Thanks for that info @doschicos. We actually had to do a self-tour at Skidmore, and it is a good bet for her. She liked the “grungy” kids she saw. She likes kids with a little edginess. Bates is on the above list. Other colleges you listed have been discounted for various reasons. I actually love the sound of Whitman, and so does she. However, it has a big problem, in that it is 4 hours from Seattle. I think that is a deal killer for her. I wish I could convince her otherwise.