<p>I'm a high school senior and trying to decide on a school that's the right fit, I want a school that's rigorous and strong academically and I also play a sport and was hoping to get playing time and a potentially an athletic scholarship. Hillsdale fits both of those criteria which was great. The only thing that makes me a little nervous is what I've heard about the conservative atmosphere and especially articles like this: <a href="http://www.collegemagazine.com/the-top-10-most-sexually-repressed-colleges/">http://www.collegemagazine.com/the-top-10-most-sexually-repressed-colleges/</a> However I went on an overnight visit there recently and I really didn't think it was as conservative as some make it out to be.. can anyone give me an idea of what the social scene actually looks like? </p>
<p>It’s fiscally conservative and rather socially conservative.
On the other hand, HIllsdale is rigorous academically- look for the thread where Warriordaughter posted her story - she was looking for a conservative college though. </p>
<p>Rigorous, strong academically, possibility to play a sport = there are lots of colleges that are less conservative than Hillsdale and would meet your criteria…</p>
<p>What are your stats?
What’s your parents’ budget?
What’s in-state for you?</p>
<p>33 act, over 4.0 gpa, probably want to get the net price to at least 20,000 or under 20,000 and from Ohio </p>
<p>If you are worried about the conservative atmosphere, keep looking. There are many good LACs that will offer you enough merit aid with your stats. </p>
<p>What’s your sport? What are your academic interests? How far are you willing to travel?</p>
<p>I’m interested in biology or something in the sciences and I’m willing to travel up to 6 hours away </p>
<p>Hillsdale is not a Christian college…conservative but not Christian.</p>