<p>I would add Bennington to the list. I don’t see Reed as a good fit. Bard might be a good place for you. Hampshire, definitely. RISD no, unless you have a killer portfolio. (Yes, expensive, but definitely NOT 1000/month for art supplies!)</p>
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<p>I’m no fan of Reed - study hard; drug hard is my take on it. Of the 3 people I know who have gone there, they all struggled with the environment</p>
<p>You sound like you were made for Hampshire College.</p>
<p>I second Marlboro, Sarah Lawrence, New College of FL, Bard (or Simon’s Rock), and Evergreen. You might also be interested in Bennington, Eugene Lang, and NYU Gallatin.</p>
<p>Sarah Lawrence, Eugene Lang, Smith, Columbia College Chicago</p>
<p>i believe NYU’s Gallatin college would be worth looking into. it’s just an undergraduate branch that deviates from the standard college (College of Arts and Sciences).</p>
<p>I wish you luck on your decision. I found many similarities in your description of yourself with my daughter, who is still in HS. Your story helps those of us who are in the process of trying to find the best fit for our children. She loves to learn, but HATES it when they ruin all the fun with all their requirements, testing, grading, competition, etc. I would have to add Math Geek to the description, though, as well. Anyone know a good school like you have been suggesting that would be comfortable for a potential Math Major?</p>
<p>Hampshire, Bard, Sarah Lawrence, Bennington, Eugene Lang, Warren Wilson, with Hampshire probably being the best for financial aid, will meet about 98% of need. But we all know that we must take these statistics with a grain of salt. D#3 is in process of applying to Hampshire & Eugene Lang.</p>