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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are going to visit St Marys College next week - Maryland's attempt to create a William & Mary equivalent.  But we are having a lot of trouble with this concept.  Our junior wants liberal arts, 2-3000 students.  She can't get into top tier (e.g., Williams).  The options seem to drop off rather quickly.[/quote]

If you've got $$$, what about Rollins in Florida?  It's a great small school but very posh.[/quote]

Isn't that more of a party school for rich kids?  That may be my dated view though.[/quote]

No, your view is pretty acurate.  I suggested it because it's small liberal arts and not as hard to get into as the top tier schools.  I don't know what scene or experience your DD is looking for, but it's not too far of a stretch from some of the wealthy parts of the dc area.  If your DD is looking for more of that small school New England collegiate feel with crunchier kids with wool hats and "causes" than, no, Rollins is not a good fit.

You may get better advice if you could give a little more info about what she is looking for.  Is she conservative, very libral, would she be interested in a city campus or more of a college town?[/quote]

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