Help finding a school to fit this girl

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks so much.
She's politically liberal but she's not artsy or "alternative" (as we would say back in my day.)

She's a very mainstream and I would say preppy kid by interests and vibe but really wants a diverse college. Just a regular mix of kids from different races, cultures, orientations, walks of life, interests which seems to be a little hard to find outside of state schools.

So this suggests that the LGBTQ concerns of others here are overblown. Nearly all diverse smaller privates are LGBTQ friendly. It comes with the territory, which makes sense because the kids who want a diverse setting care a lot less about this than some parents.

Brown is 40% LGBTQ. Not overblown.

For the millionth time on here, that poll was conducted outside of one dining hall and was voluntary participation. Some answered questions in jest. Brown is definitely LGBTQ friendly, but it is not 40%. It’s not that different than any other elite school in make-up, the top schools are extremely similar in student body.

You can’t want a diverse school if you are freaked out by LGBTQ students and how they might act on campus.

Yes agree

[Anonymous]

Richmond. My kid is similar and loves it. My next kid is going to w&m in the fall with similar vibe. Kid 1 also liked Davidson a lot and had a hard timing choosing. But loves UR.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Richmond. My kid is similar and loves it. My next kid is going to w&m in the fall with similar vibe. Kid 1 also liked Davidson a lot and had a hard timing choosing. But loves UR.

Could you be more specific other than just loves UR? What about Richmond that attracts your kid?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks so much.
She's politically liberal but she's not artsy or "alternative" (as we would say back in my day.)

She's a very mainstream and I would say preppy kid by interests and vibe but really wants a diverse college. Just a regular mix of kids from different races, cultures, orientations, walks of life, interests which seems to be a little hard to find outside of state schools.

So this suggests that the LGBTQ concerns of others here are overblown. Nearly all diverse smaller privates are LGBTQ friendly. It comes with the territory, which makes sense because the kids who want a diverse setting care a lot less about this than some parents.

Brown is 40% LGBTQ. Not overblown.

For the millionth time on here, that poll was conducted outside of one dining hall and was voluntary participation. Some answered questions in jest. Brown is definitely LGBTQ friendly, but it is not 40%. It’s not that different than any other elite school in make-up, the top schools are extremely similar in student body.

DP. What puts me off about some of these schools with extremely high LGBTQ self reporting is that most of those are females who identify as “nonbinary” and it’s basically a bogus thing most of them will grow out of at some point, especially once the enter the real world and experience real sexism and misogyny because they are female, regardless of how they identify.
It’s hard for me to take someone seriously when they believe in something so fake.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How much is Davidson paying you moms to boost them everywhere? I seriously don't understand what's so special about it.

It’s not considered a very academic place. Fit for some demographics.

Is there a school more academic than Davidson in North Carolina?

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Anonymous wrote:How much is Davidson paying you moms to boost them everywhere? I seriously don't understand what's so special about it.

It’s not considered a very academic place. Fit for some demographics.

Is there a school more academic than Davidson in North Carolina?

Duke

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks so much.
She's politically liberal but she's not artsy or "alternative" (as we would say back in my day.)

She's a very mainstream and I would say preppy kid by interests and vibe but really wants a diverse college. Just a regular mix of kids from different races, cultures, orientations, walks of life, interests which seems to be a little hard to find outside of state schools.

So this suggests that the LGBTQ concerns of others here are overblown. Nearly all diverse smaller privates are LGBTQ friendly. It comes with the territory, which makes sense because the kids who want a diverse setting care a lot less about this than some parents.

Brown is 40% LGBTQ. Not overblown.

For the millionth time on here, that poll was conducted outside of one dining hall and was voluntary participation. Some answered questions in jest. Brown is definitely LGBTQ friendly, but it is not 40%. It’s not that different than any other elite school in make-up, the top schools are extremely similar in student body.

DP. What puts me off about some of these schools with extremely high LGBTQ self reporting is that most of those are females who identify as “nonbinary” and it’s basically a bogus thing most of them will grow out of at some point, especially once the enter the real world and experience real sexism and misogyny because they are female, regardless of how they identify.
It’s hard for me to take someone seriously when they believe in something so fake.

It isn’t just Brown, this is just the generational trend going on. It seems like every college has a very high percentage of kids that identify as something other than straight. High schools and middle school too for that matter. It’s the new normal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think W&M is a great suggestion! Maybe also somewhere like Skidmore since she’s interested in smaller liberal arts colleges.

WM is the first school that came to mind for me too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Richmond. My kid is similar and loves it. My next kid is going to w&m in the fall with similar vibe. Kid 1 also liked Davidson a lot and had a hard timing choosing. But loves UR.

Could you be more specific other than just loves UR? What about Richmond that attracts your kid?

Sure! He participated in the endeavor program which pairs you with a cohort and advisor to hit the ground running from day 1. Met amazing friends immediately. So many opportunities available due to the large endowment. Joined a club sport, has traveled as part of his programs (out of state and out of the country), loves his classes and professors, enjoys the city of Richmond, likes D1 sports (top 10 lax program and fun basketball), lots of ways to get involved, great food, gorgeous campus, diversity and open minded general vibe. We are very happy he has found his place and is thriving.