<p>Consolation - I can’t speak for the OP, but my 3.64 UW, ACT 34 kid was waitlisted at Haverford. I think when you get acceptance rates at <25%, you have to consider it a reach no matter what the stats are.</p>
<p>OP</p>
<p>My son felt the student type at the Claremonts similar to Haverford, but the Acceptance Rates are just as low (or lower). If he can handle the sunny weather, Pitzer and Pomona may be worth a look.</p>
<p>Though he did not apply, son also liked:
Lewis & Clark
U of Puget Sound
Oberlin (same type of AR as Haverford)
Sewanee (very remote)</p>
<p>Haverford has very good FA and is one of the few schools that I would have hesitated if my kid wanted to go ED. If your son is set on it, ED would be worthwhile.</p>
<p>I kept notes as we went thru the process. If I can find the early notes then I will pm you some of the other schools he researched and listed as similar (Yes, I made him take some crazy notes).</p>
<p>@Curious Jane - Haverford DOES have upper classmen live on Freshmen halls to perform the social aspects of the RA that you described. It is called “Customs People”</p>