<p>gracieloos: honestly my D fell in love (I mean in LOVE) with the school when we visited, and just completed her first year there. Unfortunately the lack of a “college town” got to her badly and she put out some transfer apps. She was accepted to every transfer school she applied, and has decided to move to New York City. Talk about a change! </p>
<p>My D doesn’t drive, and was 3000 miles from “home” which didn’t bother her one bit. She loved the weather. She loved the school (excellent classes, stimulating women to socialize with), but not being able to do anything within her own community (walking distance, even a mile or two), was not going to do it for her. There wasn’t much opportunity for off campus work without a car, so that wasn’t an option for her.</p>
<p>MHC is DEFINITELY a school that reviews the whole person. My D did not submit test scores, had excellent recommendations, diverse ECs, not super high grades, but always took honors courses and AP classes when available. She interviewed in person when she visited the school in the fall of her senior year. In fact she appied ED, was deferred, and was accepted during the regular acceptance period. MHC has informed her that she is welcome to return if her transfer doesn’t match up to her dreams. She received a warmly written letter from her advisor upon officially withdrawing. MHC is not for everyone, and I’m sorry it wasn’t for my D, but she gave it her all. </p>
<p>I would highly recommend a visit if that’s possible. Are you int’l? See if MHC can get you in touch with any students from your area to communicate with via e-mail or IM. Have you seen pictures (other than the MHC website)? The school and its surroundings are beautiful, but very remote. And yes, 35 miles to the nearest airport (Hartford, Connecticut). It costs a pretty penny (about $45 each way) by shuttle. There’s no public transportation (that I know of) to the airport. Being in a remote area has it’s pros and its cons, that’s for sure.</p>