Thanks @Dustyfeathers!!! we’ve looked at many of your suggestions. I was really hoping for feedback on the 4 I was asking about, not new suggestions but a quick response as I really do appreciate the ideas.
The kid is VERY specific about location and requirements and doesn’t want too small (under 1200) and would ideally like 5-6k. If the school is outside of the location it is an absolute non starter
Location no’s based on state/climate
-Earlham, Hendrix. I also have personal reasons for not wanting him in Indiana (family drama stuff).
Location no’s based on actual location of school in relation to other cities accessible by public transportation
-Juniata-- was on the list, recently removed, too remote for him
Financial no’s
-Muhlenberg-- would be on the list if it were affordable. They will offer merit at his stats but not enough.
-Hobart and William Smith, not affordable
Other no’s
-University of Maine at Orono. Too big and the ENVS is heavily Marine. He decided Maine was too remote and between Vermont and Maine only wanted to keep UVM on the list. We did look at several LAC’s between the 2 states
-Marlboro, College of the Atlantic - too small
-Unity college - too narrowly focused. He needs options if he changes his mind. SUNY ESF is not an option for the same reason.
I have not looked at the following (although St. Anything gets an immediate negative reaction)
St Mary’s of Maryland is a public institution, on the seashore of Chesapeake Bay with a country club like atmosphere. Close to DC and Annapolis. Not religious at all. Maryland’s Honors LAC
St John Schools of Annapolis and Santa Fe (Two campuses) are private and known for reading. Not religious at all.
Wells college offers a chance to take some classes at Cornell which may appea