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<p>Reread my post. I said I do want studying, just not a campus that is all about studying 24/7. Since when is wanting to explore interests and activities at college a sign that I shouldn’t attend one at all? </p>
<p>Anyway, to those who offered real suggestions, thank you. </p>
<p>To clarify some things:</p>
<p>1.) I’m not at all “tempted” by partying/drinking/drugs. I just have no interest or desire, and I don’t want to be surrounded by people who think the only way to have fun at college is to partake in those extremely limited activities. People who think it’s one of the ways? Sure. That will be at every college campus. I drink sometimes myself, though only very lightly (say one glass of wine or one beer some nights). I merely seek a college where students are open to a variety of fun experiences and whose social life is not centered around the party scene.</p>
<p>2.) I am definitely considering women’s colleges. The ones I will definitely apply to include Smith, Sweet Briar, and Mount Holyoke. I am also highly considering the lesser-known Meredith and Hollins which also seem to fit my criteria very well. This being said, I want to apply to at least a couple co-eds so I have options.</p>
<p>3.) My stats are very good. By the time I graduate, I will have taken 5 AP’s (and have gotten 5’s on all the tests thus far) and many more honors classes. I have a 3.9 GPA right now, UW. Ranked in the top 1% of my class. 2150 SAT score. Blah blah blah. </p>
<p>4.) Academic interests…undecided. Something in the humanities though. I want to work in the TV industry post-graduation but most LACs and similar colleges don’t offer that major, and that’s fine with me. </p>
<p>5.) Financial constraints. Well, I come from a lower-middle class family. We will definitely need merit scholarships or need-based aid to make it work. </p>
<p>Thanks again for the suggestions. I’m going to look into all of the ones recommended. Keep 'em coming.</p>