<p>Please discuss the merits of these schools</p>
<p>Please10char</p>
<p>Maybe you can start with your interest in each and that will help direct the conversation.</p>
<p>I just wanted everybody to post what their thoughts are on each school. I don’t want to hear anything specific about my interests for a reason.</p>
<p>I guess I will post my info</p>
<p>I’m planing on double majoring in history and theater. I might replace history with political science. I don’t want to go to a school that has a big greek life. I’m fine with it’s presence, as long as it’s inclusive. I would prefer warm weather, but I’m willing to go to any climate. I really love being involved with extracurriculars (part of the reason why I’m only looking at LACs).</p>
<p>They are all excellent small colleges.</p>
<p>CMC is a bit more selective than the others. It has the Claremont consortium advantage. It’s also said to be more politically conservative than most other LACs. </p>
<p>Colorado College has the nearly-unique block plan, which has several advantages that you should seriously consider. It’s not for everyone, but it allows intense focus on a single subject at a time and greater flexibility to schedule field work. In my opinion, Colorado College has one of the most desirable settings of any small college. It is in an attractive, safe city, yet accessible to some of the best outdoor recreation in the world. The sunny climate is pleasant. </p>
<p>Whitman has some of the same outdoorsy appeal as Colorado College. Check out its “Semester in the West” program. But, compared to the other schools, it is a little isolated. It’s in a dry part of Washington state, unlike the western coastal areas that rain so much.</p>
<p>Kenyon is said to have a very beautiful campus, and has long been respected for its English and Writing programs. Oberlin has a distinguished music conservatory. Ohio is the heart of “flyover land” and “rust belt” territory, so its excellent schools sometimes are overlooked in favor of alternatives on either coast.</p>
<p>thanks tk, I appreciate your detailed post </p>
<p>I would like to hear from more people!</p>
<p>Merits IMO:
Kenyon - artsy, true liberal arts, writing, academic
Whitman - well rounded, true liberal arts, outdoorsy, academic, Pacific Northwest vibe, great college town, passionate alumni, ok skiing
Colorado College - well rounded, outdoorsy, can focus on 1 thing at a time, 1 hr. to Denver, academic, great skiing
Oberlin - creative atmosphere, academic, good alumni network, true liberal arts
CMC - preprofessional, ambitious students, consortium, great speakers come, alumni network</p>
<p>thanks kolijima</p>
<p>bump 10char</p>
<p>My decision would come down to Oberlin and CMC and I would choose CMC based on the 5 college consortium (you can take classes at Pomona) and location, not to mention the campus is BEAUTIFUL.</p>
<p>Why do you put Oberlin above the other three?</p>
<p>bump10char</p>
<p>VERY different types of students at Oberlin and CMC.</p>