We had this dilemma with S18. He ended up turning down the presidential scholarship at Richmond, and although admitted to Hamilton, ended up choosing another NESCAC. Richmond was the only school he had applied to without visiting first and when we visited on admitted student day, he just couldn’t see himself there. At the time, looking at a scared, introverted kid who did not feel he fit in at Richmond, we chose to foot the full pay bill at another school. It is not an easy decision, but I would focus on fit over prestige. Hamilton and Richmond are very different schools, but if your student can see herself at Richmond, I would not hesitate to send her there.
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