<p>Hey everyone I'm really interested in Wesleyan and I absolutely love that school. However it's a selective school and there's always a chance you'll get denied at a selective school. Can anyone recommend schools similar to Wesleyan that are equally or less selective? Also, I had been looking at Oberlin college. What are your opinions of it?</p>
<p>Some that come to mind are Vassar (I think this might be one of the most similar), and then some midwest ones Oberlin, Grinnell, Macalester, maybe Kenyon. You could always apply to Brown as a reach too.
Oberlin is a good school, probably about the same level as Wesleyan, I think it is similar culturally to Wesleyan. They’re both very liberal, as are the rest of the ones I listed.</p>
<p>Thanks dude, my cousin actually went to brown and he loved it so I might. Do you know how the area around Oberlin is? I’m from Long Island, New York and spend a lot of my time in the city so I’m a little worried about going to place in the midwest.</p>
<p>“Similar to Wesleyan” in what respects?
What characteristics most appeal to you?</p>
<p>I love the liberal feel, I’m a big fan of architecture and I really love the way the campus looks, I’m an avid reader and I know that they have a large library, I’m a big fan of history and I love how old it is, but most of all I love how academically outstanding the school is. I get bored easily with things that don’t challenge me and that causes me to change my mind quite a bit, which makes me love how Wesleyan seems strong in all areas so I can take a wide array of courses. I also tend to favor the Northeast over other regions of the country just because it’s where I’ve lived for a substantial part of my life and the other places I’ve visited around the country don’t have the same appeal, but this isn’t a huge deal and I’m willing to try new things and go elsewhere.</p>
<p>My nephew went to Wesleyan. He also liked Oberlin, Skidmore, and NYU.</p>
<p>To those mentioned (Vassar, Macalester, Oberlin, Kenyon, Grinnell) add Bates, Colby, Colorado College, Reed, and Whitman. New College of FL and St. Mary’s College of MD (public LACs) are less selective and expensive (before aid, that is.)</p>
<p>How is skidmore academically?</p>
<p>Skidmore has a good reputation, but it is a bit less selective than Wesleyan/Oberlin. So it might be a good place to look into maybe as a back-up (depending on your statistics etc.).</p>
<p>Academically my statistics are strong, but my ecs kind of lack. I have 2 clubs, 1 for two years, 1 for 3, an internship at a supreme court office, volunteering at a hospital, and I’m going to do some other volunteer stuff this summer. I’m hoping that doesn’t hold me back too much. Oh by the way, thanks for the help so far everyone, I do appreciate everyone taking the time.</p>
<p>I hadn’t realized it was that big of a deal, but thanks for the assurance.</p>
<p>Brown University</p>
<p>Maybe Willamette? It’s especially good for students interested in politics as it’s literally across the street from the Oregon state capitol</p>
<p>Carleton 10 char</p>
<p>Williams, Middlebury, Bowdoin, Amherst</p>
<p>Those colleges are awesome, but I’m not so sure I’d be able to get. Wesleyan is less selective and I’m already reaching with that imo. It might be worth a shot though to try Middlebury and Bowdoin, but Amherst and Williams are probably too selective.</p>
<p>Middlebury is just as selective, or almost. Otherwise you have been given some good leads. Skidmore, Vassar, Oberlin, etc. You are right to be careful about making you list too full of reaches and not enough matches.</p>