<p>No doubt that there is some degree of partying at every college. I mean you have thousands of teenagers in one place and yes, I would like my children to have some fun and enjoy their 4 years. But my point is that there are certain schools where partying seems to drive the whole culture. There are many terrific schools where there is a clearer balance. </p>
<p>When I look at the list that my own child and her college counselor pulled together, there is only one school that gives me pause. And it is a VERY good school with a very low acceptance rate. But it has had more than its fare share of bad headlines mostly because of frats and the whole “lax bro” culture. My children are all varsity athletes but right now don’t really seem to gravitate towards excessive partying. We’ll visit the school but I have to be honest, I am not sure that I will be 100% on board if that is this child’s ultimate choice.</p>