need some "alternative" schools to apply to .. is it too late?!

College Search & Selection
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<p>i'll start with the basics, CR:680 Math:600 Writing:670 overall: 1950 CR+M=1280
unweighted GPA= 3.54 weighted..not sure, my school doesn't weight, but out the the 8 classes i'm taking this semester, 2 are AP's and three are honors. last year i was in 3 honors and 1 AP.<br>
librarian of Model UN, editor of school's literary magazine, co-president of Art Club
volunteer at religious school
volunteer and work with horses, rescued a horse from slaughter over the summer
also have a job assisting a kid's art class every week</p>

<p>basically, right now i'm stuck looking at school that i've been looking at the past few years that i've just assumed i would like. sure, i've visited them but i'm not so positive how much i like them anymore (american university, for example) also, skidmore. i'm thinking of applying to mcgill and vassar, but they'd be reaches, as would wash. u of st. louis and wesleyan. also, colorado college is a top choice but i've never been there to visit. parents said no to whitman and evergreen state because of the distance.</p>

<p>can anyone tell me of school that would be targets for someone who is not a typical preppy highschool student...i'm looking for a "hippy-esque" school but i'm not so into the drug/party scene...i don't know my political stance, i assume i'm liberal just like everyone else, i like art and music, i'm open-minded and i like to have a good time, i just know i don't want to be surrounded by frat-houses and the plastic preppy girls i've been surrounded with all my life!</p>

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<p>If you’re female Smith might be a good choice.</p>

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<p>If you are not female look at Hampshire.</p>

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<p>female, definitely looking for co-ed
also looking at kenyon, and oberlin, but unsure of my chances because haven’t been able to visit and show interest</p>

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<p>From what I have heard, New College of Florida, College of the Atlantic, Evergreen St. (Washington) are “hippy-esque”</p>

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<p>Definitely check out William & Mary if you’re looking to go a little South (just to Virginia). Frats and sororities exist, but are not a domineering presence. The school is described as quirky and has a large environmental presence. Wake Forrest may be another option.</p>

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Well, a southern university is out of the question, so nix Wake and W&M.</p>

<p>I assume by “plastic” you mean silicone (breasts, lip injections), and the fixed expressionless look caused by botox injections in the forehead?</p>

<p>It never ceases to amaze me what otherwise rational people will to do their bodies to attract suitable mates.</p>

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<p>^LOL
OP: We’re quite similar people.
Grinnell?</p>

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<p>You are going to love UVM. Check it out. I don’t think they get more hippie/non-trad.</p>

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<p>Also check out the seven sister colleges. All are great schools (some very tough to get into) and all are focused on intellectual women from good families.</p>

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Wow, a bit judgmental maybe? You may be able to say that about UVA and Emory, but not W&M and WF, and certainly not ALL the schools in an entire region.</p>

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<p>Here: not at all, I like plastic, preppy women, and non-plastic non-preppy women too.</p>

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<p>Check out Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. Probably the most hippy-esque school south of the Mason-Dixon and Asheville is a very cool, artsy small city.</p>

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<p>What state are you in?</p>

<p>How much will your parents pay each year? Is money a concern?</p>

<p>I agree…UNC-Ashville…Mt Holyoke (but it’s female only)…Reed (reach)…William and Mary…</p>

<p>Will you be testing again?</p>

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<p>Just to be clear UNC-Asheville and Warren Wilson are separate schools although they are both worth looking at. UNC-A is a public university and WWC is a private LAC.</p>

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<p>Hippies! SUNY New Paltz and Purchase. I heard Hampshire College and Vassar</p>

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<p>Kenyon is about as preppy as you can get, and a reach.</p>

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<p>Check out Marlboro in Vermont. Daughter loved it, but ended up at Skidmore. Also agree with Hampshire and Smith. Don’t write off Smith until you visit (it’s in a great college town- guarantee there are plenty of Y chromosomes around).</p>

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<p>Definately WWC, UNC-A, and New College.</p>

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<p>Take a look at Muhlenburg in PA. Grinnell is a fit culturally but your grades and test scores make it a reach.</p>