<p>I had posted a thread on this forum a couple of weeks ago, but I just got back from a college trip and have some new, different things I'm looking for. Here are some things I'm looking for in a university, though it need not have all of them:</p>
<p>-Diversity in terms of types of students. Like students are creative and not afraid to be different, but also "normal", down to earth students. You see? Like a good mix between student personalities I'd say.
-Academically motivated students. I'd want this to be common among then students. Although, I don't want the students to be so cutthroat they're not willing to help. </p>
<p>-A school that reflects my hardwork. I have a 31 on ACT and a 4.0 UW GPA. I'm looking for a school that is highly regarded and will show for my 4 years of accomplishments in high school. </p>
<p>-In or near a city. I learned that cities can offer unparalleled resources to students, and I definitely want a school that takes advantage of the city.
-Have a campus/ community feel (so basically NOT nyu).</p>
<p>-Students are service oriented and friendly.</p>
<p>-School pride/ sense of community STRONG. although, i don't only want it to come from sports or greek life.</p>
<p>-Internships/ study abroad easy and accessable. </p>
<p>-Easy to meet professors and get to know them, small classes for the most part</p>
<p>-Nice, beautiful campus</p>
<p>I was thinking Emory... what do you think, any other suggestions?</p>
<p>Duke fits all your desires. About the city concern, the campus is 8 miles away from Chapel Hill, a decently-sized city, unlike Durham. Duke is a bit more competitive than Emory (11% vs 25% admission rates), but I think you can do it. (I did!)</p>
<p>Take a look into Carnegie Mellon, it has many things your looking for</p>
<p>Schools to Consider:</p>
<p>Rice
Washington University in St.Louis
Northwestern
University of Wisconsin-Madison
College of William and Mary
Georgetown
UNC-Chapel Hill
Duke
Pomona
Claremont McKenna</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who replied… I’ll take a look at these schools</p>
<p>LAC or small research U?</p>
<p>If LAC, we liked Furman quite a bit and it fits everything you’re asking for. It’s outside of Greenville, but very close to it.</p>
<p>If small research U, my guy chose U of Rochester and it also seems to fit everything you’re asking for.</p>
<p>You haven’t mentioned size or geography. I suggest Macalester College in St. Paul fits most of your criteria as well as your academic profile.</p>
<p>Cost restrictions (i.e. what can your family afford)? Based on the criteria you’ve listed I would add Reed and Lewis and Clark.</p>
<p>Carnegie Mellon and Pitt as they meet your criteria and are next to each other. Also consider the Boston schools like BU, NEU, and BC.</p>
<p>Net price limit?
Intended or possible major(s)?</p>
<p>Before going on a trip, run the net price calculator at each college to determine how affordable it is. If it is not affordable, and there is no realistic chance of a big merit scholarships, it is not worth visiting or applying to.</p>
<p>Of course, also check whether the school has the academic offerings that you may want to study, since that is the whole point of going to school.</p>