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[quote=Anonymous]Here is my two cents worth for students and parents alike to consider. First off, don't put too much weight on so called rankings. They are not always comparing apples to apples. For example, why is a research institute being compared to a true LAC? They say that Kenyon has 20% of its students from the top 1% of the wealthiest families. Everyone seems to harp about the benefits of the network of connections students make from different schools and this is weighted in some of the rankings websites. Yet Kenyon is knocked down in the rankings for its lack of economic diversity among students?? This kind of seems counter intuitive. I guess they want a solid network of connections... as long as they are not well off.

If you are looking for a top notch undergrad school, then Kenyon is a good choice. As are many LAC's. Let's not forget that both Harvard and Yale are LAC's... but the biggest difference is that while attending a school such as Kenyon, your instructors will be just that, "instructors/teachers"... while if you go to a top Ivy, then many of your classes may be taught by TA's, while the instructor is off doing research.

The people who really matter when it comes to name recognition are those in the admissions department at grad schools... and those in the HR department of great companies... I assure you, they know Kenyon.

Each LAC has a very unique vibe.. and the student should definitely experience a school overnight before making any decision. It was astonishing to me/us how varied they were.. and we toured many, and were on the campus of many more. My child is an athlete who had two criteria for a school. They did not want to play D1 because they wanted the full college experience and secondly, they wanted to be in a collaborative and welcoming environment. Kenyon has both. I will say that my child graduated from one of the best boarding schools and had experienced first hand the challenges of an ultra competitive school environment. I don't think everyone truly understands just how competitive and pressure packed some of these schools are... and not in an enjoyable way. Learning and the college experience should be fun as well as challenging!!

Also, on a side note in case you are an athlete... look closely at your conference... Kenyon athletes are almost always home in their own beds after games/events because they do not have to endure 4-8hr bus rides to get to games. This is a huge benefit believe it or not. It really helps them have a student life. Top rate LAC's do exist outside of the northeast believe it or not.

The athletic facilities at Kenyon are among the best in the nation and the new library is incredible. New dorms on the way thanks to a $100 millions donation. They also offer excellent merit and need based aid.     [/quote]

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