I don’t think of MHC as sheltered. Not with the consortium and not with the sort of women it has always attracted. The image is empowered, the right balance of goal oriented, independent and collaborative.
It’s a great choice.
I’m glad your daughter is happy at Pitt.
I think you might want to educate yourself a little about MH or any of the smaller LACs before suggesting that they are too “sheltered.” With fairly easy access to Boston and NYC I am sure she will seek out those urban experiences as well.
My daughter is only 1/2 Indian and not really an “international student” in the way you mean.
I would have chosen a more urban campus for me…but this was about DD who was very clear in what she wanted for the next four years.
Congrats to all 3 of you CValle!
Imo, another success factor is that both parents were open to more / different viewpoints, and kept the focus on the big picture: finding a good, affordable fit for your daughter.
Do stick around for a bit- your experience is fresh & relevant, and you may be able to use it to help somebody else coming up behind you on the path.
(and do go check out the parent cafe)
Congratulations, I love MHC, what a great choice!
Thank you for the detailed post, which I hope will be useful to many readers.
Congratulations to your daughter for knowing what she wanted and finding it.
@CValle Best wishes to you and your daughter!!
Congrats 
Congrats CValle and D! She’ll have to get a copy of ‘Dirty Dancing’ and watch it a few times so she’ll know the lines when they play the movie in the amphitheater at the beginning of the year -“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”
Just out of curiosity - did she accept any places on those wait-lists?
These victory laps are my favorite posts on CC. They share hope and shed light into the dark tunnel of college admissions. Congrats and thanks for taking the time to share @CValle .
@CValle – I like the “likely” designation. If we had another kid I’d probably use the following labels: “likely”, “maybe”, “nope”.
Congrats! Sounds like a long process. I just joined, so sorry if I missed the answers but where what did your daughter apply? You seem to imply that 1550 and perfect grades weren’t enough to get her into some schools. Would you mind sharing details about why?
@CValle: “…as the journey comes to an end”? I hope you are not thinking of leaving! The journey’s not over! Both you and your daughter will continue to learn about the crazy life experience that is college and hopefully you will stick around CC for a while and share your wisdom with the new and younger members of the CC community. Your journey will simply transition from being a receiver of advice to a giver of it. It’s experienced parents and students that gives CC it’s value. Please stay!
@CValle Congratulations to your D! By golly, the grit of your D to power through 21 applications! And now she’s made a choice that’s perfect for her! As a longtime lurker and now more regular poster, I appreciate the time you took to summarize the college journey. I found these “victory lap” discussions to be so helpful when I was new to CC.
And while the journey to the college decision is ending, there’s still the Smith College board and other CC boards to join! (I just discovered a “Bride of Sasquatch” outfit here: http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/923318-worst-dressed-when-ugly-and-expensive-meet-p43.html) Don’t leave CC now that we can relax with non-college talk! 
@EEKLR01 Quite a few threads and posts discuss the disappointment and confusion of CO2018 students (and parents) because of denials and waitlists despite stellar test scores/GPA/class rank and extracurricular activities.
Where do I find those threads? Though I’d still like to hear from the OP
@Dolemite - Yes she did - Brown and UChicago although at this point I don’t think she would take the seat if offered. She had originally thought she wanted an urban experience…but priorities have changed.
@EEKLR01 - If I had that answer I could MINT money. She had the grades and amazing recommendations. Her essays were strong (so said the places that admitted her and commented directly on the essays). My guess - ECs were not outstanding enough. She goes to HS abroad, is a drama kid, has directed the school plays, had voluntary service. Pretty average ECs. No international/national awards.
@CValle - welcome from a MoHo mom class of 2021. We were in a very similar situation last year. My D had great scores, grades and extras. Accepted to some great schools mostly larger and after a visit to Mount Holyoke accepted her 21st Century Scholarship and her place in the class of 21. If I can be of any assistance to you please do not hesitate to reach out. My D is thriving there. She is a bio/chem major and plays rugby. Once again, welcome.
Great post @CValle Seems like our Ds were living parallel lives and wound up in same place!
Oh you may think that you’re out of here but if you’re like any of us…you’ll hang around for years…you won’t believe the new anxieties that your college kids have planned for you…
@SouthernHope- ssssshhhhhhhh! let her enjoy the moment