Rank these Eastern colleges... 1-5 please

cadbury
Mon, 28 May 2007 15:39:52 +0000

Hi Nightingale.

Why THESE 5 schools? If your D is truly interested in going to a smaller Catholic college, Rochester shouldn’t be on the list at all. I think the other 4 are basically fine, mostly regional schools to which your D might consider adding Merrimack College (MA) and St Anselm (NH). But with D’s record, I’d suggest that she also reach for Holy Cross, BC, and possibly Trinity (Hartford). BTW I think the more prestigious colleges may offer her more merit aid.

My own D felt Providence was too athletic and too Catholic; and she didn’t feel that she fit in at Fairfield at all. Bottom line? Be sure your D visits all the schools on her list, preferably while students are on campus.