Haverford, Reed, Grinnell, or Williams

ScaredNJDad
Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:17:12 +0000

@merc81 Depends who you ask, usually “fit” is described in a way that expresses a desire to be with one’s kind where it is comfortable and where you are not challenged to work and play well with a diverse group. Many liberal students seek out other liberal students not to exchange ideas freely but exactly the opposite.

If you ever wonder why some people advance in their careers while the arguably more intelligent don’t it is due to people skills and organizational skills learned in a more chaotic situation.

All I am saying is despite some minor discomfort which passes 99% of the time quickly, there is a lot less risk in not being obsessed with “fit” determined superficially. Like my child is dedicated to issues XY&Z so he or she must be in a school where this is a priority. Or my child hates sports so no schools with teams or where she or he will be pressured to go with friends to Spin or Yoga class. Or schools with Greek are totally out, a position held because of the untrue yet publicized cases in news. Kids that say this have never been to a frat or sorority function. Just what they"hear".

Fit is a highly overrated consideration for the vast majority of students and schools they consider.