<p>I think your post was wonderful. It was thoughtful, intelligent, impressively mature…All the things you clearly are. Though I said I think St. Olaf is an excellent school, you noted one of its drawbacks: the lack of diversity. And, if you WERE underwhelmed by the classes, well…it is important and significant that this was your response. Since you clearly did your homework on this one safety, don’t discount your feelings about what you discovered there on your visit. If the St. Olaf money will not be lost – as in you can defer for a year while you figure things out – maybe you should spend time re-doing your application cycle. Because CLEARLY you are aware of what the flaw in your strategy was: not enough matches!!!</p>
<p>You are approaching this with clear eyes and intelligence. Whatever you do: good luck!!!</p>