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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you apply to schools who have trouble with diversity, they will probably value your child's application more. My Asian child got wined and dined by many SLAC's because they want to keep their minority numbers up. (Like they offered to fly her to campus for Admitted students day, sponsored special "identity" dinners with the dean the night before, etc).[/quote]

wow![/quote]

This is not unique to Asian American students. They do similar events for African American, Latino, and first-generation students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. These schools do seem to be trying to diversify their student bodies.

I wonder whether the fact that so many are in rural or semi-rural locations hurts as well. For example, the community surrounding Kenyon is really conservative - my (white) son and I toured and saw 3 confederate flags in front of homes within 5 miles of campus. It was jarring, to say the least (and yes, not all rural people are racists...) but if you look at the Trump vote percentages in the areas surrounding Denison, Kenyon, Wooster, OWU, for example, it is stark.[/quote]

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