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[quote=Anonymous]I actually have a lot to say about Conn. One of the loveliest women I know attended, and my child was very interested in NESCACs, so we visited campus (pre-Covid). Lots of benefits: location is very nice--on the water, not as remote as many of the NESCACs, easy to commute to DC on Amtrak. Beautiful stone buildings with a big green. Merit aid offered, unique for small relatively selective liberal arts schools in New England. We visited approximately 10 colleges, and it was the only college that offered the opportunity for prospective students to connect with professors. They had a lunch with tables organized by discipline, and my DC had a great conversation with an English professor who we later realized is relatively well known in her field. Negatives: we had a really bad experience with a tour guide who said something to a Latina student on our tour that made us uncomfortable,  and we got involved as this young student was on her own without a parent to "defend" her. I know it could have just been one "bad apple" tour guide but it is hard to get over something like that, especially in an environment that feels white and rich. The school in some ways felt like a boarding school; it would be a great fit for someone who might not be fully ready for the transition from high school to college, but also doesn't want to take a gap year. The school doesn't do an effective job of communicating its "Connections" program, the program I think PP is referring to. I think it is a great choice for someone looking at small liberal arts, might not be at the top of their class, and eager for merit aid. Check it out![/quote]

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