Thoughts on this college list - SLAC with supportive community and mellow vibe

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looks like a good list. Maybe add a safety or two -- Muhlenberg? Juniata? SMCM?

This boy has a 35 ACT. I think Juniata and Muhlenberg are not an academic match. He can aim higher for a safety.

[Anonymous]

I know this isn’t a SLAC, but have a large school (UMD) on the list. Focusing on his academics (35 ACT) and vibe (supportive and mellow), I would encourage you to visit Tulane. It sounds like it could be a match. My smart kid really wanted a friendly, cooperative academic experience and loved the vibe as soon as she toured.

[Anonymous]

My DC is a recent Kenyon graduate and I'd definitely describe the school vibe as "mellow and supportive". I don't think I'm in a position to advise you on your DC's chances -- and I'm not even sure that's what you're looking for -- but do want to encourage you and your DC to focus on Kenyon and similar schools. My DC had a great experience there with excellent teaching, good friends and so much growth in intellectual curiosity, maturity and empathy for others. She has a great job now in the field of her choice and she is grateful for her time at Kenyon.

[Anonymous]

The acceptance rate is below 20% but I’m surprised no one has mentioned Denison. It’s a very collaborative school and is similar to a lot of these others listed.

[Anonymous]

I would keep F&M, Union, Lafayette, and UMD, Kenyon. Add Dickinson. I think Bucknell and Lehigh are the WRONG fit, and I can't really comment on the others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The acceptance rate is below 20% but I’m surprised no one has mentioned Denison. It’s a very collaborative school and is similar to a lot of these others listed.

+1

My DC (1600 SAT) had a wonderful experience at Denison.

[Anonymous]

Would EDing as a boy make Denison a safety for OP’s kid?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kid has 4.2 and 35 ACT. Very limited ECs. Looking for SLAC with supportive community and mellow vibe.

Bard
Vassar
Union
Franklin and Marshall
Kenyon
Bucknell
Lafayette
Lehigh
Haverford
UMD (as a local option)

Is this a varied enough list?

Interests?

[Anonymous]

Second Davidson! Very supportive environment with a mellow, friendly vibe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wooster as a safety?

I was coming here to say just this

[Anonymous]

Several LACs on this list of schools with friendliest students (per student surveys)…

https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=friendliest-students

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I would keep F&M, Union, Lafayette, and UMD, Kenyon. Add Dickinson. I think Bucknell and Lehigh are the WRONG fit, and I can't really comment on the others.

F&M and Lafeyette are very similar to Bucknell and Lehigh.

[Anonymous]

Not sure you’re getting great advice here. Being male is a major advantage to getting into SLACs. Important to ED. Ed 1 to haverford or vassar and ed2 to Kenyon or bates. He will get into one of those schools with Ed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure you’re getting great advice here. Being male is a major advantage to getting into SLACs. Important to ED. Ed 1 to haverford or vassar and ed2 to Kenyon or bates. He will get into one of those schools with Ed.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looks like a good list. Maybe add a safety or two -- Muhlenberg? Juniata? SMCM?

This boy has a 35 ACT. I think Juniata and Muhlenberg are not an academic match. He can aim higher for a safety.

Which is why I called them safeties.
Muhlenberg as a safety. We were very impressed with campus, academics and honors programs. Would have considered Juniata, but major wasn't offered. Her high stats friend applied to SMCM. You need to outmatch your safety academically in order for it to be a safety.