<p>Well, this is why its so important to have safety schools. What you could do, is have her take a year off and then re-apply to colleges in fall 2011. I once talked to a counselor at Columbia University and they said thats always a fine option. If you do this I would high suggest doing ED. Good luck x</p>
<p>Well, after the school musical, senior trip, prom and AP exams my daughter is FINALLY able to get back to the search. We’ve been researching Gap year options - and she has chosen 13 schools for next year that look appealing along with looking at a few on the list that are open this year yet so things are looking up a bit. We still don’t have a clue - but at least we don’t feel trapped Thank you all for your advice - I’ll keep you posted.</p>
<p>that’s great news … good luck to your daughter with her gap year and with her applications next year!</p>
<p>You should check the list often. Some new ones appeared since the beginning</p>
<p>Ursinus (#71 LAC, CTCL)
Ohio Wesleyan (#105 LAC, CTCL)
Hampshire (#119 LAC, CTCL,limited freshman)</p>
<p>Ursinus in Pennsylvania is a very good option!</p>
<p>found out that if you apply by June 15th to New College of Florida, you are guaranteed a scholarship there in some amount ranging from $1,000-$12,500. Out of state tuition is about $28,949 per year and considering you were thinking of applying to some great schools, you should get a great scholarship there! Here’s the website to enter in your stats and see how much money you could get: [url=<a href=“http://www.ncf.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/out-of-state-students]New”>http://www.ncf.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/out-of-state-students]New</a> College of Florida - Paying for College<a href=“on%20that%20website,%20it%20says%20that%20you%20get%20scholarship%20money%20if%20you%20apply%20by%20april%2015th%20but%20on%20the%20main%20admissions%20site%20-%20%5Burl=http://www.ncf.edu/admissions/apply]New%20College%20of%20Florida%20-%20Apply[/url]%20,%20it%20says%20june%2015th”>/url</a></p>
<p>All the reviews I’ve read about NCF have been great, it’s still taking applications and it seems to be a great learning experience plus you can save some money (not as expensive as other LAC’s at that level especially with the scholarship)</p>
<p>My D has been reading about New college - we had her pretty much convinced to apply but in many of the reviews they talk about the drug and partying, dirty campus and casual atmosphere so she’s thinking that’s not the best fit for her. She’s a pretty serious student.</p>
<p>I live about 20 minutes away from new college, and I always do photoshoots there for my AP photo class simply because the campus is so beautiful…Sarasota is such a great place, home to Siesta Key beach, one of the best in the world. I wouldn’t make a decision based on reviews from people who obviously have something against the school, this coming from a High school senior who has lived in sarasota all her life. It’s beautiful.</p>
<p>You can find negative comments on the internet about every college that exists. I would not rule out a college based on internet posts. Apply, see what happens, and visit before accepting the offer. That’s the only way to make an informed decision. I am sure there are many students who can’t cut Harvard who write negative stuff too!</p>
<p>to be honest, you’re gonna find drugs and alcohol a big part of any college culture. That’s just how kids are now a days. I’m at Clemson and even though we are not ranked among the top party schools in the country, there is immense pressure to drink alcohol and intake drugs. It’s something you’ll have to deal with even at the top schools in the country.</p>
<p>tom:</p>
<p>with all due respect, Dartmouth is one of the leaders in partying…yeah, it has top-notch academics to along, but the Greek system dominates the social scene. Midd also has its fair share of drinking…</p>
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<p>hahahahahaha: PR ranked Clemson #2 not to long ago. But yes, there is partying at every college, particularly at those with D1 sports & Greek systems.</p>
<p>^haha touche! though it’s not currently ranked! and hasn’t been ranked since I started considering colleges 3-4 years ago</p>
<p>I would reconsider taking AP exams. The schools that most interest your D don’t accept AP credits. My S’s school does, but he never took credit for them as he wanted to make the most of the academic offerings in college. My D, at a college that doesn’t accept them, decided against taking them her senior year and we got our money back. It sure helped with the crazy end of year schedule.</p>
<p>well AP exams have probably already passed I believe…</p>
<p>First, I am sorry for your daughter’s disappointment. It has to be tough for her to change plans in midstream. </p>
<p>Second, after reading the entire thread, if she is unable to get off the wait list, I think that there are 2 really good options still available. </p>
<p>The first is what has already been mentioned – a gap year where she can travel, live independently, volunteer for some cause and have some really good and life changing experiences.</p>
<p>From looking at the NACAC list and comparing it to your daughter’s obvious academic strengths and love of New England – the option that screams to me is Marlboro College. Marlboro is an academically intense environment that will truly challenge your daughter. While it doesn’t have the prestige or name recognition of a Dartmouth or the other schools on your daughter’s list, I am convinced that she would not get an inferior education when compared to any of her other schools. In fact, as a percentage they put more students in graduate school than any of the other schools on her list.</p>
<p>If she can deal with the size, it seems to me to be the perfect choice at this point in time.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>