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[quote=Anonymous]I posted earlier about my own DD's success. But I'm going to offer some additional advice to OP: Put aside the rankings and external prestige considerations and try to figure out what kind of school is best for your DD. I say this because I get the sense that the advice here is to focus getting into the most prestigious school rather than the one that is best for your kid.

For example, for some reason Cornell keeps getting mentioned, but it's unclear why. OP has said that his DD is an liberal arts type who likes art but is likely to major in English or History. OP also said that DD is doing a summer program at a SLAC and is interested in applying EDII to Wesleyan. William & Mary was also mentioned. Cornell is a great school and a great fit for many kids, but I don't see why, given the forgoing, it would be suggested in these circumstances.

Obviously its OP's DD's ultimate call. Maybe she would like Cornell. If so, great! But, to me, it sounds like she's more inclined toward a broader liberal arts education. Personally, given the little I know, I think Wes is a great choice, although I'd certainly recommend visiting before applying. I'd also encourage her to explore a number of SLACs, from reaches like Amherst (strong writing, open curriculum) to likelies like Kenyon (strong writing and art), which it sounds like OP is already doing. In terms of universities, I'd think that liberal-artsy, undergraduate-focused universities like Dartmouth (which is like a SLAC-hybrid), Brown (like a bigger version of Wesleyan), and William & Mary (great school) are all great options. FWIW, I think she's got a great shot at Wes in ED. Wes RD is much more unpredictable.

More superfluous advice to OP: I recommend building your DD's list from the ground up. Start by focusing on the schools at which she's a very likely admit, which are probably your public flagship and maybe William & Mary. If she can love one of those schools, it'll make your process so much easier and you'll be less likely to be disappointed. Whereas, if you start with, say, Harvard and Yale, you risk having every other school feel like something like a disappointment or settling-for school. [/quote]

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