<p>A happy update to the question… my daughter just returned with my husband from the Spring Sampler for Admitted Students at Mac, walked in the door, and said “I made up my mind and I’m going to Macalester”. She loved her second visit to the campus and came away very impressed with the students, academics, and the opportunities available in the St. Paul area. She thought she’d major in International Studies, but found that the Environmental Studies program really excites her. She still thinks Earlham would have been a great choice, but after having lived her life in a rural area thus far likes the idea of striking out into a more urban area. Thanks to all for your responses to my initial question!</p>