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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oberlin[/quote]

Not true based on what I could find.  There were years in the 90's that it was over 60% admitted and now it's pretty consistent in the 20s or 30s.  [/quote]

Oberlin is also one of the self-selecting schools.  It's not just for bookworms.  Because of its Conservatory, Oberlin tends to attract artistic kids.  It's one thing to study 24/7, cram through prep schools, and have high stats.  It's high stats plus artistic accomplishments.  [/quote]

It certainly is self selective now that it has a reputation as a Snowflake Academy.[/quote]

There are many insults that say more about the deliverer than the intended.  Any using the word "snowflake" qualifies.[/quote]

Totally agree about the insult thing.  I have a child at Oberlin who would never be mistaken for a "snowflake" and her peers are similarly driven and impressive.  Lots of Oberlin students have a more creative bent and a laid back/friendly attitude but they aren't "snowflakes".  Also there are so many unique things about Oberlin including the ExCo program and Co-op living where the students take on a ton of responsibility.  My daughter is teaching an Exco class this year with a friend and many of her other friends are helping run co-op dining which includes meal planning, prep and cooking for all meals.   There is no pay for teaching an Exco but lots of students do it because they're passionate about a subject.  And the co-op students are very committed to that process even though it would be easier to just swipe a meal card as most other college students do.

As an earlier poster pointed out, it's self-selecting and those who enjoy the community are really happy to be there and they work hard to sustain it.[/quote]

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