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11-05-2009, 07:53 PM
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#31 | | Junior Member
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Thanks Erin's Dad...I have a friend really interested at Lewis and Clark...I don't want to apply, too...She seems to be in love with the place....You don't think Smith would be too much of a reach?
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11-05-2009, 07:58 PM
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#32 | | Senior Member
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Erin's Dad...
Is Carleton a big reach? Has it become more difficult to get admitted in recent years. My nephew went there, but he was admitted 6 years ago. He was a strong student, but not "stellar". But, maybe things have become more competitive there.
What stats are needed now?
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11-05-2009, 08:23 PM
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#33 | | Senior Member
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11-05-2009, 08:57 PM
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#34 | | Senior Member
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just a note:
it's thespian, not thesbian
it does not rhyme with lesbian
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11-08-2009, 01:16 PM
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#35 | | Junior Member
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rocket6louise,
Some one else mentioned that, too haha....
I know how to spell "thespian", though.
It was a mistake 
Does anyone have any thoughts on Colorado College?
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11-08-2009, 01:28 PM
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#36 | | Junior Member
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Re: Tufts and need blind.
Need Blind has always been a "goal" at Tufts. For the Classes of 2010 through 2012 (??), I believe Tufts was able to be need blind. Last year, for the Class of 2013, they were unable to be need-blind (became need aware) for the last few hundred apps they processed. Have no idea what this year will bring.
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11-08-2009, 03:04 PM
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#37 | | Junior Member
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Colorado College is quite unique in regard to its block program. It's a great school for the right kids. Based on what you've written, it sounds like it might be a good fit for you, but check out their web-site. I believe they are quite selective, but holistic in their admissions process.
And, I agree with all the advice about the upward trend on grades. Junior year is absolutely the most important.
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11-08-2009, 05:45 PM
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#38 | | Senior Member
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IMO Carleton has become harder to get into. It was DD2's first choice and she was waitlisted. Her stats were NMF, 34 ACT, 2280 SAT, 4.0 UW GPA, ranked #1 in class of 450. The most important factors in being accepted to Smith are: rigor, class rank and Recs. Test scores are only considered.
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11-08-2009, 07:20 PM
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#39 | | Junior Member
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Erin's Dad,
That is intimidating. It doesn't sound like she could have done much in the way of improving her stats, though...Maybe she didn't show enough interest? \
Do you think, with one C (just one lousy C) that Smith would be a reach?
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11-08-2009, 07:34 PM
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#40 | | Senior Member
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>> Does anyone have any thoughts on Colorado College?
Why, yes. I thought you'd never ask.
It is indeed quite unique. The one-course-at-a-time block plan is one unusual thing about it; the location is another. It's in a small city (unlike so many LACs located in the boondocks) close to restaurants and shops. However, the town is set at the foot of Pike's Peak in the Rocky Mountains, so it tends to attract very outdoorsy students. The area gets snow but also abundant sunshine. Winters are not nearly as bitterly cold as in Minnesota.
The block plan creates flexibility to schedule field work and special projects (because only one class is competing for your time). Each course has its own classroom reserved for only its students throughout the 3.5 week block, so class discussions can and do spill over past the scheduled hours. Classes tend to have about 15 students with lots of discussion and professor-student interaction. No large lectures. Participation expected; no place to hide in the back row and snooze. There is a system of $1000 Venture Grants to encourage independent projects. Natural sciences (geology, environmental science, bio) and anthropology/archaeology seem to be strong, but there's also a nice arts & music scene (with a beautiful, innovative new arts center designed to encourage collaboration among different media.)
It is selective but not quite so much as Carleton or the top New England LACs. They do reach into the B+ range especially if your courses are rigorous. Students are a mix of types (brainy hippies, understated preppies, etc.) There is a small, low-key, non-exclusive Greek scene, and a strong D1 men's ice hockey team that attracts spectators from the whole town. Also plenty of skiing, biking, hiking, and concert-going (with a 4-day break every 3.5 weeks between blocks).
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11-08-2009, 07:43 PM
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#41 | | Junior Member
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tk21769,
Colorado College sounds like a very "cool" school. I actually have a cousin who graduated a couple of years ago- he really enjoyed himself. I think I would really benefit from the block plan, too...Throwing yourself into a single subject at a time is really appealing. Do you think, even with a C, I would have a shot?
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11-08-2009, 07:47 PM
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#42 | | Senior Member
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Yes- one C is not a make-or-break thing.
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11-08-2009, 08:26 PM
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#43 | | Junior Member
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Thanks anxiousmom.
That is reassuring....Anyone else?
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11-08-2009, 08:35 PM
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#44 | | Member
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Hamilton? concentrates on writing. make sure your grades show an upward trend, or stay stable. downward trends even in tough classes do not show favorably.
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11-08-2009, 08:46 PM
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#45 | | Senior Member
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Juniormints, I agree with anxiousmom. I think you would have a shot at Colorado College.
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