<p>You said just biology is acceptable so I will suggest St Lawrence University–they have an interesting conservation biology program. The school has a very similar feel to Dartmouth, but is less competitive. Similar people, activities, and campus life though. It’s expensive but they seem to be generous with merit.</p>
<p>[Tara</a> Hetz `10 | St. Lawrence University Academics](<a href=“http://www.stlawu.edu/academics/programs/conservation-biology/students/350]Tara”>http://www.stlawu.edu/academics/programs/conservation-biology/students/350)</p>
<p>Also–I know you want smaller LAC’s but why not look at including a few state schools? What state is home for you? U of Vermont sprang to mind when I read your post. I think it’s good that you are broadening your list, Hamilton and Skidmore seem like safeties but…I think they are just hot enough that they are not sure things. I would keep looking for a few more schools where you can imaging yourself, with an acceptance rate of 30-40%. Someone suggested Colby, above, and I will second that suggestion.</p>
<p>Your list:</p>
<p>Dartmouth
Middlebury
Bowdoin
Williams
Bates
Amherst
Wellesley
Smith
Mount Holyoke
Vassar
Skidmore
Hamilton
Haverford
College of the Atlantic</p>