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[quote=Anonymous]There are a lot of very good Christian colleges in the U.S. I'm a happy graduate of a small one myself (Messiah College in PA), and went on to a top law school and an interesting, and satisfying, career. I'd try to think of this search as most any other college search - does the school have the major(s) your daughter is interested in? Do they offer interesting other programs (e.g. study abroad, internships, service opportunities, etc.)? Does she prefer small or medium-large both for classes and for overall student body? Looking for fits on those fronts might help with this decision, because I think there's really a huge variety of experiences available at Christian colleges these days. When you narrow on those criteria, then focus on some other important aspects of fit (student body diversity, theology, etc.), because I really do think she'll find a community at many of these schools.

For me, the best aspect of my college was finding a professor who mentored me the whole way through, helping me get my first job, and remaining a friend and trusted advisor well into adult-hood. I could have found that at lots of places, I'm sure, but I was glad to find it in a religious community that was meaningful for me, but also let me challenge my own faith and the teachings my professors presented in an intellectually honest way. Even though I'm sure the name of my alma mater has raised some eyebrows over the years (though no one I've ever met has been rude enough to say so), I have had fabulous opportunities at every stage (internships, jobs, grad school opportunities, etc.), and I've never viewed it as a bar to meeting my own professional goals.

Good luck to you and your daughter on your search![/quote]

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