work alongside the athletes to ensure that fun is had by all.

Naturally every college wants to recruit the perfect student--high grades, high test scores, involved in their community, leadership...everything. But what kinds of imperfect students tend to flourish at Villanova?

We are a community of doers. Our students pursue their many passions through involvement in over 260 student clubs and organizations. Whatever your “thing” was in high school – performing arts, athletics, service, mock trial, a part time job – you will find support for further exploration on our campus. It is “cool” to be involved here. It is cool to admit your mistakes and to grow from them.

When people come to visit Villanova, what's a place off campus that you recommend they check out while they're there?

If you were to ask any of our students, most would direct families to a local eatery right off campus called Campus Corner. This grill offers pizza, sandwiches, cheesesteaks (particularly exciting for out of towners), etc. Stoneleigh is a beautiful nature preserve adjacent to campus that is perfect for walking with family and friends. Both are definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.

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