Help, what is the vibe/difference between Mercer v Furman v Berry

roycroftmom
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:57:25 +0000

This would be where your college counselor can really add value. If your child really likes WF applying ED there can make a big difference in admissions. William&Mary is a hard admit out of state, particularly for a girl. You haven’t mentioned her grades/scores, but I assume you are considering Richmond as a match and the Rhodes/Berry/Furman/Mercer options as safe bets? If she already likes Rhodes, you might only need one more to consider-most people attending Furman seem happy. College of Charleston may be attractive.
There is also a bit of conflict in what she is seeking-for med school one wants the highest grades possible; for a job after, major becomes more important as do career services. WF is a great school but certainly has a competitive vibe-if that is ok with her.