<p>Here is what I can tell you. I have a son who is a national merit finalist and got near perfect SAT scores. He would rather shave his head than to have people know this about him. He simply does not define himself that way, and doesnt have an arrogant or materialistic bone in his body. He owns 5 pairs of cargo pants from target, one pair of shoes and ten t shirts…he feels that is enough in this world. Long hair, the kind of kid who just sits at a table at lunch and helps other kids with tutoring etc…on his own, not to put on college app.</p>
<p>So that said, he has gravitated to the schools with a strong honor code and quaker (not our religion) atmosphere. Haverford has been a top pick simply because they do not discuss grades with each other, and it felt right to him on many levels of stewardship and such. Guilford is another. Davidson felt privledged and snooty to him. I’d suggest you look at colleges that change lives website for some that are more this way…UNC asheville is a hidden gem of this sort as well.</p>