<p>Yes, fh is not a requirement. However being near or in a college town/city a must. Coming from a very rural part of New England has driven this requirement!</p>
<p>You might consider Lewis & Clark and Reed, both in Portland. My daughter is starting at L&C in the fall, and I think one of the deciding factors for her was the fact that Portland is such a great town. She was also seriously considering Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, which seems to be an excellent LAC with tons of music (it has a well-respected music conservatory). We found Appleton to be a pleasant town but it couldn't compete with Portland for my DD.</p>
<p>We did see L&C and she LOVED it! A definite first choice so far.
Can anyone comment on Wheaton Ma location and proximity to Providence, as well as the College of Wooster and its location?</p>
<p>Wheaton grad here and acapella singer as well. They must have at least four groups on campus by now if not more. Its 20 mins. to Providence, 40-45 to Boston and if you're a New Englander you know how many colleges its near. The town of Norton is by no means "hopping" but its considered a suburb now, unlike when I went there. If they don't have the new science center now its on the way. I know that its SAT optional.</p>
<p>wooster is in a medium sized town in north central Ohio. Not
particularly preppy, decent aid, economically diverse student
body, big on sports and music. Town is nothing special, just
a pretty normal Midwestern town. Good academics, quirky
academic system. Kids go to Cleveland an hour away for
shows.</p>
<p>Muhlenberg is not in a good location and neither is Fand M.
Mcalester is supposed to be decent but youre stats are a
little weak.</p>
<p>Thanks speedo.</p>
<p>I have to disagree about Muhlenberg. I found the location last year to be quite good.</p>
<p>My D did not like Wheaton, MA. Campus was unappealing; science building seemed old (we had just come from Colgate). Didn't seem to be much going on in the town. Union does not have a nice town at all but the college itself is good academically and sports seem pretty strong.</p>
<p>providence college...fairtest school, providence is a good college town and there is easy access to boston, as it is no more than 40-5o min away..but a little bigger than most LACs (but no too big...), rollins college (not fairtest) in floirda you want to consider warmer weather :), lake forest (not fairtest)...close to chicago but with a gorgeous suburban lakefront campus</p>
<p>" With 1900 you might want to remove Amherst Haverford Pomona Swarthmore Wesleyan. Maybe add Bucknell Holy Cross Trinity. "</p>
<p>a girl from my school got into swarthmore with an 1800, so it definitely is possible.</p>
<p>That would be called a 1 in 1,000,000. Colorado College might work. Also UPS near Seattle.</p>
<p>swarthmore's not exactly in an exciting location. Yeah you
can take the train into Phila, 20 mins or so, but the Boro
is really dull - couple of pizza places, dunkin etc. there's
a crappy mall, some strip restaurants and a borders within
walking distance. but boring for a college student.</p>
<p>" That would be called a 1 in 1,000,000. Colorado College might work. Also UPS near Seattle. "</p>
<p>Is that really such a rare case? Hm, I didn't know. What I do know, though, is that she can write, and she's the valedictorian. Anyway, if the OP can write a superb essay, then she stands a chance with the selective LAC's who put emphasis on it.</p>
<p>What about Lake Forest outside of Chicago? The campus is beautiful ! Very nice athletic facilities too.</p>
<p>You may want to look at the list of colleges posted at this website. (I cannot say enough good things about Wooster). These are all great schools. It's just finding the best fit.</p>