<p>Kenyon students have very little to do with the Kenyon Review. (And Oberlin College Press, which publishes FIELD magazine and three different book series, is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished literary presses in the country.) Among writers who’ve graduated from Oberlin: Franz Wright (winner of the Pulitzer Prize in poetry), Myla Goldberg, Tracy Chevalier, Ishmael Beah, Linda Gregerson, Michael Byers, David Maine, Alison Bechdel, Paul Russell, Gary Shteyngart, Matthew Sharpe, Thisbe Nissen, Thylias Moss, Bruce Beasley, and many, many others…</p>
<p>And redknight is right: Oberlin students are far from lazy–they’re among the hardest-working and most committed students anywhere.</p>
<p>Depends on how you measure - for total Ph.D.'s earned, yes. Swarthmore, Reed, Bryn Mawr, and Carleton (at least) have higher per graduate rates.</p>
<p>Have you considered Haverford (reachy) or Muhlenberg (sure bet with something of an creative/artsy reputation)?</p>
<p>Hi - You’ve got a great list, and some other fine schools under consideration.</p>
<p>My D’s stats were very similar to yours, and so was her list. Her choice came down to where she felt most wanted and welcome. </p>
<p>She chose Bryn Mawr, where the FA office worked with us to make things more affordable. English is one of their strengths, and my D loves being at a school where the focus is on learning and not necessarily on grades.</p>
<p>If I were you, I’d add Bryn Mawr and maybe one more off your list and leave it at that.</p>
<p>I would suggest Trinity, Wheaton, Hamiton and Goucher as your potential matches and safeties. Your stat is good for these 4 schools, thereby may be able to receive merit scholarships from them.</p>
<p>Dartmouth College. Since you’re already looking at smallish schools with nice atmosphere. What you said about Carleton’s “laid-back” environment definitely applies to Dartmouth as well. Great English program, too–I believe there are two Foreign Study Programs (FSPs) to the UK for English. I also have a friend who’s Studio Art [double] major, so you could pursue that. Dartmouth also has a good financial aid program. KIT with more questions if this sounds good to you. Oh, one last thing–I don’t know about CC’s calendar, but Dartmouth is famous for the D-plan (4 equivalent quarters, 3 courses per term). Good luck with the search!</p>
<p>Your list seems good now. If you are open to some reachier places with good FA, consider Pomona, Williams, and Amherst. I’m also wondering if you considered Bates or Bowdoin?</p>
<p>t1388 - Not into the very-Christian places like Wheaton, as I’m not even Christian. Hamilton is a possibility!</p>
<p>Viola - It sounds strange, but Dartmouth might be too big. I really am interested in very small places. SUNY Geneseo is the biggest one on the list.</p>
<p>Consolation - I really am looking for more low-target/safety-ish places. Pomona is too far away (I really can’t fly to college) and I visited Amherst and wasn’t impressed. Williams has often been in the back of my mind but it’s just sort of there–nothing about it has ever really popped up and made me say, “Well that’s good.”
And no, I’ve never looked into Bates or Bowdoin…I will, thanks for the suggestions, all!</p>
<p>colly, I think you are confusing your Wheatons. The Christian Wheaton is in IL. I believe t1388 was referring to Wheaton in MA, which is not religiously affiliated.</p>
<p>Ooh, okay, thanks for clarifying! I’ve only ever heard of the Illinois Wheaton.</p>
<p>Hamilton and Bryn Mawr are now on the list, and I’m pretty happy with said list. I’m going to visit Bryn Mawr when I go to Swarthmore for an interview over Rosh Hoshanah. Does anyone have information on the quality of Hamilton’s financial aid?</p>
<p>I’m also now a National Merit Semifinalist. Any clue as to how that helps my chances?</p>