<p>Carleton's strength in PhD production is in their science programs. Check their website. </p>
<p>Carleton ranks first overall among four-year liberal arts colleges in the number of students who go on to earn the Ph.D. in the natural sciences and mathematics (first in the earth sciences, first in chemistry, first in physics/astronomy, first in the biological sciences; and fifth in mathematics) and Carleton is the only college ranked in the top 10 in all fields of the natural sciences and mathematics.</p>
<p>Social sciences are also strong but Macalester is probably better known for them.</p>
<p>can anyone share any insight about pre-law at St. Olaf? read that their pre-med program was strong but didn't see mention of pre-law. any data on percent of graduates which go on to law schools..........and to which law schools? </p>
<p>is $9,000 tops for merit aid or do they give out any full-rides?</p>
<p>Thanks everyone! I will try to remember to make a followup post after I visit them. I've decided to take Augsburg and St. Thomas off my list to narrow it down a little.</p>
<p>I agree with what others have posted about Carleton, Macalester, and St. Olaf. I also think its a good idea to take St. Thomas and Augsburg off your list. The only thing I would add is that, although Carleton and Macalester both have a reputation for being liberal- it seems much more pervasive at Macalester. Also, Macalester students seem to have a reputation among other college students in the area to be somewhat stuck-up and from my experience this seems to be at least partially true. </p>
<p>@KD056- it really isn't that bad. In fact, I love the winter- I couldn't live without snow!</p>
<p>Actually, there is no snow in the Twin Cities now. There are a few patched, but it is still quite warm. The winter in the Twin Cities are not that bad. In the last 5 Christmas's only one has had substantial snow. That's not to say it doesn't snow every winter, just for about a week at a time. One week it will be freezing and there will be snow and another week it's warmer with no snow.</p>
<p>I'm from SoCal and I was visiting Minneapolis two weeks ago, and it was COLD!! On the day I flew back (Feb. 17th) the thermometer at the hotel that morning read -11 F. With windchill it was estimated to be about -25. Every breath instantly froze on my beard, and the little ice crystals produced weird little crackling sensations every time I moved my mouth to speak or shiver. That kind of cold goes straight through you like a huge knife.</p>
<p>Don't ever let anybody tell you that the winters in Minnesota aren't all that cold.</p>
<p>flutterbyhigh is right, there isn't really any snow right now. MN weather can be quite unpredictable- a few years ago I remember we had 70 degree weather and a snowstorn all within one week, but, all in all, it really isn't that bad- you may just learn to love it!</p>
<p>UM-Morris is an amazingly affordable LAC, with merit scholarships and COA lower than many state schools to begin with. Its location is very isolated, though. I'd be interested in your thoughts after visiting!</p>