<p>“BTW, why would people to to an LAc for the sciences??? Aren’t they more well-known for humanities, etc?”</p>
<p>Well, I won’t use names here, but let’s say I ran into the president of a prestigious university, located in a mid-atlantic state and asked for a recommendation for a daughter interested in science. This person emphatically said “not my university!!!” suggesting instead a school where my daughter would be mentored. The three schools mentioned were Haverford, Carleton and Reed.
Universities definitely have resources, but they are also less interested in student success than an LAC. A smaller school permits earlier participation in research for a larger percentage of students, and a closer, more mentor-like relationship with the professors. Your mileage may definitely vary here.</p>