<p>whenwhen, thanks. I have read b@rium’s posts, but she feels like an outlier to me. If I’m recalling correctly, she was set on earning a PhD in math from only the most selective universities. I also wonder if she was experiencing some discrimination because she is a woman. </p>
<p>Swarthmore and Penn are likely beyond my son with his scores/stats, and Haverford is a reach, but not as big as the others. Would he be better off majoring in math at Penn State than studying math at a place like Macalester, where he could possibly take classes at the University of Minnesota, if necessary? </p>
<p>I don’t think, at this point, he’s thinking PhD in math anyway. While I didn’t get the sense that a lot of students at Haverford double major, he might very well choose to at some of the schools we’re considering. He’s also interested in linguistics and psychology. </p>
<p>He doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life, which is why the LACs hold such great appeal.</p>
<p>LakeClouds, yes, Lafayette is definitely in the mix! Do you have any thoughts on how it compares with Trinity or Union (for a kid who LOVES the vibe at Haverford). I thought it was pretty interesting that Haverford’s new president is coming from Lafayette; hoping the new Lafayette president will bring some of Middlebury’s less fratty vibe with her.</p>