College recommendations for socially anxious kid

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rice would be a good fit.

Op said money was a factor

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Anonymous wrote:My very high stats child is searching for schools that will fit their personality -- quiet, introverted, not social, not into big sports or frat life but also not into the arts, theater or music. Cost is a relative issue so in state is better. VA. Looking for small class sizes and quiet campus life. Does such a school exist?

W&M?

We will need to visit but our impression was W&M leaned towards being bro-y.

No. It does not. Definitely put on the list.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My very high stats child is searching for schools that will fit their personality -- quiet, introverted, not social, not into big sports or frat life but also not into the arts, theater or music. Cost is a relative issue so in state is better. VA. Looking for small class sizes and quiet campus life. Does such a school exist?

W&M?

We will need to visit but our impression was W&M leaned towards being bro-y.

Are you thinking of W&L? W&M not bro-y at all!

[Anonymous]

I would consider schools with residential honors colleges. Also out of state honors for high stats child may be same price as in state.

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Anonymous wrote:My very high stats child is searching for schools that will fit their personality -- quiet, introverted, not social, not into big sports or frat life but also not into the arts, theater or music. Cost is a relative issue so in state is better. VA. Looking for small class sizes and quiet campus life. Does such a school exist?

W&M?

We will need to visit but our impression was W&M leaned towards being bro-y.

Visit. It is filled with kids like yours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have social anxiety and went to a large state school. Absolutely loved being pretty much anonymous in big lecture halls and made a lot of friends. Don’t limit their choices just because of anxiety.

My relative has pretty severe social anxiety and is really enjoying her time at a big state school with great academics but also known for its love of sports. She has one extracurricular activity that is often done by people who are a little socially awkward and she is in a niche major that is populated by people who tend to be quirky. So I think she has her people. I think it’s hard to know because sometimes at a small school, it can feel like everyone is part of one crowd, whereas at a big school at least it’s clear that not everyone is at “that” party. Same way that awkward kids can sometimes be happier at a big public versus a small private. But I do think it depends a lot on their intended major (and whether there’s a natural community in that major) and activities.

[Anonymous]

Mary Washington. Maybe Christopher Newport.

If you're going to restrict him to VA, it isn't hard to apply to them all - practically all.

[Anonymous]

Check out Colleges that Change Lives.

They seem to specialize in supportive communities, with very hands on faculty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out Colleges that Change Lives.

They seem to specialize in supportive communities, with very hands on faculty.

+1
https://ctcl.org/

[Anonymous]

UMBC Honors College. They have a quiet lifestyle option in the dorm that may be a good fit.

She may qualify for merit aid.

My high stats introvert DD put it in her list after a tour.

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Anonymous wrote:My very high stats child is searching for schools that will fit their personality -- quiet, introverted, not social, not into big sports or frat life but also not into the arts, theater or music. Cost is a relative issue so in state is better. VA. Looking for small class sizes and quiet campus life. Does such a school exist?

W&M?

We will need to visit but our impression was W&M leaned towards being bro-y.

It’s… 58% women!

[Anonymous]

I don’t get the sense that it’s bro-y, but William and Mary kids seemed to enjoy being social.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My very high stats child is searching for schools that will fit their personality -- quiet, introverted, not social, not into big sports or frat life but also not into the arts, theater or music. Cost is a relative issue so in state is better. VA. Looking for small class sizes and quiet campus life. Does such a school exist?

Some of the mid-tier liberal arts colleges are known for giving a lot of aid.
Wooster, Hobart William-Smith, Macalester

Also at some schools it is relatively easy to get a single. Some of these schools will give you a pre-read for merit so you have a better sense of realistically what cost of attendance will be.

[Anonymous]

My DS who sounds like your son is enjoying George Mason. He lives on campus and spends most of his time there, but is close enough to come home for a good meal or get an overnight away from the dorm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Harvey Mudd… an entire college of studious high stats introverts!

Yea, but a bit of a lottery to get accepted.