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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Grinnell is frickin loaded. They support kids with a lot of opportunities during their 4 years.[/quote]

Sure, but all that money can’t change the location. Our DC visited and concluded, despite our efforts, it would be depressing to go there based on the tiny town, isolated location, difficulty with flights (so fewer friends would visit and easier to get stuck in a random connecting airport during a storm, which almost happened during visit), Trump signs on the drive in, multiple gun shops in town (stands out more when there’s so little else), and small/boring (in their view) campus. The academics are, however, first rate, and they are known for their merit aid. Facilities are very good. An alum we know was very positive on their experience from decades ago. Would recommend visiting if possible cause not everyone will react the same way.  Some athletes might prefer schools with shorter commutes for league games, as only one other school is in the same state. Did not visit Oberlin or Kenyon. [/quote]
To each their own. Hamilton, NY and Lewiston/Brunswick/Waterville are not exactly metropolises. [/quote]

lewiston is the meth capital of the world [/quote]

Hamilton is actually in Clinton NY - Colgate is in Hamilton, NY.  In any of these places you will have 2k-3k kids your age to hang out with and will find things to do, i think its more about what appeals to your child and where they can feel like they can grow and study what they want.  Unless they want to be in a big city which is a different vibe all together.  A huge portion of the kids at Oberlin are from the NE or CA so it doesn't really have a mid-west feel in the student body[/quote]

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