<p>The OP’s SATs are very comfortably up in the top 25% for both Earlham and Kalamazoo, and she’s a val besides, with a GPA significantly above their averages, and some good AP scores. Both schools accept around 75% of applicants. I really do not think she has to go any lower to find a safety.</p>
<p>Bryn Mawr and Hampshire are a bit more difficult admits, but still very solidly in the match category, IMHO.</p>
<p>She will, of course, need a competent essay and solid recs. Bad recs could lead small schools of this type to reject a very qualified candidate. That, or an appearance of having phoned in the application.</p>
<p>All four are good, interesting schools, and well chosen alternatives for an intellectually-inclined student. </p>
<p>None of this addresses the issue of financial safety, though.</p>