<p>Fit is also a factor in admissions at LACs. With a small student body, they need to find students who will fit in – who understand and appreciate the prevailing culture. Who really want to be there. Who will contribute their talents, skills and life experience to the campus community. </p>
<p>This is where extracurriculars and backgound are significant, as demonstrated by your recommendations, resumes and essays, especially the “Why College X?” essay. Demonstrated interest such as visits also help. The value of fit is abstract and hard to quantify but for sure being a good fit will increase your chances and a bad fit the opposite.</p>