Anonymous wrote:I know grads from each of these schools. I indicated what they do now. I ranked by how impressed I am by them as people. Now go do your vacuuming!

Amherst - successful doctor
Williams - writer
Swarthmore - VP, hospital
Bates - teacher
Kenyon - philanthropist
Tufts - masseuse
Wesleyan - pilot
William & Mary (OOS) - insurance salesman
Hamilton - realtor

Tufts - masseuse….
Hmmmm

Anonymous wrote:Williams/Amherst/Swat
Tufts/William & Mary/Wesleyan
Hamilton/Bates/Kenyon

Something like that.

I like this.
Amherst/Swat
Williams/Tufts
W&M/Wes
Hamilton/Bates/Kenyon

Williams/Amherst/Swat
Tufts/William & Mary/Wesleyan
Hamilton/Bates/Kenyon

Something like that.

Anonymous wrote:I am bored and procrastinating doing my vacuuming. My DD applied RD to the following schools and I'd like feedback on which order you would place them and why. They are listed in alphabetical order. Ignore cost in your decision making. Just interested in perceptions and speculation. If she doesn't get in to any of these, she will go to UMCP where was admitted EA, and which she is completely happy with and considering.

Amherst
Bates
Hamilton
Kenyon
Swarthmore
Tufts
Wesleyan
William & Mary (OOS)
Williams

Amherst, Swarthmore, & Williams are all highly respected colleges. However, they have different strengths and differ regarding campus culture. But, if admitted to all 9 listed schools, these might be at the top of the list for an undecided, as to major, applicant.

Hamilton College is excellent.

Tufts has a great location and more students than the others.

Wesleyan is woke, while Wm. & Mary treats all points of view with respect.

Kenyon & Bates are similar, but, although both have poor locations; Bates has had a list of issues over the past several years regarding racism and professor flight (especially in economics). Probably would not recommend either school unless a recruited athlete who wants to continue playing his/her sport during college.

Anonymous wrote:Rank for what?

+1 - garbage in garbage out.

I won’t rank them for you because that’s not what will determine the best fit for your kid. They’re all great/unique in their own individual ways. That being said, good luck with the process!

Anonymous wrote:I’d put them all below the top 100 national universities. If your kid needs a SLAC though, go for it. They are all about equal.

It’s kinda cute in a cringy way when someone manages to out themselves as being so stupid they don’t realize just how dumb they sound….you win the prize tonight.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LACs are only good for med or law school. Not sure how these schools would translate to a career right after college

Ignorant comment. LACs have incredible outcomes because they teach students how to think. Clearly you did not attend one.

Correct. I went to Yale. Heard of it? Most people outside of recruiters are not familiar with LACs.

I also went to Yale and both my kids are at LACs with my encouragement and backing. And they are getting a much better education than I did!

Anonymous wrote:This is a resurrected thread from 2024.

+1, it’s the Williams booster who needs to feel validation every week or so.

This is a resurrected thread from 2024.

I’d put Amherst and swat at the top, and really the rest are all fine choices.

Anonymous wrote:Amherst, Williams, Swarthmore
Tufts, Wesleyan, William & Mary (OOS)
Bates, Hamilton, Kenyon

Agree with this.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am bored and procrastinating doing my vacuuming. My DD applied RD to the following schools and I'd like feedback on which order you would place them and why. They are listed in alphabetical order. Ignore cost in your decision making. Just interested in perceptions and speculation. If she doesn't get in to any of these, she will go to UMCP where was admitted EA, and which she is completely happy with and considering.

Amherst
Bates
Hamilton
Kenyon
Swarthmore
Tufts
Wesleyan
William & Mary (OOS)
Williams

Vanderbilt
Amherst
College of William and Mary
University of Virginia
UMCP
Middlebury

Reported and you will be IP banned. Tired of this trolling. Vanderbilt was not an option and don’t play the victim now.

Anonymous wrote:I am bored and procrastinating doing my vacuuming. My DD applied RD to the following schools and I'd like feedback on which order you would place them and why. They are listed in alphabetical order. Ignore cost in your decision making. Just interested in perceptions and speculation. If she doesn't get in to any of these, she will go to UMCP where was admitted EA, and which she is completely happy with and considering.

Amherst
Bates
Hamilton
Kenyon
Swarthmore
Tufts
Wesleyan
William & Mary (OOS)
Williams

Vanderbilt
Amherst
College of William and Mary
University of Virginia
UMCP
Middlebury

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LACs are only good for med or law school. Not sure how these schools would translate to a career right after college

Ignorant comment. LACs have incredible outcomes because they teach students how to think. Clearly you did not attend one.

Correct. I went to Yale. Heard of it? Most people outside of recruiters are not familiar with LACs.

Douche of the Year!