<p>Hi Pennylane17,
I visited both Reed and Lewis and Clark with my son, and I think both are fabulous. I think you should apply to any school that “sings” to you. Like my mom says about the lottery, you can’t win if you don’t play. And you have such a strong desire. Here is a suggestion: (I am a high school English teacher.) </p>
<p>“During my first year at ____ , I felt that my special intellectual curiosity could not be supplied for.”</p>
<p>“supplied for” sounds like a weak translation of “satisfied.” I would tweak that if you haven’t already sent it.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you!</p>