Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 19:33     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DS is all in on a liberal arts college. He is applying currently as a Philosophy and Government/Politics major with career plans pending. He's especially into colleges with a good literary/writing community and a chill student vibe (he's not looking for the neurotic grind you see at some other top schools). Top stats at a decent private boarding school. extra points if the campus is pretty!
So far:
Amherst
Pomona
Kenyon (top choice, adored the tour, facilities, and community)
Middlebury
Wesleyan (second top choice)
Haverford
Sewanee
Reed


DS also wanted strong academics but a more laid back vibe. He's going to Middlebury.

Didn't look at most of the others on this list. Did look at Kenyon, didn't like it, but then he's not into lit/writing.

What didn’t he like? Kenyon and Middlebury seem pretty similar unless he’s an Econ bro.


Middlebury is much more prestigious. No one's choosing Kenyon over Midd - if they can get into Midd.

Good thing no one was talking about prestige!
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 19:24     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Union College, NY
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 19:20     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Carleton


+1


Agree on Carleton
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 19:18     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Look into Hamilton for its available public policy program; Washington, D.C. term with associated internships; and notable writing programs.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:46     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DS is all in on a liberal arts college. He is applying currently as a Philosophy and Government/Politics major with career plans pending. He's especially into colleges with a good literary/writing community and a chill student vibe (he's not looking for the neurotic grind you see at some other top schools). Top stats at a decent private boarding school. extra points if the campus is pretty!
So far:
Amherst
Pomona
Kenyon (top choice, adored the tour, facilities, and community)
Middlebury
Wesleyan (second top choice)
Haverford
Sewanee
Reed


DS also wanted strong academics but a more laid back vibe. He's going to Middlebury.

Didn't look at most of the others on this list. Did look at Kenyon, didn't like it, but then he's not into lit/writing.

What didn’t he like? Kenyon and Middlebury seem pretty similar unless he’s an Econ bro.


Middlebury is much more prestigious. No one's choosing Kenyon over Midd - if they can get into Midd.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:46     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DS is all in on a liberal arts college. He is applying currently as a Philosophy and Government/Politics major with career plans pending. He's especially into colleges with a good literary/writing community and a chill student vibe (he's not looking for the neurotic grind you see at some other top schools). Top stats at a decent private boarding school. extra points if the campus is pretty!
So far:
Amherst
Pomona
Kenyon (top choice, adored the tour, facilities, and community)
Middlebury
Wesleyan (second top choice)
Haverford
Sewanee
Reed


DS also wanted strong academics but a more laid back vibe. He's going to Middlebury.

Didn't look at most of the others on this list. Did look at Kenyon, didn't like it, but then he's not into lit/writing.

What didn’t he like? Kenyon and Middlebury seem pretty similar unless he’s an Econ bro.


He's into Econ but definitely not a Bro. Middlebury is in a gorgeous Vermont area with mountains all around, a charming village and its own ski area. Facilities were really really nice. Kenyon had the worst dorms we saw anywhere, campus was not that great, and it's in a med location in Ohio.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:44     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:DS is all in on a liberal arts college. He is applying currently as a Philosophy and Government/Politics major with career plans pending. He's especially into colleges with a good literary/writing community and a chill student vibe (he's not looking for the neurotic grind you see at some other top schools). Top stats at a decent private boarding school. extra points if the campus is pretty!
So far:
Amherst
Pomona
Kenyon (top choice, adored the tour, facilities, and community)
Middlebury
Wesleyan (second top choice)
Haverford
Sewanee
Reed


Colorado College
Lafayette
Denison
Dickinson
Middlebury
Colby
Bates
Conn College
St Lawrence
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:43     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DS is all in on a liberal arts college. He is applying currently as a Philosophy and Government/Politics major with career plans pending. He's especially into colleges with a good literary/writing community and a chill student vibe (he's not looking for the neurotic grind you see at some other top schools). Top stats at a decent private boarding school. extra points if the campus is pretty!
So far:
Amherst
Pomona
Kenyon (top choice, adored the tour, facilities, and community)
Middlebury
Wesleyan (second top choice)
Haverford
Sewanee
Reed


DS also wanted strong academics but a more laid back vibe. He's going to Middlebury.

Didn't look at most of the others on this list. Did look at Kenyon, didn't like it, but then he's not into lit/writing.

What didn’t he like? Kenyon and Middlebury seem pretty similar unless he’s an Econ bro.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:42     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:William and Mary

Not a liberal arts college.


No W&M isn't a liberal arts college but it has those vibes. My kids looked there in addition to LACs.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:42     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:Agree with Vassar as fitting requirement for intellectual vibe and pretty campus.

What do people think about Hamilton or Colgate? Isn’t Hamilton known for writing?

Hamilton is great for Williams/Amherst rejects
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:41     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Anonymous wrote:DS is all in on a liberal arts college. He is applying currently as a Philosophy and Government/Politics major with career plans pending. He's especially into colleges with a good literary/writing community and a chill student vibe (he's not looking for the neurotic grind you see at some other top schools). Top stats at a decent private boarding school. extra points if the campus is pretty!
So far:
Amherst
Pomona
Kenyon (top choice, adored the tour, facilities, and community)
Middlebury
Wesleyan (second top choice)
Haverford
Sewanee
Reed


DS also wanted strong academics but a more laid back vibe. He's going to Middlebury.

Didn't look at most of the others on this list. Did look at Kenyon, didn't like it, but then he's not into lit/writing.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:41     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Agree with Vassar as fitting requirement for intellectual vibe and pretty campus.

What do people think about Hamilton or Colgate? Isn’t Hamilton known for writing?
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:39     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
I would look at Trinity College in CT. The teaching is really first rate and the campus is beautiful. Kids are sporty smart, but not a grind school.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:35     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
Vassar and Oberlin sound great
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 17:53     Subject: What's Missing From DS's LAC list
LAC booster