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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you both!! She goes to a DC private but not conservative. She tends to be more conservative then most at her school. I was so mad when the counselor said that to her. Like, let her decide!!! She isn't going to like a big party/Greek life SEC school. I'm thinking the counselor assumes certain things because my DD is AA. Odd....[/quote]

Report that counselor! This is MORE than a microaggression. It is overtly racist.[/quote]

What a IDIOT I am. I never even thought that and assumed it was because she is very outgoing and into sports. She made it sound like these schools are full of weird kids who only like to study with no skills. I am not a college grad so I have no clue about liberal arts colleges other than my daughter telling me she likes the size and they are good if you want to study econ. [/quote]

Sorry to go off on a tangent, OP. Is diversity important to your daughter? Many SLACs aren't very diverse Yes, all colleges are on their soapbox right now promoting diversity, but not quite there yet. She can find a small liberal arts school with diversity.

Just clarify with her:

1. Just how small does she envision? Maybe she means a mid sized campus 5,000-9,000 
2. Urban, suburban, rural?
3. Assuming she's not into big, Greek dominated private or publics
4. She's outgoing and into sports, so she wants some kind of social outlet that includes things other than campus only, which can become really boring after a while. That being said, many SLACs can be isolating, not close to a city or much of a college town.
6. What part of the country appeals to her? 
7. Narrow down a list that not only offers her major, but concentrations under the econ umbrella. What does she think she wants to do with an econ degree?

Most importantly, use Niche (scroll down to reviews, choose overall experience from the drop down menu) to get the most current student reviews. Reddit is amazing, and also real time. She can sign up and post questions or just read everything.  DS lived and breathed Reddit during the college process. Students are honest, forthcoming and will answer anything. Diversity, quirkiness, academic rigor, sports, and social life are top discussions. I'd recommend this as the first point of discovery about any school. As far as quirky goes, kids will define their school. Brandeis, Skidmore seem to get a lot of quirky chatter. This is just an example and nothing more. Both good schools for the right person. Same with BC, not very diverse, and many sports/finance bros. Great school for the right person. Lehigh, social life is Greek dominated. [/quote]

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