<p>Oops, sorry, I thought Rhodes was a women’s college. I’ll look into that then 
I will take a look at some of the reaches mentioned just in case. South Carolina is huge, which is one of the things that’s most important to me in a school (I want to avoid anything too large).</p>
<p>Whenhen, I don’t see it as being picky as much as just knowing what I’m looking for. While I’m conservative, I’m not trying to avoid center-left environments. As you said, a class where everyone agrees is not very interesting. On the other hand, I go to a very liberal high school where hardly anyone agrees with me. I don’t mind diversity of opinion, but I don’t want to be alone in my views.</p>
<p>Ucbalumnus, TCU and SMU are safeties for admissions and affordability in my case. I’m also a fairly likely candidate for the honors colleges and merit aid at those schools. I don’t mind the varying religious affiliations because while they’re both religious schools, there is plenty of religious diversity. I’m Episcopalian, so most types of Christian schools are fine for me, including catholic schools. I’m also completely open to schools with no religious affiliation. </p>