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[quote=Anonymous]The Fiske Guide has been a good starting point for our kids -- one college grad, a current college student and a HS junior.  We have found it to be pretty accurate in describing the campus vibe, albeit with a positive spin (e.g., the ubiquitous "students at Rah-Rah U work hard and play hard").  If you read carefully, though, you'll see differences among schools that will appeal to your DC or not.

For example, take a look at the entries for Wm & Mary and Sewanee, both relatively small Southern schools with a strong sense of tradition. Wm & Mary is more selective, yes, with higher average test scores, but the differences between the schools go beyond this and suggest that Sewanee might not be a great safety for a kid who doesn't want a big party scene.  Contrast "Wm & Mary isn't known as a social school, but there's always something to do on campus." v. "Sewanee students know how to have a good time.  The majority go out on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights."

I'm not knocking Sewanee here, nor am I endorsing Wm & Mary -- these are both fine schools, but might not appeal to the same type of kid.  Again, Fiske is just one source, but if you start there, you can make a list of schools to explore further by checking out websites, going on visits and reaching out to current students and recent grads whom you might know.               [/quote]

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