Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 17:25     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:From my junior daughter as we make lists to visit this spring:

-assume competitive for all schools, realizing that list will need to be balanced (we've been through this twice before with older kids)
-Pre med, likely majoring in data science, math, neuroscience, biology, etc depending on the school but likes the idea of a liberal arts core.
-Friendly, happy kids who want community.
-Great relationships with professors, small lectures, lots of discussion.
-Size small to medium (2-10K or so)
-Kid is very mainstream in style/interests but doesn't want overwhelmingly preppy but neither do they want super artsy/LGBTQ etc. A total mix would be great.
-racial mix would be great.
-not a drinker/partier but does like dressing up for an occasional party and loves doing things and going out at night.
-prefers campus where greek life is either small or super inclusive. Does not want greek life rush stress.
-relatively gender balanced.

Ok, any thoughts?


chat gpt is good for this
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 10:27     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:From my junior daughter as we make lists to visit this spring:

-assume competitive for all schools, realizing that list will need to be balanced (we've been through this twice before with older kids)
-Pre med, likely majoring in data science, math, neuroscience, biology, etc depending on the school but likes the idea of a liberal arts core.
-Friendly, happy kids who want community.
-Great relationships with professors, small lectures, lots of discussion.
-Size small to medium (2-10K or so)
-Kid is very mainstream in style/interests but doesn't want overwhelmingly preppy but neither do they want super artsy/LGBTQ etc. A total mix would be great.
-racial mix would be great.
-not a drinker/partier but does like dressing up for an occasional party and loves doing things and going out at night.
-prefers campus where greek life is either small or super inclusive. Does not want greek life rush stress.
-relatively gender balanced.

Ok, any thoughts?


SLAC: Haverford
Mid-Sized: Chicago, Yale



Mainstream students there are athletes. A mainstream non athlete is will not be happy at Haverford.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 10:13     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks so much.
She's politically liberal but she's not artsy or "alternative" (as we would say back in my day.)

She's a very mainstream and I would say preppy kid by interests and vibe but really wants a diverse college. Just a regular mix of kids from different races, cultures, orientations, walks of life, interests which seems to be a little hard to find outside of state schools.


So this suggests that the LGBTQ concerns of others here are overblown. Nearly all diverse smaller privates are LGBTQ friendly. It comes with the territory, which makes sense because the kids who want a diverse setting care a lot less about this than some parents.


Brown is 40% LGBTQ. Not overblown.


For the millionth time on here, that poll was conducted outside of one dining hall and was voluntary participation. Some answered questions in jest. Brown is definitely LGBTQ friendly, but it is not 40%. It’s not that different than any other elite school in make-up, the top schools are extremely similar in student body.

The Herald conducts semesterly polls, from which a 38% "non-straight" figure was obtained.


LGBTQ or not, Brown is an amazing place for undergrads! But if you're scared off by that label, maybe not for you.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 10:07     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
A lot of Jesuit schools will fit these requirements when it comes to size, small classes and diversity. One school that doesn’t get a lot of comments on here is St Joes in Philly because it is a regional school and not as competitive. But it has very high med school acceptance rates, lots of internship/research opportunities due to proximity to Philly and is on Amtrak line. Very generous w/financial aid, high job placement and strong alumni network. My kid opted not to go but we were impressed on our visit.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 09:53     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:From my junior daughter as we make lists to visit this spring:

-assume competitive for all schools, realizing that list will need to be balanced (we've been through this twice before with older kids)
-Pre med, likely majoring in data science, math, neuroscience, biology, etc depending on the school but likes the idea of a liberal arts core.
-Friendly, happy kids who want community.
-Great relationships with professors, small lectures, lots of discussion.
-Size small to medium (2-10K or so)
-Kid is very mainstream in style/interests but doesn't want overwhelmingly preppy but neither do they want super artsy/LGBTQ etc. A total mix would be great.
-racial mix would be great.
-not a drinker/partier but does like dressing up for an occasional party and loves doing things and going out at night.
-prefers campus where greek life is either small or super inclusive. Does not want greek life rush stress.
-relatively gender balanced.

Ok, any thoughts?


SLAC: Haverford
Mid-Sized: Chicago, Yale
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 09:36     Subject: Re:Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How much is Davidson paying you moms to boost them everywhere? I seriously don't understand what's so special about it.


It’s not considered a very academic place. Fit for some demographics.

How to say you’re ignorant without coming out and stating it directly. Look at rankings and grad school placements and then comment.


My son preferred another school in the end, but Davidson was a top contender for a while. It’s a great school, and we know several kids who are very happy there.

Ignore the nonsense!
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 09:07     Subject: Re:Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How much is Davidson paying you moms to boost them everywhere? I seriously don't understand what's so special about it.


It’s not considered a very academic place. Fit for some demographics.

How to say you’re ignorant without coming out and stating it directly. Look at rankings and grad school placements and then comment.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 08:49     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks so much.
She's politically liberal but she's not artsy or "alternative" (as we would say back in my day.)

She's a very mainstream and I would say preppy kid by interests and vibe but really wants a diverse college. Just a regular mix of kids from different races, cultures, orientations, walks of life, interests which seems to be a little hard to find outside of state schools.


So this suggests that the LGBTQ concerns of others here are overblown. Nearly all diverse smaller privates are LGBTQ friendly. It comes with the territory, which makes sense because the kids who want a diverse setting care a lot less about this than some parents.


Brown is 40% LGBTQ. Not overblown.


For the millionth time on here, that poll was conducted outside of one dining hall and was voluntary participation. Some answered questions in jest. Brown is definitely LGBTQ friendly, but it is not 40%. It’s not that different than any other elite school in make-up, the top schools are extremely similar in student body.

The Herald conducts semesterly polls, from which a 38% "non-straight" figure was obtained.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 08:28     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks so much.
She's politically liberal but she's not artsy or "alternative" (as we would say back in my day.)

She's a very mainstream and I would say preppy kid by interests and vibe but really wants a diverse college. Just a regular mix of kids from different races, cultures, orientations, walks of life, interests which seems to be a little hard to find outside of state schools.


So this suggests that the LGBTQ concerns of others here are overblown. Nearly all diverse smaller privates are LGBTQ friendly. It comes with the territory, which makes sense because the kids who want a diverse setting care a lot less about this than some parents.


Brown is 40% LGBTQ. Not overblown.


For the millionth time on here, that poll was conducted outside of one dining hall and was voluntary participation. Some answered questions in jest. Brown is definitely LGBTQ friendly, but it is not 40%. It’s not that different than any other elite school in make-up, the top schools are extremely similar in student body.


You can’t want a diverse school if you are freaked out by LGBTQ students and how they might act on campus.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 07:48     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Princeton
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 06:23     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:From my junior daughter as we make lists to visit this spring:

-assume competitive for all schools, realizing that list will need to be balanced (we've been through this twice before with older kids)
-Pre med, likely majoring in data science, math, neuroscience, biology, etc depending on the school but likes the idea of a liberal arts core.
-Friendly, happy kids who want community.
-Great relationships with professors, small lectures, lots of discussion.
-Size small to medium (2-10K or so)
-Kid is very mainstream in style/interests but doesn't want overwhelmingly preppy but neither do they want super artsy/LGBTQ etc. A total mix would be great.
-racial mix would be great.
-not a drinker/partier but does like dressing up for an occasional party and loves doing things and going out at night.
-prefers campus where greek life is either small or super inclusive. Does not want greek life rush stress.
-relatively gender balanced.

Ok, any thoughts?


Grand Canyon University
Lehigh
Peppermint
TCU
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 06:22     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
VA Tech
Ohio State
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 06:11     Subject: Re:Help finding a school to fit this girl
Probably look at CU Boulder. It fits that bill.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 04:08     Subject: Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks so much.
She's politically liberal but she's not artsy or "alternative" (as we would say back in my day.)

She's a very mainstream and I would say preppy kid by interests and vibe but really wants a diverse college. Just a regular mix of kids from different races, cultures, orientations, walks of life, interests which seems to be a little hard to find outside of state schools.


So this suggests that the LGBTQ concerns of others here are overblown. Nearly all diverse smaller privates are LGBTQ friendly. It comes with the territory, which makes sense because the kids who want a diverse setting care a lot less about this than some parents.


Brown is 40% LGBTQ. Not overblown.


For the millionth time on here, that poll was conducted outside of one dining hall and was voluntary participation. Some answered questions in jest. Brown is definitely LGBTQ friendly, but it is not 40%. It’s not that different than any other elite school in make-up, the top schools are extremely similar in student body.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2026 02:52     Subject: Re:Help finding a school to fit this girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How much is Davidson paying you moms to boost them everywhere? I seriously don't understand what's so special about it.


Amen to this. So sick of the Davidson boosters. Almost as bad as the HC, Bowdoin, and UVA boosters.


The baddest bad is the Chicago booster. You can say anything negative about Chicago or else you’re a “hater”.


That's not true. Most people who criticize UChicago on DCUM are viciously attacking the students they admit and making baseless blanket statements rather than the academics/school itself. Not sure why a select few get so riled up about a school that couldn't care less about them.