Less popular Hidden Gems

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Colleges that are under the radar--that is not oversubscribed but somewhat hidden gems.

I'll go--My DC did not apply but I learnt about Carleton in the process--I like so many things about it!

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Lawrence

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Juniata College

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Denison

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Carleton is not under the radar.

Juniata is definitely a hidden gem. I will add Willamette.

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Whitman

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DD liked Muhlenberg so much that she dropped Brandeis and BC. Nice when your kid likes a safety better than targets. Very welcoming campus. Seems like great faculty, personal attention and actively tries to help students upon graduation w/ alumni networks and school affiliations. Some nice historic buildings on campus. Gorgeous dining hall. New green science building being built. Also, voted best food in PA!

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Carleton is one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country. Not at all hidden.

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Anonymous wrote:DD liked Muhlenberg so much that she dropped Brandeis and BC. Nice when your kid likes a safety better than targets. Very welcoming campus. Seems like great faculty, personal attention and actively tries to help students upon graduation w/ alumni networks and school affiliations. Some nice historic buildings on campus. Gorgeous dining hall. New green science building being built. Also, voted best food in PA!

The food is so bad. We visited this summer and the visit included lunch. Made me concerned about the other PA schools if it was rated best. I know people love the school but we were not impressed (apart from food I mean).

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Claremont McKenna. Super underrated here, but top notch academics, great quality of life, internships/opportunities abound, alumni network + top outcomes.

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St Olaf

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Anonymous wrote:St Olaf

+1

And Wooster

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Why are people only posting LACs?

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In the DMV, Macalaster doesn’t get the respect it should, given it’s ranking.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD liked Muhlenberg so much that she dropped Brandeis and BC. Nice when your kid likes a safety better than targets. Very welcoming campus. Seems like great faculty, personal attention and actively tries to help students upon graduation w/ alumni networks and school affiliations. Some nice historic buildings on campus. Gorgeous dining hall. New green science building being built. Also, voted best food in PA!

The food is so bad. We visited this summer and the visit included lunch. Made me concerned about the other PA schools if it was rated best. I know people love the school but we were not impressed (apart from food I mean).

Very strange. We toured this summer too, but food was not a part of it due to covid restrictions. Our tour guide also raved about the food. I went to a PA college that had excellent food, so it must be good overall. Maybe something was changed up for covid or, could you be thinking of a different school?