<p>That’s definitely a good start. </p>
<p>Now that you know you’re interested for the right reasons, find things that are specific to Reed that show it’s the school for you, concrete examples. Like, for instance, I talked about how Reed has a linguistics program, which is perfect for my interests. I also mentioned their reputation for strong humanities studies, and related that to my recent desire to learn Ancient Greek. But, don’t worry about knowing quite yet. Visiting would be the best way to learn about it. If you’re far away, believe me (I came twice from Connecticut) when I say the trip’s worth it.</p>