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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oof, that out of pocket for Haverford would be brutal.  I think it's better than the other two, but THAT much better? No. Unless she has her heart set on it, which it sounds like she does not, I'd take it off the table.

Of the other two, I went to a different SLAC in Wisconsin and am familiar with both of them; I know several graduates from each.  I would pick St. Olaf -- better (ish) location --  it's relatively close to a major international airport, at least compared to Appleton.  Does she have any interest in or experience with music? St. Olaf has a strong music program, so that might be worth considering too.

They're similar, and both good schools. Congratulations to her![/quote]

Yes, she loved Haverford but lucky for us, she loved Lawrence and St. Olaf equally. [b]I guess I was just wondering, on the academic side of things, if there is a benefit to Haverford that Lawrence and St. Olaf could not provide.
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She is very musical/theatrical but will not pursue them as an academic subject, though she'd like to stay involved in them.[/quote]
It's an easier path to an I-bank or top-flight econ or management consultancy if she wants to do that for a couple of years between college and grad school. But as far as research opportunities? No. Peer group? Not significantly.[/quote]

She's definitely not interested in Wall Street/banking/management consultancy/etc. - she'd be more interested in the public policy route (also considering a political science major or minor). She also would like to join the Peace Corps before going to grad school. [/quote]

isn't she supposed to get a scholarship for a graduate program? i mean do people actually pay to get phds?[/quote]

I had a full scholarship for my social science PhD and still took out some loans.  13K a year doesn't get you very far.[/quote]

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