looking for schools

ColdWind
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:41:03 +0000

Without an actual standardized test score, it is difficult to determine whether or not Northwestern University & the Univ. of Chicago are unreasonable reaches. Claremont McKenna College in Pomona, California–outside of Los Angeles-- is another highly selective option. CMC, however, is a small school in a consortium of five schools (Pomona College, Scripps–all female, Harvey Mudd --all engineering, Claremont McKenna–government, political science & economics, and Pitzer). You can take classes at all 5 schools, and dining facilities are open to all students from all 5 schools.
Liberal Arts Colleges (LACs) may place a stronger emphasis on essays & personal qualities. Schools that are SAT/ACT optional emphasis GPA, rigor of coursework, essays & teacher recs.
Bowdoin College in Maine is SAT optional–but it is also highly selective. Great for economics, government, political science & a host of other areas of study. Great food & great dorms in a semi-rural near the ocean location.
Consider St. Mary’s College of Maryland. It is the state’s honors college. Co-ed LAC. Beautiful waterfront location.