<p>anyone applied to a LAC with intentions of majoring in Art History, or is anyone at one now majoring in it?</p>
<p>i'm in love with Swarthmore, but their Art History program is a bit limited. :(</p>
<p>LAC, You're probably aware that the chance of transferring into LACs, especially selective ones, is LOW, so it's a good idea to cast a wide net.</p>
<p>Williams has what many would say is the top art history department in the country, world class museums and a strong network to the arts community. </p>
<p>Other LACs that I'd recommend would be Wesleyan, Hamilton, Kenyon, Vassar, Oberlin, Conn College, Skidmore. If you are female, Smith and Bryn Mawr.</p>
<p>I certainly wouldn't turn down Swarthmore, even though art history isn't one of its strongest departments. The Philadelphia museum is a fabulous resource and the New York art world is reasonably accessible. You can also take classes at Bryn Mawr which has a great art history program.</p>
<p>Since LACs are tough for transfers I'd also take a look at some of the larger school. If you have the grades for Swarthmore you could also consider Brown and Yale. Somewhat less selective (but still academically challenging) would be WUSTL, Boston University, Boston College and any one of many large state universities like Michigan, Virginia or North Carolina.</p>
<p>Good luck and let us know how you do.</p>
<p>thank you for the advice, momrath.
i guess i should provide some background: i'm a transfer applicant and have actually applied to eight schools (all LAC's, hence the user name), but swarthmore is my top choice despite its weak art history program. i'm also going to incorporate Philosophy and French or Women's Studies into my major/minor roster.</p>
<p>GL with swarthmore, as I also plan on transferring to a LAC but for art not art history and then going to an art school for post grad.</p>