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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some of the differences have to do with distinct distribution requirements. Depending on the student's interests and strengths, this might be a factor to consider. From my research so far: Amherst is the only open curriculum WASP school. Swarthmore requires three courses in each of the three academic divisions, with 20 credits outside of the major department. Williams is also three in three. Pomona has substantial distribution requirements too, if I recall correctly. If Bowdoin is also under consideration, it's one in each of its five areas (one of which is DEI).

Swarthmore's Honors program is distinct (and impressive), though students can write senior capstones at any SLAC. Some require, some don't.

OP, if you look up major numbers for each school, you'll have a good sense of the dominant majors. This will give you at least some sense of the academic culture of the school, eg which have the more robust humanities programs.

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Yes, I encouraged DC to think about distribution requirements. Some are definitely more onerous than others.[/quote]

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