brillar

I second Goucher, but I think that if you want a safety, Grinnell, Swarthmore, and Vassar are NOT safeties by any stetch of the imagination. REALLY.

I had higher stats (if you really want to know, you can search my history or PM me- I don't want to list them just to make this stupid point) and decent ECs and was rejected at Swat and waitlisted at Grinnell and Vassar- All of them, especially Swat, are very hard to get in to.

paul09

thanks for all the ideas! I will start researching some of these schools, and luckily a "fit" will emerge..

My stats are good, but like many of you noted, my ACT score needs to go up... Yay for a summer filled with studying!!

partyhippie

hey pauly>>> check out BARD!!!! sounds like a perfect match.
tell me what you think about it after you check it out

fireflyscout

I suggest Beloit - I think it fits all your criteria.

OneMom

Ohio Wesleyan and Pitzer sound like good choices, and within your reach even if a huge ACT score increase does not happen.

dncrgrl102

kinda small but marlboro, lawrence...also wesleyan university (more reach-ish), wheaton college in MASS...lake forest, IL

shoesfocollege

Depending on whether you are in state, and whether you can get that ACT score up 5-6 points, UNC would be a great match. Really tolerant place, one of the most liberal schools in the country. I think the Lesbian-gay alliance is one of the biggest organizations on campus

theorygeek

I also suggest Bennington College.

cadbury

I'm gonna second Bard. Has many of the features on your list. The rural location was the only thing my D didn't like about it. Great rep and pretty location on the Hudson. It's a huge, sprawling campus; so most students bring their bikes.

BTW they have a great Immediate Decision Program, where you can find out whether you're accepted by Thanksgiving.

collegbounder

Gay liberal rural setting sounds a lot like Wesleyan.