<p>I think some threads with this info. have already been created....if anyone can quickly recall which ones and direct me to them....that would be great!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>No lists already done? The parents section always seems to have so much good advice on school suggestions.....maybe just for a higher level student????</p>
<p>Financial need not an issue. No particular area of study. Sports and community service involvement -- but nothing "outstanding." Top 25% of class.</p>
<p>Would like a "campus" environment....not a few buildings in the middle of the city (so Suffolk in Boston, or the CUNY schools would not be a consideration.)</p>
<p>Just need a few more suggestions. Schools considered so far are Marist, Hofstra, Clark, SUNY New Paltz. Clark is the most favored so far, but no particular like or dislike for any of them. </p>
<p>Any suggestions for schools in PA, NH, MD, VT?</p>
<p>What about Alleghany College in Meadeville, PA?
SAT (critical reading and math) ranges (middle 50%): 1150-1300
ACT ranges (middle 50%): 23-28
71% ranked in the top 20% of their high school classes
Public school graduates: 82%
Private school graduates: 18%
High schools represented: 353</p>
<p>They are a strong residential college, with a capstone project for seniors, and a nice campus. Boys might have a slight edge in admission, and cost of attendance is slightly below some of the NE schools. We've heard very good things about it.</p>
<p>PA: Susquehanna, Muhlenberg
NH: St. Anselm, Keene State
VT: St. Michael's
MA: Assumption, Merrimack, Stonehill
RI: Salve Regina, Roger Williams
CT: Sacred Heart, Quinnipiac</p>
<p>Drew, University of Vermont, Emerson, Roger Williams, University of Rhode Island all come to mind as possibilities, but I don't know these schools' exact ranges.</p>
<p>In New Hampshire, my parents taught at New England College, which is a private college of 1,000 where they said average SAT's were in the 500's, but since it is private the faculty:student ratio was 1:10. Kids who didn't want to be lost in the hugeness of UMass at Amherst came there. But their info is 20 years old, so check it all out. As they retired, they regretted the drinking there, but that's "everywhere."</p>
<p>I don't know how it compares with Keene State.</p>
<p>Another private college in that area is Franklin Pierce.</p>
<p>I'm also a fan of the University of New Hampshire because it's so near the ocean; also their Teacher Education grad school generates excellent research, warmhearted and intelligent faculty in that department..just happens to be my keen interest.</p>
<p>SUNY New Paltz is a fun part of the state; have you also looked at SUNY Binghamton as a stretch? </p>
<p>Also in upstate NY is Alfred University. And in Buffalo itself there's a very smart school called Canisius College, with some Catholic traditions; the teaching is focussed and excellent, I've heard. If there's a possible interest in becoming a teacher, that's worth considering as a private college, although teaching is only one of its departments.</p>
<p>And of course I can't leave my own city without recommending SUNY at Buffalo! Students really enjoy it here; it's actually located in a suburb called Amherst for the undergraduates; near Niagara Falls; and there's a downtown with cultural gems to explore (Albright Knox Museum, Buffalo Symphony Orchestra). It is a rather large campus, very much identifiable as its own large enclave within the Buffalo metropolitan area. It's easy to forget but Buf is NY's second largest city. </p>
<p>I began looking at more distant colleges once I knew they had a good airport (Buffalo certainly does). Dial up Expedia.com and just play around; you might decide it'd be okay to fly kids to college rather than always drive them to-and-fro. Given the costs of gasoline and car-wear/and/tear, the discount flights look better and better to me.
Don't look for this week's fare; try out a date more than a month from now, since as a student you'd know in advance when you're flying so could take advantage of discounts bought more than two weeks in advance, better yet months ahead.
It's a new way of thinking: look at the fare costs, not the miles, to define how "far away" you feel your child will be.</p>
<p>Others do NOT feel good about sending kids a flight away...so am not pushing it. Just something to play around with...if you spend $100 on gasoline alone to make a four-hour roundtrip by car, and you have work or other kids at home so it's hard to leave town...then a roundtrip ticket for $150, where the kid can come and go solo, looks more appealing.</p>
<p>Alleghany and Stonehill look like good possibilities. Maybe even UNH.</p>
<p>The large SUNY schools are not under consideration right now....too big, not very attractive campuses....</p>
<p>Flying not of a concern to this child's parents....I've suggested some of the Ohio schools...(western PA is practically Ohio!) but kid wants to be able to drive home. Preference is for non-religiously affiliated schools...but they did look at Marist.</p>
<p>At one point, New England College had a very strong focus on kids with different learning abilities. Not really needed for this kid...but I'll check their website to see if this is still an emphasis.</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the suggestions so far...it's helping produce a list for further research!</p>
<p>How far south would they consider? There are some excellent schools in MD and VA if that's not too far away: Goucher, St. Mary's of MD, U of Mary Washington, Washington and Lee.......I think Ursinus is in PA, as is Muhlenberg.</p>
<p>How about Hartwick College in Oneonta NY?</p>
<p>Adding a few more: Champlain College, Lycoming College, McDaniel College </p>
<p>I think that Wash & Lee, Ursinus, and Muhlenberg are all too competitive.</p>
<p>I think that Hartwick, Susquehanna, Keene, Hofstra, Roger Williams, Clark, and Quinnipiac (schools all mentioned above) really are good options too.</p>
<p>Isn't Stonehill religious?</p>
<p>I think that Marist is a bit of a reach, but within grasp. I believe that Quinnipiac is rolling-apply early.</p>
<p>We are looking at some of the same schools. My son's GC says that Marist, Quinnipiac and Champlain are going to be tough admits in the coming year because they are all trendy schools that are going to see record numbers of applicants. They may be worth a shot, but he expects them to jump up a notch or two in terms of selectivity and average test scores. (This GC has proven to be very knowledgeable, with prior experience in the admissions office of an Ivy-league college and as director of admissions at a very selective private high school.)</p>
<p>Some others that we are considering: Albright, Fairleigh Dickinson at Florham (we are having second thoughts about FDU because their four year graduation rate is poor), Hartwick, Lycoming, Moravian and Susquehanna</p>
<p>Quinnipiac is rolling, but they don't evaluate applications until mid-November. You will likely have EA results from other colleges before Quinnipiac.</p>
<p>Stonehill is a Catholic college, but very low key about it. Marist hasn't been a Catholic college in years.</p>
<p>Muhlenberg and Ursinus might be a little reachy, but if the child is male it might be worth a try.</p>
<p>OP asked for LACs, but I have to agree, UNH is a terrific school.</p>
<p>Another vote for St. Michael's -- I looked at it briefly and mentioned it to my S, but it was far too north for him. I liked what I saw, though. Also Norwich (VT), Arcadia (PA), Salisbury (MD), Ithaca (NY). All have SAT 25/75 ranges around 1050 -- 1250 (old scale).</p>
<p>And also Washington & Jefferson (PA), Washington College (MD), Moravian (PA)</p>
<p>Bassdad, I always thought that Quinnipiac and Marist are a bit more competitive that Champlain. </p>
<p>Also what about Arcadia, and Philadelphia University?</p>
<p>I just cross posted with #13. St. Michael's is affiliated.I agree with lderochi that Ithaca and Washington College are pretty good possibilities.</p>
<p>Juniata in PA is less competitive than Ursinus.
East Stroudsberg (PA) might be a safety.</p>
<p>Add Adelphi and C.W. Post to Hofstra on L.I. Post gives merit money.</p>
<p>SUNY Purchase is a possibility for liberal arts which is much less competitive than performance or fine arts.</p>
<p>I would not consider University of New Hampshire to be "close to the ocean" (post #6). Unless you mean a short drive (as in 1/2 hour). But maybe that's because our little town is <em>on</em> the ocean.</p>
<p>I think the recommendations on this thread are excellent. However, I'm not sure just knowing the SAT scores is a good basis for recommendations. A kid with those scores, but B/B+/A hs record plus strong ECs might fit somewhat more reach-y schools ala Bentley, Wheaton. A kid with C- hs record would have to eliminate some which have been suggested here.</p>
<p>UMaine, Orono is another state school with a pretty campus and some strong departments, not too huge a school, which might work for this student.</p>
<p>northeastmom,</p>
<p>I believe that you are correct about Champlain being an easier admit that Marist or Quinnipiac, but I think all three of them are getting a good bit more competitive than they were just a couple of years ago.</p>
<p>Some more suggestions I hadn't thought of...thanks!</p>
<p>Jmmom -- in post #2, I noted this kid is in top quarter of class and not strong EC's. About a B+ student. Wheaton may be a consideration...but will probably be a reach.</p>
<p>Ithaca is a cool school but somewhere up above I think you said "not in the middle of nowhere" and it is somewhat isolated. However, you're in the same town as Cornell U, although my niece who attends Ithaca says the schools don't mix a lot. Still it brings a larger feel to the cultural community to have both institutiions in the town of Ithaca.
There's also a very quaint main street for pedestrians only. Ithaca is populated by all kinds of back-to-the-land boomers and has many surprises, starting with the Moosewood Restaurant which is mecca for vegetarian cooks; lots of art shops, cafes, etc. in the town. It's definitely not a typical small NY farm town, that's for sure! So don't dismiss it b/c of population or how it looks on a map. Ithaca is mentally and emotionally very "large" for a teeny town.</p>
<p>and following up on UNH, yes I called it "near' the ocean but 1/2 hour away is really true. Still when you live in most of this country that still seems like "near" even if you can't catch lobsters right outside the door! </p>
<p>Have fun, 2boysima. You are so chill and modest about your boys; they're lucky you are their ima.</p>