<p>Lefty, if you are still reading - What are your reservations about Roger Williams? I have a friend who graduated from there about 20 years ago who is now a quite successful architect, and have read that they have done quite a bit in the last few years to upgrade buildings and programs. While it might not be a top tier school, if they have offered good money and your daughter likes it, I say it could be the right fit school. She will be successful and happy and a school she likes, and make the most of the opportunities. She could always transfer if she finds she is not totally happy.
If you were not aware of Amherst until now, as others have posted, your D probably would not be accepted. Many students start early in high school to prepare for admission to Amherst, Williams, etc. It’s a very, very well known school all over, with an excellent reputation. If you haven’t heard of it, you probably weren’t looking at that caliber school to begin with…</p>