First time poster here. I've been lingering CC for quite a while now as I navigate this quamire of college selection with DS, a senior.
Son has recently decided he would prefer a smaller school. He is very bright, non-partying; introverted; not super outdoorsy though he loves to ski, loves to travel; is liberal; nonjudgmental; not into sports; VERY into current events/politics; wants a collaborative not competitive environment. He would never discuss grades or test scores with others. He is open to anywhere in the country. He wants to be surrounded by smart and committed students. He does not want a cliquey school- so no school with big greek presence. He is a bit 'quirky' in the sense that he isn't your stereotypical sports-playing, music listening kid. He has no social media presence. He is someone who would prefer a small group of good friends and is pretty exhausted after being around people all day. Dorms with 3 to a room would be a nightmare for him. Pot and cigarette smoke give him horrendous headaches.
DS believes he would like to study IR or public policy, PPE or the like. However, he enjoys science as well and could possiby consider a combination of policy and health science or chemistry.
His first choices right now (all reaches due to selectivity) are Haverford, Carleton (though he hasn't visited), Georgetown and Pomona. He would prefer a smaller LAC, however he is extremely interested in the Georgetown SFS so this is his one exception. He will apply to our state flagship as a likely/safety.
He has a 33 ACT (single sitting) and he is not interested in taking it again. He did not take the SAT. This is fitting to his personality....I would have probably taken each test several times.
Can you please suggest some good fit schools for interest/personality you think my son should research? If you have comments on any schools mentioned given his personality and interest it would be greatly appreciated.
Some schools he is considering: Grinnell; CMC (but I hear it has a partying atmosphere); Oberlin, Occidental (though he's not crazy about it); Whitman, and Tufts (though again he'd prefer a LAC).
Thanks for your input!
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