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tk21769 · 12-08-2009, 06:01 PM

Neither Bowdoin nor Bates award much if any merit aid. This is generally true of the selective LACs in New England and the Mid-Atlantic, with the exception of women's colleges or military academies.

Check out the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM ? Associated Colleges of the Midwest — Home). Most of these schools (other than Carleton, the most selective one) do offer merit aid, as well as a college experience similar to what you'd find at Bowdoin or Bates.

You also might want to check out 2 public LACs, SUNY Geneseo and St. Mary's College of Maryland. SMCM is about $10-$15K cheaper for OOS students than a school like Bowdoin, has a beautiful campus and good academics, and would be a good choice for someone who wants the more laid-back atmosphere you describe.

12-08-2009, 06:01 PM	#2
tk21769 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,684	Neither Bowdoin nor Bates award much if any merit aid. This is generally true of the selective LACs in New England and the Mid-Atlantic, with the exception of women's colleges or military academies. Check out the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM ? Associated Colleges of the Midwest — Home). Most of these schools (other than Carleton, the most selective one) do offer merit aid, as well as a college experience similar to what you'd find at Bowdoin or Bates. You also might want to check out 2 public LACs, SUNY Geneseo and St. Mary's College of Maryland. SMCM is about $10-$15K cheaper for OOS students than a school like Bowdoin, has a beautiful campus and good academics, and would be a good choice for someone who wants the more laid-back atmosphere you describe.
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