How tough are well known liberal arts colleges?

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<p>Though I currently have no actual representation of my intellegence (SATs, ACT), I was curious in how competitive high-ranking liberal arts colleges are. My interests include Reed, Oberlin (with the conservatory), and maybe Amherst. I'm a creative person, and get good grades, but am nervous that LAC's are looking for the same kinds of people that apply to take Yale. What do LAC's look for in a student? Could you get in to a top ranking LAC with a 3.7 GPA and 2050 SAT score but creative EC's and strong interest in certain subjects? It would be nice to hear from some kids who have applied to LAC's and recieved results.</p>

<p>Thank you all so much!!!</p>

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<p>My d had a 3.65 GPA, 2250 SATs, creative EC's, and was rejected at Amherst and Wesleyan, and waitlisted at Vassar. </p>

<p>I'd say yes, they're looking for the same type of kids as Yale.</p>

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<p>Amherst is pretty damn competitive. Having "strong interest in certain subjects" definitely won't get you in by itself. An SAT of 2050 also seems kind of worrying...</p>

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<p>A family friend of mine with 2250 SATs and a national champion in debate was waitlisted at Wellesley and Amherst, and accepted at Swarthmore. Accepted at Rice, Duke, and Washington U SL. I would say they are just as competitive as Ivy League.</p>

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<p>I don't have an SAT of 2050, I'm just aiming low.</p>

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<p>Outside of the Little Three, how are other LAC's about in admission? Do they still look for Yale like kids, or do they vary?</p>

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<p>From other forums and thread, it seems that for very selective schools, e.g., Stanford, one needs to be in the 2100+ range, and have a good hook. Of course there may be a trade-off between score and "hookieness" [not a word]. The top LAC's are about that tough anymore. It would seem from CC that the Ivies and top LAC's are very very competitive with all stats rising.</p>

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<p>Thanks hikids</p>