<p>I applied to Colorado College and was accepted there and also at Pomona, Whitman, Scripps, and Willamette. I second the comparison to Whitman–they both have good outdoor programs, but so does Pomona and Pomona’s outdoor program doesn’t cost extra. That would be more of a reach/reachy-match school (15% acceptance) than CC for most kids, but it is an excellent school. I also think that a lot of people who go to CC also look at Lewis and Clark in Portland, OR, which, I believe, is less selective than CC and may make a good safety. </p>
<p>When I visited, I met someone who might choose CC over Stanford–seriously! Now that’s taking into consideration fit rather than prestige.</p>