Nikara

Sorry about the cross-posting- just need some help on this one soon!

My sister is super-stressed about the decision she needs to make in the next 24 hours – Carleton or Whitman. She will be an English major (especially creative writing), loves choral music and musicals, wants to study abroad, and is not a drinker or sorority type. There are aspects about both colleges that she loves and those she fears. Financially, Whitman is advantageous due to a generous merit scholarship. She felt a bit more of a fit at Carleton, especially with the other kids on the minority weekend, many of whom are enrolling. She is worried, however, about the winter weather in Minnesota and being in a different time zone from her family. We live near LA and at this point she thinks she’d ultimately like to stay on the West Coast, though probably not too close to home. Thanks for your input!

fireflyscout

Carleton theater groups usually put on one or two musicals a year - my daughter was in one as a freshman last year. She was also in the choir last year (isn't this year due to rehearsal schedule), and I saw them when they performed in New Orleans last year - very good, interesting repertoire. A cappella is HUGE - D is now in one of the groups. Carleton has great study abroad programs (Literature in Ireland might interest your sister), and one of the benefits of the trimester system is that it is possible to do two study abroad programs.

Whitman is a great college - it's one that I wish had been on our radar before doing applications.

Good luck to your sister!