<p>I live in the mid-Atlantic. My kids went to Friends schools and have a fairly extensive social network of other “peculiar people” (as Qs have been called.)</p>
<p>I’m glad to hear you’ll be applying to Earlham. It seems like a great match for you. And you are right to think carefully about Colorado College. I think the place is wonderful, but no, the block plan is not for everyone.</p>