Hoobert

For those of you who have gone through the college search process...

My daughter (rising senior) and I are visiting schools this summer and we recently took a trip through NY and visited Colgate as well as Hamilton, Skidmore, Vassar and Trinity (CT). Of these schools, she very much liked Colgate, with Hamilton close behind (liked size, rural setting, strong academics). However, Colgate probably will be a reach for her when she applies.

Any suggestions for schools to look at with a similar feel as Colgate but a little less competitive in admissions?

Thanks.