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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We looked at a few of them and DD goes to one (Juniata) There is definitely a big range of school experiences there but their commonalities are small schools with nurturing environments and easy admit for a B student.

I'm sure someone will pop up soon to denounce it as just a marketing thing. But what college list isn't a marketing thing. I found reading the book helpful early in DD's search to understand some of the benefits of a small college (I went to a big state U). Not all DD's list was from that but I'd say most of her list were similar to those.

As with any small college, you should do you due diligence re their sustainability. Lots of variation in this list on that. And there are lots of colleges that are similar to these that aren't on the list. [/quote]

Is Juniata for 'B' students??[/quote]

It has a 78% acceptance rate and median SAT is 1170. So, I'd think, yes, they would be happy to have a B student, although you might not get the merit $ to make it a contender. FWIW, DD had a mix of As and Bs, with a good number of APs but a lighter schedule that a lot of classmates at a very competitive NoVA HS. Ended up with just barely a weighted 4.0. Merit $ made it similar in cost to our in-state options.[/quote]

Our oldest (A student) was accepted with an award that made it a strong contender. I was quite impressed with Juniata. Their museum and museum program and the environmental studies program both struck me as strong.

Kid wanted a bigger school in the end.

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Even though I just wrote above why MY child didn’t choose Randolph (not a CTCL, but in a consortium with Lynchburg), they are pretty well known for their museum program. One of my sorority sisters has a neighbor from FL that has a child there for that program.

I think that CTCL and schools like them appeal to certain types of students. They aren’t for everyone, but they are definitely appealing as places for a more personalized education and c more engagement with faculty and staff. [/quote]

Interesting. What is the city of Lynchburg like?[/quote]

My child is there and the town is really great, actually. It's beautiful. The downtown area has great restaurants, bars, shops right on the river. Lots of the old mills and factories have been converted to lofts and condos overlooking the river. Lots of outdoorsy things to do (hiking, SUP, kayaking). The downtown has a liberal, quirky vibe and even had a No King's Protest. I was worried about it being too religious or MAGA with Liberty there but it really isn't. I'd say more conservative/religious overall, for sure, but Lynchburg also has a lot of international students and is expanding its reach outside central VA so that is being diluted.

There's an art scene, history scene, a minor league baseball team, and lots of other things to do, as well.

I was sort of nervous when my DC started looking there but after visiting I had no issues. I'm a believer. And when anyone scorns going there I kind of chuckle b/c they are missing out, imo.[/quote]

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