<p>Re: Crusty “was amazed by the high number of students who were CERTAIN that W&L was a perfect match. It is very puzzling to me.”</p>
<p>What puzzles me is why this would be undesirable or difficult to comprehend. Seems like that level of connection, commitment, and excitement should be a good thing, not particularly surprising at this late stage in the admissions process, and, I suggest, compelling evidence of why W&L has been so successful year after year in developing happy students and devoted alumni. </p>
<p>I know that a certain “worship” of alma mater is something I have always identified with and admired about W&L people (having graduated from two ACC schools). There’s a lot to be said for “strong chemistry” from the outset, as well as for having a lifelong passion for your college experience and friends. For those of us who were fortunate enough to go to a school we still love, our degrees represent a lifetime of belonging to a community we enjoy. </p>
<p>This is one of the big W&L pluses for my S, who is another one of those kids who went to ASD yesterday “certain that W&L is a perfect match.” We could not be happier for him.</p>