easier to get into LAC for a science student?

achiever · 10-31-2009, 07:35 AM

I want to study some sort of engineering in college. Do you think it is somewhat easier for science student to get into Williams?

mythmom · 10-31-2009, 08:06 AM

It depends on the school. Williams attracts many students. However, I wouldn't be a good choice for you because it doesn't offer engineering.

Swarthmore, does, so I suggest you seriously consider applying there.

For young women, Smith is another good option.

Dartmouth is not a LAC, but it is LAC-like, and I would also seriously consider Dartmouth as similar to Williams with an engineering major.

achiever · 10-31-2009, 12:12 PM

yes i m applying to Dartmouth. Also, does Amherst offer engineering?
I am only applying to schools that are either need- blind or have very low tuition fee(coz i need lot of aid).
Do you think I should apply to swathmore considering it is not need-blind to internationals like me? Does it offer a lot of aid to internationals?

mythmom · 10-31-2009, 04:40 PM

Yes to aid for internationals at Swarthmore. Definitely apply. No engineering at Amherst. I suggest you make finding engineering departments your number research project.

Look at Columbia SEAS. I believe some of the other ivies have engineering, too.