Anonymous
Post 01/05/2026 10:14     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Aa a general comment, a student interested in statistics may benefit from considering colleges with an available data science major.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2026 09:01     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Boston College
Villanova
Loyola MD. (They have a special stats/data program)
Virginia Tech- could join the science LLC for a collaborative environment
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2026 08:12     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Regarding the mentions of Union, I'm not specifically recommending it for your criteria, but it offers a fantastic science building, and appears, along with Harvey Mudd from your list, in this site:

Best Colleges for Science Lab Facilities | The Princeton Review https://share.google/oy3EHHBrhhnoVJb2q
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 19:00     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Reach: Carnegie Mellon, low reach: grinnell, target: Rochester safety: Minnesota
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 18:08     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Vassar
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 17:50     Subject: Need targets and safeties
For schools somewhat less challenging for admission than Swarthmore, look into Hamilton, Haverford, Grinnell and Oberlin.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 16:13     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How about Wesleyan and Skidmore as possible targets?


Disagree about Wesleyan - it’s a reach for everyone


Agree. Seems to have robust math (24 graduates in 2024).


^^^Sorry, meant to say that I agree it’s a reach. But also that it has a strong math cohort so worth considering for this kid.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 16:11     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How about Wesleyan and Skidmore as possible targets?


Disagree about Wesleyan - it’s a reach for everyone


Agree. Seems to have robust math (24 graduates in 2024).
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 16:08     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’d take a look at Union, more “stem”y than most lads and would probably be a target or likely depending on your kid’s stats.


Good suggestion!


VERY fratty
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 16:04     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Broadly considered, Wesleyan falls into the same selectivity category as Carleton:

https://share.google/7BlzGfqSWMxnh4ncn

In any case, I concur with the recommendation of Wesleyan for this student, particularly for the extent to which it shares attributes with Brown.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 15:49     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Skidmore, Bard, Vassar
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 15:48     Subject: Need targets and safeties
More of a reach than a target, but if he likes Brown, etc., and a collaborative, non-Greek vibe, he should definitely consider Wesleyan.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 15:48     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Yes, Wesleyan reach
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 15:33     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’d take a look at Union, more “stem”y than most lads and would probably be a target or likely depending on your kid’s stats.


Good suggestion!


It’s pretty Greek. They downplay it on campus tours but there’s a strong residential Greek presence.


Current statistic is 10-12 percent in Greek life, so no, it isn’t big.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2026 15:33     Subject: Need targets and safeties
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’d take a look at Union, more “stem”y than most lads and would probably be a target or likely depending on your kid’s stats.


Good suggestion!


In that same vein, you could explore Clarkson as a safety. Very engineer/math-oriented. Greek life is nothing. Athletes are nerds (and all but the hockey team is kinda rough, so you aren't dealing with jock-y jocks).