I’m not suggesting it for you - I’m just saying many schools offer a DC program.
If you look into Charleston, look into the Charleston Scholars and International Fellows Program. They do have a data science major.
If you love W&M to the extreme that you’d apply ED, you likely wouldn’t like Charleston. It’s urban, it’s touristy (to a level Willamsburg can’t touch) and it’s a party town/school. My daughter applied to both but she loves the city. I knew the day we visited Junior year that even though she wanted to see others, that was where she’d be. W&M is anything but - so very different - and she would have chosen Charleston anyway - even with W&M’s prestige - as she did over other prestigious schools she was admitted to (WL at W&M and didn’t stay on the WL).
Given the international focus, you might add U of SC. I don’t see how UVA fits but that’s me.
But not trying to add to your list or change your list (except to look deeper into UVA) - just letting you know other schools have DC programs. It’s not unique at all. The curriculum may be but you should check each school’s curriculum anyway for your data major (it can be different at different schools).
If you do like DC, both GW and AU give merit - although not necessarily a ton. Not sure on the data analytics how any of the three are.
You have 20 common app spots - so you have more to use -if you’re willing to pay the app fee (some will waive) and do the essays - which often are duplicative.
Yes, and I don’t think it’s a good fit. The OP should look further into Penn before applying. The Penn music department is fine, but not particularly strong, and it is in CAS. Business Analytics is in the Wharton School. You can’t just “double major” in these subjects. First, the OP would have to get admitted to Wharton (the most difficult of the Penn undergrad schools to gain admittance to) as an incoming freshman or try to back-door in if admitted to CAS (also not easy). Then, he’d have to complete the requirements for an uncoordinated dual degree between CAS and Wharton. This is not an easy path.
Out of curiosity, have you ever looked into an actuarial science major? It seems like something that might possibly be of interest to you.
If you’re still looking into schools and adding possibilities, I’ve thought of a few that you might want to consider. I suspect you would be an extremely likely admit to all of them and that you would receive substantial merit aid:
Calvin (MI): There are about 3100 undergrads at this Christian school. The school also tends to produce a lot of students who go on for their doctorates in academic disciplines, which I usually think of as an indicator of intellectually engaged students. Some of the particular programs that might interest you include:
Its music major indicates that it’s designed to allow students to double major in another discipline.
It offers a Data Science major if you prefer that to the Business Analytics one, as well as a degree in Global Development Studies which can be tailored to one’s goals, including business. And if you do become interested in actuarial science, they offer a major, too.
Drake (IA): There are about 2900 undergrads at this school in Des Moines, a place with lots of financial interests. 49% of students double or triple major or have more than one minor here, so there should be good opportunities for you to do the same. And they have a site discussing some of their global opportunities. And a bit unusual for a school of this size, there is also an Honors Program that might be of interest.
A B.A. in Music is offered, should you not want a professional music degree which would be much more intensive. And the music department’s website mentions additional opportunities and resources for students.
I think that I mentioned this to you in another thread but many of your schools overlap with my S24 who is also interested in music and ? (economics, etc). Many of your schools have music departments who would be happy to meet with you and provide support. If you havent reached out to the music department directly do so!
I see that only Wheaton from your original list is a Christian school, so I’m not sure to what extent you’re looking for that type of campus. But looking at your activities, Baylor comes to mind as a potential fit - you’ll find a good number of students who have a very similar church background, and both music and business are strong. We happen to know two current students in the music school, one in composition and one in music education. Both are having great experiences. It would be likely for admission, and while merit aid there is unpredictable, there’s a decent chance of getting down to 50k.
Music is a humanities, although there appear to be some colleges that do not consider music or other art to be a core high school subject category. It may be safer if the “humanities” recommendation comes from an English or history teacher at colleges that do not mention any kind of art in their required or recommended high school preparation.
Of course, some colleges may have preferences about what subjects (at least among what they consider core high school subjects) to get teacher recommendations from, but others may not.
As a side note, I’m also looking for a relatively conservative school. I haven’t gone through my list yet to check, but any conservative suggestions would be great!
Conservative in political leanings, or student behavior (i.e. level of drinking, partying, sex, etc.)? Also, does it matter if such tendencies are due to student choice and self-selection, versus college administration pushing them or having rules (like curfews in the dorms to regulate student behavior)?
W&M is decidedly liberal. While niche is just one source, they show 54% democrat, 20% republican. That seems about right - it’s known to be a liberal school. Most with strong politics will be.
Baylor = conservative.
Miami = 35% Republican, 24% democrat - per niche. Also seems about right.
Much bigger - but very nice and also very conservative - Auburn.
Conservative in student behavior. I’d prefer parties to be limited. I don’t care if the conservative nature is due to student choice or administration. I also don’t want dorms where male and female students can room together. I’d prefer dorms where makes and female students live in separate wings/floors/halls.
You may want to consider each college individually with respect to:
Dorm policies of the kind you mention. Note that, at many colleges, it is the norm for upper class residential students to live nearby off-campus, so students can choose their off-campus housing arrangements as they see fit within the constraints of local housing markets.
Low or no presence of fraternities and sororities. Fraternities and sororities tend to correlate to more drinking and such (although some colleges without fraternities and sororities do have high levels of drinking).
Just an FYI. William and Mary has some dorms that are Co Ed by floor and some that are Co Ed by room. It depends on what the bathroom set up is. My son’s freshman dorm was co ed by room but he had a private bathroom. The dorm he will be living in this fall is Co Ed by floor and has a shared hall bathroom.
They also offer gender inclusive housing. Students have to specifically request it. As a practical matter, I don’t think it is all that common. It may happen more in some of the upperclassmen dorms with a suite or apartment style where each student has their own bedroom.
I have considered Purdue but it seems a bit big. I’ve also come to the conclusion that if I end up wanting to go to a state school, I’ll just go to one in state.
Miami is a great option. A slam dunk to me.I know they have all girl floors - because it’s the sorority houses. Purdue is large in populace but the campus is manageable.
They all have parties - you’d have to go to a Hillsdale type, the ultimate conservative or a religious school to avoid that.