<p>With students' and parents' access to the Internet there is no longer a need for a single opinion (e.g., USNWR's opinion) for the weightings of the various ranking factors; there is no longer a need for a one-size-fits-all ranking. USNWR can augment their data gathering by providing a user interface for constructing tailored weightings, even with a default of "USNWR's Opinion of How You Should Rank Colleges." This allows Susie to see a list of schools that, e.g., provide the best preparation for a career in world economics.</p>
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<p>We actually got some terrific insights from parents, students, and other prospective students in response to my original post on this subject, including some private communications with people who are very much in the same boat we are. Bottom line, most LACs won't do, but there are a few, like Bryn Mawr, that have some real depth in Classics. Other than those few, however, it will mostly take a larger school, or a sister-school arrangement, e.g., Barnard-Columbia. But we're pretty much on top of it now.</p>
<p>BK, I am happy to read that you're pretty much on top of it now. Pun intended, that seems to be quite in line with Bryn Mawr and Barnard and ... a line destined for another bestseller hoodshirt. </p>
<p>I did read the advice you received a few weeks and I still maintain that you'll find the Parents' Forum (as well as the forums for individual schools) most helpful, especially during the period of preparation of applications.</p>
<p>Because of your remarkable set of criteria,I doubt that the selection of the list of targest, and --hopefully-- the selection of the school that offered admission will be a walk in the park. Despite that students with 6 years of Latin and 4 four years of Greek are a dime a dozen in many foreign countries, this world in the US is a lot smaller. </p>
<p>I also happen to think that the presentation of test scores to the most selective colleges will require special attention. </p>
<p>Oh well, best of luck to you and your daughter.</p>