<p>Hi all!
I'm currently a junior on the lookout for schools to add to my list! :) I'm primarily interested in psych, drama, and gender studies, and I'm looking for flexible colleges with little to no core requirements. </p>
<p>I've researched schools with B.A. drama programs that allow minors or double majors (i.e. Emerson, Northwestern) as well as some artsy LAC's like Bard and New Paltz that would stimulate me academically and creatively! </p>
<p>I'm looking for a school that encourages students to faciliate their own education. Others things like environmental consiousness and diversity are factors, too. </p>
<p>In terms of qualifications, I have average grades and test scores (3.4 unweighted, 2150 SAT), so super competitive schools, unfortunately, aren't an option. I'd been involved with non-profits related to psych all throughout high school, though, and I'm intensely involved in high school and community theatre. I love and believe in the power of theatre, and I would love to explore drama therapy in grad school. </p>
<p>I'd appreciate and am open to any input from you all! Thanks so much.</p>
<p>Grinnell College – only required course is a freshman tutorial (a small seminar class of offbeat topics to choose from), plus whatever specific requirements a major has. School’s mission is to promote social justice and it puts resources behind that objective, and the school has a system of “self-governance.” Huge endowment translates into wonderful, new facilities, small class sizes, research opportunities, faculty mentoring. It is among the most diverse of all liberal arts colleges. </p>
<p>Macalester has distribution requirements, but otherwise would be a great fit for what you want. Twin Cities are primo for theater!</p>
<p>Do you have a geographical preference, for a part of the country or a type of location (urban/suburban/rural)? Do you care about size? These factors will help us think of options for you.</p>
<p>I’d add Goucher College near Baltimore as a good fit for your grades/scores. It has programs you’re looking for. It can be seen as a little high on academic requirements, as part of how it defines “liberal arts,” so you should ask about those specifics. You might find it works for you. Good luck!</p>
<p>Suggestions:
Grinnell
Smith
Hampshire
Sarah Lawrence
Eugene Lang
Beloit
Bennington
Hamilton
Colgate
Vassar
Bard
NYU/Gallatin
Oberlin
Univ. of Rochester
Wesleyan
Wheaton (MA)</p>
<p>Thank you all for the fantastic suggestions!
Emmybet, I don’t have any geographical preferences, but I’ve been looking for schools with plenty of public transportation options and they happen to be in more urban areas.</p>
<p>And I’d loved to get to know my professors, so a small to medium sized school would be ideal.</p>
<p>You should look into Columbia College Chicago. they have the option of creating your own major (interdisciplinary) so you can combine your interests.</p>