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<p>That was an interesting story, barrons. My D applied and was accepted to Sweet Briar, but ultimately never even toured the campus, so enamored was she with Bryn Mawr. I really wanted to see that school, but couldn’t convince her to make the trip. I hear it’s in an absolutely beautiful part of the state. Are you familiar with the area?</p>
<p>Incidentally, she was admitted to Hollins also, but again, wouldn’t go to see the place afterward:rolleyes:</p>
<p>I see similarities to the life of Tom Hemmings, who helped Jefferson build Monticello just up the road near Charlottesville.</p>
<p>Very familiar. Spent a year testing out Lynchburg for future retirement and have a couple of houses there we currently rent out. We go back two or three times a year to relax and check on things. It’s a beautiful area from C-Ville on down to Roanoke, Lynchburg and beyond. I love it.</p>
<p>What is the reputation of Sweet Briar? (I don’t want to say prestige!) What other colleges might it be considered similar to, for those of us not in the VA area? Thanks.</p>
<p>I’m not greatly familiar with Sweet Briar College, but I have read that it has long been a favorite of Washington DC big wigs who send their daughters there.</p>
<p>Similar to Hollins, slightly below Randolph College (formerly RMWC). Maybe similar to Wells or the like or an all female version of Knox or Wooster except you might bring a horse to really fit in.</p>