I can answer a few of these as my D20 visited and applied to Dickinson last year.
- I’m not sure it’s a”hidden ivy” but it is a great school with a good reputation. Kids that do well there seem to have no problem getting into good grad schools.
2 & 3) no idea
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I would consider G-burg and F & M as peer schools. Fordham is probably more well known and Conn College seemed more academic to us the Dickinson when we toured. I think Conn being a NESCAC school gives it a little more prestige.
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My D was accepted with 2 years of HS Spanish (but she started in 8th grade so it was considered level 3) and 2 years of Latin (jr & sr year but she was only up to level 2). I wouldn’t worry about not taking a 4th year. She was also accepted in Fordham, American, Gettysburg and several other schools, some of which recommended 4 years of a language.
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Are u looking for FA or merit? We don’t qualify for aid but my D received about 20k in merit $$. She had a 3.75 UW, 2 AP’s, and 6 honors classes.
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Don’t think PA is really known for their skiing but there are some “mountains” there where you could do it.
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student body seemed pretty diverse to us when we toured.