<p>Tried to encourage my D to apply to Whitman but to no avail–too close to us here (45 mins north of Seattle). Think it’s part of the reason she declined Reed’s offer–too much of a Pacific Northwest feel. </p>
<p>I’m still in shock – but respect her decision – that D also turned down Carleton this week. She attended the School’s Summer Writing Program last July & had a wonderful time/grew as a student & person during time away. She’s narrowed it down between Swarthmore and Kenyon. </p>
<p>The ironic thing about Kenyon?–D hadn’t developed an interest in this school, until we had attended a “Best 8 Colleges” event in Seattle last fall. After the presentations, D gravitated to the Kenyon table & had a encourging conversation with their admissions counselor (a Carleton alum). She wore her Carleton sweatshirt to that event. She later visited the Gambier campus and melded well with those students.</p>
<p>Sorry I digress…grateful for this forum. It’s the best source I’ve found in either written or web form on the topic. :)</p>