I'm new here so forgive me if I'm in the wrong forum. My daughter is a rising junior and we've been advised to start looking at schools this summer. I've put together a preliminary list (we won't get to them all this summer) and was looking to see if anyone has any other I should consider. We'd like her to see a wide range within her narrow vision of what she's looking for.
Looking for:
Small to medium sized school - no (or minimal) greek life and party scene
Liberal arts focused
Friendly, down to earth, accepting, diverse student body. Sweeping generalization but she has an aversion to preppy (she doesn't know any true preppy's, just preppy "wanna-be"s)
From NJ but geographically open minded
A scholarship would be great, but won't qualify for need based aid
Community service/involvement is important
Background:
Mid sized NJ upper middle class public high
GPA: through 3rd semester 94 in core courses
AP/Honors: History AP, Honors English, next year AP History and English, moving up to honors science
Clubs: Involved in language, theater, volunteer work (through school and outside of school)
Not a great standardized test taker
Born with mild physical disability that impacts walking and writing
Not outgoing at all, but enjoys being around people (once they reach out to her) and having fun. Not a social butterfly at all but also not a loner or comfortable with the quirky crowd.
Based on my research, list so far (with full understanding that some may be impossible for her to get into):
Dickinson
Clark
Macalaster
St. Olaf
Skidmore
Denison
Kenyon
American
William & Mary
Colorado College
Haverford
Thanks for any feedback!
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