<p>Hi pointoforder,
It’s nice to see another alum on here. As you’re new, I’d caution you about the time sink that is CC and the trap of internet addiction… terrible terrible thing. </p>
<p>Respectfully, I’m not sure if I agree with “not in the same league” (or maybe I don’t understand what you mean?). My guess is that there are probably 4000 colleges and universities in the US, so if we’re talking about the top 50-100, I think in terms of providing a solid undergrad education and academics, I think all these schools can play ball… </p>
<p>Curious Dad
I would give a 2nd look to Colby, Bowdoin and Middlebury if possible. Summer visits are random and it would be awful if your daughter made the wrong decision based on a glance. Bowdoin has a great environmental studies program if I remember correctly and I hear its students are really friendly. </p>
<p>My 2 favorite LACs remain Haverford and Swat.</p>
<p>I think an important difference between the schools you mention is location. I’m really not one to cite myself, but I discussed it here…</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/haverford-college/502502-help-me-decision-due-tomorrow.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/haverford-college/502502-help-me-decision-due-tomorrow.html</a></p>
<p>IMO, things that make HC unique are its Quaker traditions, modesty, sense of community and mission. Swat has some of these things too but I don’t believe to the same degree. </p>
<p>A little bit about the college from an alum (HC/Stanford Law)
[PROSNTZ2[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Quaker Bouncers
[url=<a href=“http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2006/01/24/Opinion/Partying.Like.It.Should.Be-2145943.shtml]Partying”>http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2006/01/24/Opinion/Partying.Like.It.Should.Be-2145943.shtml]Partying</a> like it should be - Opinion](<a href=“http://www.chilit.org/PROSNTZ2.HTM]PROSNTZ2[/url”>http://www.chilit.org/PROSNTZ2.HTM)</p>
<p>Honor Code
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/haverford-college/326716-report-cheating.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/haverford-college/326716-report-cheating.html</a></p>
<p>188 varsity athletes got up at 7AM to volunteer for Special Olympics [8th</a> Dimension: Special Olympics at Villanova!](<a href=“http://haverford8thdimension.blogspot.com/2007/11/special-olympics-at-villanova.html]8th”>8th Dimension: Special Olympics at Villanova!)</p>
<hr>
<p>Something about the food at HC. Trying to buy local and go green.
<a href=“http://www.haverford.edu/news/files/Spring2008.pdf[/url]”>http://www.haverford.edu/news/files/Spring2008.pdf</a></p>