<p>My d is looking at northeastern LAC's. Are there any in particular that need/want geographic diversity and are more willing to admit students from Texas?</p>
<p>i think you'll find at most northeastern LACs, geographic diversity is a big plus</p>
<p>I imagine that the farther north you go, the more desireable are students from warm parts of the country. Places like Bowdoin come to mind.</p>
<p>After reading another thread about geographic distribution, I noticed that many top colleges have a lot of students from Texas--no surprise since Texas is one of the larger--in population--states. It doesn't seem that being from Texas is going to be a big advantage. Many colleges like to brag that they have "students from all 50 states," but there probably isn't a great shortage of applicants from Texas. Being from Alaska, Hawaii, Wyoming,
Arkansas, Mississippi etc. might be more of an advantage. Otherwise, ditto NSM--look at the far north.</p>
<p>I agree with atomom -- I don't think being from Texas gives you any boost for geographic diversity because of the sheer number of Texas students.</p>
<p>Look at Hamilton College in New York. They do want to attract more students from outside the northeast (according to posted Board of Trustees minutes), and they have a scholarship fund specifically for students from Texas, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. Hamilton has a beautiful campus and excellent academics, and they do a great job attracting interesting speakers.</p>
<p>Just remembered - that same scholarship fund also provides travel scholarships so prospectives students from those states can visit Hamilton.</p>
<p>Holy Cross-top30 LAC near Boston. Also Maine schools-Colby and Bowdoin.</p>