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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, regardless of grades and scores, I think your DD can find a college where students value the sorts of thing your DD does. You just have to spend some time looking for particular qualities, and not just at the most elite schools.

One resource I found helpful was reading reviews of individual schools at Unigo.com. Even if there are just a few reviews, I feel that I can get a decent feel for the school.

For example, I looked at the same question for two different schools often recommended on DCUM: "Are there intellectual conversations?" (listed under "Campus Topics"). At School A, 8% of respondents said "we save it for the classroom," and 34% said "Sometimes, but not often," so 42% total for those two lower categories. At School B, no students said "we save it for the classroom," and only 8% said "Sometimes, but not often." In contrast, 76% said "There's usually intelligent conversation to be found." and 16% said "All the time, including weekends." So students at School B seem much more engaged intellectually outside of classes.

Looking further at the stats, I see that School A is "more selective" (42% accepted) while School B is "selective," (74% accepted). Your DD might have a better shot at School B, AND it might be a better fit if she's looking for peers interested in intellectual discussions outside of class.

Yes, the surveys only include some students, so use due diligence. But I think reading about schools--of all selectivity levels--can help you and your DD identify schools where she can find "her people" and be challenged intellectually.[/quote]

OR... what school B students count as intellectual conversations isn’t on the same plane as what students from school A consider to be intellectual conversations... 
See, completely meaningless, PP. don’t waste your time.
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Do you not accept that different schools are different? School A: 46% say Greek life is "everything," while School B has no Greek life. Still indistinguishable to you?[/quote]

No, I’m saying school A could still be way more intellectual than school B, based on your description.

Sigh.

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Let me make this simpler so you understand- School A: 95% say Engineering is a top priority.  School B: 11% say Engineering is top priority. Which school do you think is better with Engineering?  I’ll wait. [/quote]

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