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Old 11-08-2008, 02:24 PM   #1
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LACs that are strong in economics and sciences

i am specifically interested in vassar and weslayan but i'm unsure if they are strong in those departments

any other suggestions are welcome.
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Old 11-08-2008, 02:27 PM   #2
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oh and preferably in the northeast
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Old 11-08-2008, 02:57 PM   #3
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Swarthmore. All 3 are excellent, very competitive schools.
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Old 11-08-2008, 03:22 PM   #4
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Bowdoin has a strong econ department. it is more known for governemnt but econ is the second biggest department.
sciences are good too. especially bio. they own 2 field stations and stuff
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Old 11-08-2008, 03:23 PM   #5
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Seconding Bowdoin, extremely good science departments (can't speak for econ because I've never looked)
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Old 11-08-2008, 04:26 PM   #6
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In the NE, along with Swarthmore, have to add Williams, particularly broad and deep in math/science.

If you're willing to look in the Midwest, Carleton has some of the strongest physical science departments among the nation's LACs. Economics is strong as well with its own great study abroad opportunities in Cambridge and Beijing (70% of the campus participates in some form of off campus study):
Carleton College: Economics in Cambridge
Carleton College: Political Economy - Beijing: Program Description
I'd also suggest considering Grinnell and Oberlin - both present strong offerings in the sciences.

If you'd consider venturing all the way to the West Coast, Pomona will offer a well balanced program across the board. Reed will be strong as well, particularly in the sciences, but offers a more niche experience.
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Old 11-08-2008, 04:27 PM   #7
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Wesleyan has great humanities and social sciences and also has one of the strongest science programs of any of the top liberal arts schools.

Vassar excels in the visual and performing arts and has a huge drama department. It also excels in English, psychology, history, life sciences and natural sciences.

Hope this helps! Message me if you have more questions.
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Old 11-08-2008, 04:29 PM   #8
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Other suggested schools:

Amherst College
Bard College
Bates College
Boston College
Bowdoin College
Brown University
Colgate University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Haverford College
Macalester College
Middlebury College
New York University
Oberlin College
Reed College
Sarah Lawrence College
Skidmore College
Swarthmore College
Trinity College (CT)
Tufts University
Williams College
Yale University
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Old 11-08-2008, 06:42 PM   #9
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Add Hamilton College.
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Old 11-08-2008, 06:47 PM   #10
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If you are female, Wellesley and Smith.
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Old 11-08-2008, 07:01 PM   #11
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thanks for the replies!
can more people commet on the strength of vassar and weslayan in those areas?
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