<p>Yes, it’s now my DD’s top choice and she applied for this Fall. She applied RD because we couldn’t visit that campus until recently. She had reservations due to various reputations and really needed to experience it for herself first. She’s not international but she does have financial need and we know that 50 percent of Reeds admits must be full pay. So, despite what seems to be pretty good odds outwardly, her chances are halved because of the financial need. At this point, you just cross your fingers and hope for the best. Luckily, she already has some nice financial safeties in the bag and can attend if none of her favorites happen. </p>
<p>I second a look at Hamilton. My DD applied there too. Open curriculum like Brown… a tad bit easier to get into. You might check out Pitzer along with the other Claremont schools like Pomona. Pitzer specifically has the “build your own major” feature. The most academic freedom of the consortium. They are “full need” schools and “need blind” but they do include loans. Good luck to you!</p>