What’s another college most like Brown, Yale, Rice, Amherst and Pomona?

[Anonymous]

William & Mary

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Anonymous wrote:These are the colleges my DD likes most, looking for more alternatives. Chemistry major. High scores and top grade but no hook unless you count coming from a well-regarded private and full pay.

Wash. U. My guess is that the University of Rochester is similar, although I’ve never seen it.

[Anonymous]

What about Wesleyan women’s college?

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Has she considered Howard University?

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Vassar, Bowdoin

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You are describing Swarthmore. My studious sophomore is studying math and music there. Great friend group. Lots of studying and also plenty of time for Philly trips and other fun.

[Anonymous]

I went to Rice. Based on the experience of my friends/peers, I would suggest Notre Dame, Davidson, and UVA. Maybe also Northwestern. They don't MATCH what your kid loves about her favorite schools, but they rhyme.

[Anonymous]

Vassar if the open curriculum is a big part of the appeal of Brown and Amherst.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on what she likes about those schools.

Op: she likes the highly intellectual environment, emphasis on learning not pre-professional, strong in both science and English, collaborative culture, beautiful campus, not big party schools but also jot where fun goes to die, and well suited for nerds. DC is a huge nerd who genuinely loves learning, enjoys homework, love doing projects.

With respect to academics, a student with these interests might do very well at Hamilton.

For a social atmosphere similar to that of Brown, look into Wesleyan.

Vassar also may appeal to this student.

[Anonymous]

Oberlin, the Seven Sisters colleges

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on what she likes about those schools.

Op: she likes the highly intellectual environment, emphasis on learning not pre-professional, strong in both science and English, collaborative culture, beautiful campus, not big party schools but also jot where fun goes to die, and well suited for nerds. DC is a huge nerd who genuinely loves learning, enjoys homework, love doing projects.

With respect to academics, a student with these interests might do very well at Hamilton.

For a social atmosphere similar to that of Brown, look into Wesleyan.

Vassar also may appeal to this student.

I don’t get why people say UChicago is where fun goes to die. I went there. Good neighborhood. Great access to downtown, only 10 minutes away. And walking distance to lake. Highly intellectual and global vibe. There is lots to do if you like culture, shopping, sports.

Had an amazing time there. Definitely not homogenous environment. NYC vibe.

[Anonymous]

With respect to your daughter's interest in chemistry, perhaps consider colleges appreciated by their students for their science facilities, such as those in this Princeton Review site (in which Rice appears):

Best Colleges for Science Lab Facilities | The Princeton Review https://share.google/ZVFpWchADH3q0jv5Z

[Anonymous]

Emory, Tufts, WashU, UChicago, Wellesley, Williams, Swarthmore, CMU if techy

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on what she likes about those schools.

Op: she likes the highly intellectual environment, emphasis on learning not pre-professional, strong in both science and English, collaborative culture, beautiful campus, not big party schools but also jot where fun goes to die, and well suited for nerds. DC is a huge nerd who genuinely loves learning, enjoys homework, love doing projects.

With respect to academics, a student with these interests might do very well at Hamilton.

For a social atmosphere similar to that of Brown, look into Wesleyan.

Vassar also may appeal to this student.

I don’t get why people say UChicago is where fun goes to die. I went there. Good neighborhood. Great access to downtown, only 10 minutes away. And walking distance to lake. Highly intellectual and global vibe. There is lots to do if you like culture, shopping, sports.

Had an amazing time there. Definitely not homogenous environment. NYC vibe.

If OP's kid wants an open curricula or loose reqs, Chicago is the worst possible choice. it's almost 2 years straight of nothing but core requirements.

[Anonymous]

U of Edinburgh