Preppy colleges

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Anonymous wrote:You could look at Skidmore or Trinity in Hartford.

Skidmore is preppy???

Not really. The overall vibe is pretty eclectic.

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Sewanee is about as preppy as it gets. It's not uncommon to see bowties in class.

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Anonymous wrote:You could look at Skidmore or Trinity in Hartford.

Skidmore is preppy???

Not really. The overall vibe is pretty eclectic.

Historically, Skidmore has been the exact opposite of preppy. This post tells me that many parents are in denial about their artsy offspring.

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Anonymous wrote:You could look at Skidmore or Trinity in Hartford.

Skidmore is preppy???

Not really. The overall vibe is pretty eclectic.

Historically, Skidmore has been the exact opposite of preppy. This post tells me that many parents are in denial about their artsy offspring.

I can’t hear or read “Skidmore” and not think “skid marks”. Lol

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Anonymous wrote:St Lawrence, Hamilton, Colgate, Connecticut College, Trinity College etc.

Lawrence, Y
Hamilton, NO - I think admissions have gotten way too competitive lately
Colgate, Y
Connecticut College Y
Trinity College Y

So you mean ST. Lawrence or Lawrence? If you don’t know the difference between the two, then you have no business spitting out conclusory answers.

But yes, St. Lawrence is a traditional, preppy school right in OP’s swing zone. Hamilton is also quite preppy but may be out of OP’s range. Same with Colgate. Conn College and Trinity are both preppy and could also be good choices for OP.

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Anonymous wrote:You could look at Skidmore or Trinity in Hartford.

Skidmore is preppy???

Not really. The overall vibe is pretty eclectic.

Historically, Skidmore has been the exact opposite of preppy. This post tells me that many parents are in denial about their artsy offspring.

Yeah, Skidmore is not preppy. It’s artsy and left to say the least.

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Anonymous wrote:St Lawrence, Hamilton, Colgate, Connecticut College, Trinity College etc.

Lawrence, Y
Hamilton, NO - I think admissions have gotten way too competitive lately
Colgate, Y
Connecticut College Y
Trinity College Y

So you mean ST. Lawrence or Lawrence? If you don’t know the difference between the two, then you have no business spitting out conclusory answers.

But yes, St. Lawrence is a traditional, preppy school right in OP’s swing zone. Hamilton is also quite preppy but may be out of OP’s range. Same with Colgate. Conn College and Trinity are both preppy and could also be good choices for OP.

ETA: Conn College definitely leans more left and loose than Trinity. Trinity is more of the traditional preppy.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think I would list Davidson as preppy.

I totally would. Sporty and preppy. Very homogenous looking.

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Anonymous wrote:St Lawrence, Hamilton, Colgate, Connecticut College, Trinity College etc.

Lawrence, Y
Hamilton, NO - I think admissions have gotten way too competitive lately
Colgate, Y
Connecticut College Y
Trinity College Y

So you mean ST. Lawrence or Lawrence? If you don’t know the difference between the two, then you have no business spitting out conclusory answers.

But yes, St. Lawrence is a traditional, preppy school right in OP’s swing zone. Hamilton is also quite preppy but may be out of OP’s range. Same with Colgate. Conn College and Trinity are both preppy and could also be good choices for OP.

ETA: Conn College definitely leans more left and loose than Trinity. Trinity is more of the traditional preppy.

My kid who didn't want preppy rejected Conn College after visiting

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Anonymous wrote:You could look at Skidmore or Trinity in Hartford.

Skidmore is preppy???

Not really. The overall vibe is pretty eclectic.

Historically, Skidmore has been the exact opposite of preppy. This post tells me that many parents are in denial about their artsy offspring.

Yeah, Skidmore is not preppy. It’s artsy and left to say the least.

Thanks, we haven't been (yet) but that's what I thought and am hoping for

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:St Lawrence, Hamilton, Colgate, Connecticut College, Trinity College etc.

Lawrence, Y
Hamilton, NO - I think admissions have gotten way too competitive lately
Colgate, Y
Connecticut College Y
Trinity College Y

So you mean ST. Lawrence or Lawrence? If you don’t know the difference between the two, then you have no business spitting out conclusory answers.

But yes, St. Lawrence is a traditional, preppy school right in OP’s swing zone. Hamilton is also quite preppy but may be out of OP’s range. Same with Colgate. Conn College and Trinity are both preppy and could also be good choices for OP.

Hey, I never even heard of "Lawrence" in WI until tonight. I assumed the poster I was responding to meant St. Lawrence in NY, since I had never heard of the one in Appleton WI. I think we all learned a lot, thanks to you.

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Anonymous wrote:Swarthmore
Wheaton
College of Charleston
Boston College
Holy Cross

Not with a 1300 SAT (test optional might help though)

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Anonymous wrote:What are some preppy American colleges (particularly in the northeast) that aren’t for the BEST BEST students (ie Ivies or equivalents)?

I have a 4.0 uw/4.4 weighted, decent extracurriculars (I’m not curing cancer XD, but I am in a government funded program tho and have been volunteering all four years), but SATs only in the mid 1300s.

Does a 1300 accurately reflect your abilities? If not, maybe a little coaching would improve it a lot and you could aim higher.

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Anonymous wrote:What are some preppy American colleges (particularly in the northeast) that aren’t for the BEST BEST students (ie Ivies or equivalents)?

I have a 4.0 uw/4.4 weighted, decent extracurriculars (I’m not curing cancer XD, but I am in a government funded program tho and have been volunteering all four years), but SATs only in the mid 1300s.

Does a 1300 accurately reflect your abilities? If not, maybe a little coaching would improve it a lot and you could aim higher.

This is a good point

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Anonymous wrote:Georgetown
UVA
Trinity

I think this characterization is so dated for UVA. It just doesn't seem to apply accurately when I walk around the grounds.

Are most kids there preppy? No. But DC goes to a NE boarding school, and the highest number of matriculations are to Georgetown and UVA.

+1

All the partners in my uncle's law firm send their kids to UVA. Boston College is another.

Agree. It also seems popular with kids of media & show business people. Springsteen’s kid, Tim Russert’s son. Lots of sports journalists’ kids. Even Jack Ryan went there.