Anonymous
Post 06/17/2026 10:20     Subject: Less popular Hidden Gems
Univ of Scranton seemed like a great place to me. My son chose elsewhere but I think he would have liked it both academically and socially.
Anonymous
Post 06/17/2026 07:06     Subject: Less popular Hidden Gems
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Anonymous wrote:I liked Stetson when we toured. We also looked at Rollins and Flagler. But Stetson was impressive and seemed more grounded than Rollins and a more cohesive campus than Flagler.


What do you mean, "more grounded than Rollins"? Considering Florida schools for my DS27.


Winter Park surrounding Rollins is extremely upscale. DC had a hard time seeing what a college student could do outside of the campus itself. While the area is very nice and very walkable, it is also very expensive.


Ok, so by "more grounded," you meant "dumpier." Thanks for the clarification.

DP, why are you so rude?
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 23:16     Subject: Less popular Hidden Gems
This thread title is needlessly repetitive.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 22:18     Subject: Less popular Hidden Gems
Anonymous wrote:Colleges that are under the radar--that is not oversubscribed but somewhat hidden gems.

I'll go--My DC did not apply but I learnt about Carleton in the process--I like so many things about it!


I’m not sure whether Lewis & Clark is here. If not, that seems to be a good, less selective alternative to Reed.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 22:04     Subject: Less popular Hidden Gems
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+1


The one kid I know at St Olaf hates it


What don't they like about it? What is different than they expected?


Climate and small school, small town has a lot to do with it. Not the right fit I guess. They went because of a significant scholarship so maybe was never the right fit.