<p>Goucher (mentioned earlier only in passing as a “Safety”) might be a good fit and a merit-aid school for you. Although it’s easier to get into than many of other the other suggestions here, it’s an excellent school with focused, bright students. Another big plus is that Goucher students can cross-register at nearby MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art), an excellent art school, making Goucher a wise option for a student who wants a very strong art program but not an art-only college</p>
<p>I’ll add my voice of support for Carleton. Quirky, unpretentious, and nurturing might well be considered the school’s defining qualities. I’ll pass on the suggestion that you also look into the new Weitz Center for Creativity. A 127,000 square foot, $40 million renovation of the old 1910 Northfield High School, it opened this year to bring together under one roof traditionally disparate art and art history departments with science math and SS departments to foment innovation. I’d argue the perfect place for a bright, creative student interested in finding an outlet for his or her interests in both anthropology and the arts. </p>
<p>[Carleton</a> College: Perlman Teaching Museum](<a href=“http://apps.carleton.edu/museum/]Carleton”>http://apps.carleton.edu/museum/)</p>
<p>[Carleton</a> College: Weitz Center for Creativity: Vision](<a href=“http://apps.carleton.edu/weitz/about/vision/]Carleton”>http://apps.carleton.edu/weitz/about/vision/)</p>
<p>A recent write-up in the Chronicle of Higher Education.</p>
<p>[In</a> an Old School Building, Carleton College and Its Community Enjoy New Lessons - Administration - The Chronicle of Higher Education](<a href=“In an Old School Building, Carleton College and Its Community Enjoy New Lessons”>In an Old School Building, Carleton College and Its Community Enjoy New Lessons)</p>
<p>And if the urge strikes, the Walker Art Center and a bevy of galleries await jsut down the road in Minneapolis.</p>
<p>Agree on Bryn Mawr, Vassar, Oberlin, Carleton and Macalaster, Wesleyan. Maybe Middlebury. If women’s Colleges will be considered, add Smith and Mt. Holyoke for consideration.</p>
<p>I am LOVING this thread. My D1 is all about Dr. Who, even has the screwdriver keychain on backpack…whatever that is(: and a pin that reads “You say nerd like it is a bad thing?” She plays a varsity sport and is in some mainstream sports but she loves flying her nerd flag. Folksy obscure music, book readings and writing are her nirvana! She would probably be friends with all your kids(: I love the suggestions here for these LAC schools! She fits everywhere but is much more interested in the out of the box peers and some of these suggestions are awesome!</p>
<p>Rob, my daughter also finished her last summer writing program ap last week.</p>
<p>William and Mary in VA is worth a look. UC Santa Cruz too.</p>
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<p>Two possible issues with W & M are the greater difficulty in gaining admission…especially as an OOS student and the more conservative nature of the student body judging by what I’ve heard from friends in Virginia and from HS classmates/colleagues who attended. </p>
<p>Quirky is the last adjective anyone I’ve known who knows/attended would describe W & M.</p>