Match me, for quirky academically focused sophomore interested in ASL [VA resident, 4.0 GPA, want merit]

I think RIT can give good merit. And while most people there are STEM majors, they have a nice arts program as well. It’s got a very unique (and we thought charming) vibe – quirky is the norm there. Deaf culture is completely incorporated into RIT. I would encourage OP to investigate it fully before ruling it out. Last year their supplemental essay was super easy, so I don’t think it would hurt to throw in an app. The only reason my son didn’t seriously consider attending was because it didn’t offer one of his possible majors.

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