<p>NJMomx3: Glad to hear that you and your d loved MHC. A year ago, that was my d and I, who visited/interviewed at Wellesley, MHC, and Smith in two days. The difference was palpable – the vibe at MHC was so upbeat and engaging. My d is now an exceedingly happy “firstie.”</p>
<p>She actually finds the all-women environment refreshing, in part because her classmates don’t feel pressured to jockey for attention from male classmates. She has already been able to travel to Amherst, Northampton, and the mall in Holyoke, all of which have a sizeable number of men around.</p>
<p>Your d’s grades, tests (although MHC is test-optional) are very comparable to my d’s. She applied ED1 last year and was accepted right before Christmas. There are no guarantees, of course, but sounds like a “chance” is there. Hope that helps!</p>