Can’t add to the list since many of the schools mentioned I thought “were” part of CTCL already… Lol…
But the description given hits the nail on the head for me. My daughter transferred to Beloit College as a junior and she wished she went there all 4 years. Smaller classes, discussion based, she claims students are more intellectual and like to go deeper in discussion /thought in class and outside of class . Professors that challenge your way of thinking. School that supports her endeavors and have given her opportunities like grants to go to Southeast Asia for research not study abroad. Set her up with speaking opportunities at two universities. Is helping her connect with professors for possible PhD opportunities if she goes this route. They are there to help her be successful.
We know others there with similar experiences. Know people at St. Olaf and Knox college with positive feedback as well.
Her book and I went to a college fair with my daughter really opened out eyes.
Nice kids and families. More diverse then most schools we visited which is a plus.
Oh… BTW… All with good to great merit to boot!