Less popular Hidden Gems

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Anonymous wrote:KU must be the most underrated flagship. Any decent student can get in, get at least a solid education, and have a fantastic experience in a first-rate college town--all without paying through the nose for it.

Love University of Kansas and Lawrence.

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Anonymous wrote:St. Mary's College of Maryland

Great campus, right on the water. It's gorgeous. Plus, it's an honors college and attracts studious types. If your kid is into sailing or rowing, it must be on their list. Cheap in-state tuition, plus a high acceptance rate (70s).

The only downside is that it's remote. It's near nothing. Like, not even a pharmacy or grocery store. The nearest pharmacy is 7-8 miles away. There is no town around the school, nor restaurants or even a bar.

I think the location is what dissuades so many from applying.

I went there. That's actually part of the draw for a lot of people I think.

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Anonymous wrote:Lewis & Clark, Macalester, Grinnell, Reed - all great SLACs. They have different vibes for sure. But overall, these are terrific schools that - generally speaking - attract fewer DMV applicants than some similar schools in the Northeast.

We were very impressed by Grinnell.

DC concerned about rural location, though the little village next to it seems pretty good - I've seen a lot more rural. What did you like?

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Anonymous wrote:We also toured Muhlenberg this summer on the special Student’s day that included lunch. Food was quite horrible, tour guide was not impressive. Also didn’t like Allentown . It came off the list.

I wonder if we were there the same day?

Probably since you are likely the same person.

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

Not a hidden gem. It’s a very elite college. You people know nothing!

It is not well-known at all. Even in SoCal, it's not known.

Yes it is.

No it's not

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Stevens Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology

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Anonymous wrote:Lewis & Clark, Macalester, Grinnell, Reed - all great SLACs. They have different vibes for sure. But overall, these are terrific schools that - generally speaking - attract fewer DMV applicants than some similar schools in the Northeast.

We were very impressed by Grinnell.

DC concerned about rural location, though the little village next to it seems pretty good - I've seen a lot more rural. What did you like?

Nice campus, open curriculum but with emphasis on advising, career services, intellectual, wants all students to be comfortable, small and interesting classes, emphasis on community.

The town is adjacent to campus so very accessible to students. There are a few restaurants, a market, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:We also toured Muhlenberg this summer on the special Student’s day that included lunch. Food was quite horrible, tour guide was not impressive. Also didn’t like Allentown . It came off the list.

I wonder if we were there the same day?

Probably since you are likely the same person.

We are not the same person. Ask Jeff if you want.

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Anonymous wrote:Lewis & Clark, Macalester, Grinnell, Reed - all great SLACs. They have different vibes for sure. But overall, these are terrific schools that - generally speaking - attract fewer DMV applicants than some similar schools in the Northeast.

We were very impressed by Grinnell.

DC concerned about rural location, though the little village next to it seems pretty good - I've seen a lot more rural. What did you like?

Nice campus, open curriculum but with emphasis on advising, career services, intellectual, wants all students to be comfortable, small and interesting classes, emphasis on community.

The town is adjacent to campus so very accessible to students. There are a few restaurants, a market, etc.

First PP here - all of the above plus the significant international population of the school and the massive endowment (which means good professors and lots of enrichment opportunities.) It's on par with top SLACs but far less demand from the DMV so the odds are better than the more predictable New England schools.

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Anonymous wrote:Stevens Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology

I love Stevens! I used to live in Hoboken. I think it's a great little school with so many internship opportunities. And you can't beat the views.

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Anonymous wrote:Lewis & Clark, Macalester, Grinnell, Reed - all great SLACs. They have different vibes for sure. But overall, these are terrific schools that - generally speaking - attract fewer DMV applicants than some similar schools in the Northeast.

We were very impressed by Grinnell.

DC concerned about rural location, though the little village next to it seems pretty good - I've seen a lot more rural. What did you like?

Nice campus, open curriculum but with emphasis on advising, career services, intellectual, wants all students to be comfortable, small and interesting classes, emphasis on community.

The town is adjacent to campus so very accessible to students. There are a few restaurants, a market, etc.

First PP here - all of the above plus the significant international population of the school and the massive endowment (which means good professors and lots of enrichment opportunities.) It's on par with top SLACs but far less demand from the DMV so the odds are better than the more predictable New England schools.

It's also the highest ranked SLAC that gives significant merit aid.

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Loyola Chicago

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Anonymous wrote:Loyola Chicago

My DC was accepted there but we don't know a lot about it and have never been to Chicago. What do you like about it?

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Anonymous wrote:Lewis & Clark, Macalester, Grinnell, Reed - all great SLACs. They have different vibes for sure. But overall, these are terrific schools that - generally speaking - attract fewer DMV applicants than some similar schools in the Northeast.

We were very impressed by Grinnell.

DC concerned about rural location, though the little village next to it seems pretty good - I've seen a lot more rural. What did you like?

Nice campus, open curriculum but with emphasis on advising, career services, intellectual, wants all students to be comfortable, small and interesting classes, emphasis on community.

The town is adjacent to campus so very accessible to students. There are a few restaurants, a market, etc.

My DS is starting in the fall and we will be paying 25k less/year than if he had gone to the NESCAC that I attended.

First PP here - all of the above plus the significant international population of the school and the massive endowment (which means good professors and lots of enrichment opportunities.) It's on par with top SLACs but far less demand from the DMV so the odds are better than the more predictable New England schools.

It's also the highest ranked SLAC that gives significant merit aid.

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Berry College

Huge campus with smaller enrollment = lots of nature
Very strong campus community
Great student work program
Emphasis on service - the students really embrace the idea of education for the “head, heart, and hands”