<p>All these lists are a bit suspect, but for the record, Grinnell is cited in the top ten on a college review site that is quoted on Huffington Post. </p>
<p>what I find fun, especially for the sake of this forum, are these quotes in the comment section:</p>
<p>"I live in Grinnell, and I love interacting with these amazing students. But I am amazed at the quote where the student says it might be warm enough to "lay out" in the grass. I despair for the English language when a very bright college student says lay instead of lie in the grass."</p>
<p>"As a Grinnell alum, I feel called to defend the grammar of this student at my alma mater. The phrase "lay out" is the cultural vernacular term for sunbathing. Grinnellians, while highly intellectual, are notoriously unpretentious."</p>
<p>Fun fact: the same website also ranked it as the #1 Hipster college! I think that such rankings really show that many people perceive Grinnell College as a truly outstanding college. This is why I don’t let it get me down when so few people have heard of my school.</p>
<p>Well, this makes me feel like we are on the right track for D2. Every one of those colleges except Wesleyan is on her potential list (although she did not like Pomona when we visited, preferred Harvey Mudd). We are looking forward to her visit to Grinnell next month!</p>
<p>I say this is a kind way. I do not mean harm.</p>
<p>Grinnell’s 1960’s-1990’s was exemplified as a “selected” school – meaning that great students applied and got in as Grinnell was not chosen by others. With the advent of internet, Common App, and US News lists, the school’s acceptance rate dropped drastically – but still well above the outrageously competitive rates of the NE LAC’s. Many who want to get in today may not be able to attend as the admissions’ numbers make this hidden gem competitive. Grinnell – in short – evolved from a “selected” to a “selective” school – often to the detriment of the serious or concerned student whose numbers may fall below the higher standards incorporated by the admissions’ office which has received a tremendous surge in qualified applicants.</p>
<p>The recent US News dropping to 19th was good news to this alum. The school’s popularity may diminish, but should in turn allow Grinnell to become more “selected.” I would bet that the student body will not change, and the professors will not recognize any lesser caliber. The reduction can hopefully only mean greater chance for admission by students who select Grinnell.</p>
Every one of those colleges except Wesleyan is on her potential list (although she did not like Pomona when we visited, preferred Harvey Mudd). We are looking forward to her visit to Grinnell next month!</p>