<p>We have asked the AdCons of several LAC’s with a larger disparity in their M/F ratio whether D would be negatively impacted by her gender in the admissions process. We received the standard line by most that they are looking for the “most qualified” applicants regardless of gender. However, they also pointed out that they have to enroll a “balanced and representative class”. In other words, yes, gender will have some impact but I am not sure how much. </p>
<p>We are actually considering submitting an application to one of the colleges that have a larger male ratio, primarily some of schools with an engineering major, to see if this helps hedge her bets. It seems crazy enough to work.</p>