<p>sstGO27, good luck with your decision. You’re approaching it very thoughtfully, so I think whatever you decide will be right.</p>
<p>I, personally, think Carleton is the antithesis of elite in many ways. The students seem to be open, unpretentious, and nonjudgmental. Obviously, that’s a generalization and merely an observation, so take it for what it’s worth. And good luck wherever you go!</p>