<p>Both DDs were looking for quirky/geeky: Oberlin, Reed, Lewis and Clark, Knox, Carleton, Macalester, Earlham. I think Knox is the only one that hasn’t been mentioned yet.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say Knox is super quirky. On my overnight there the students I met seemed a lot more mainstream then students at other LACs I visited.</p>
<p>Quirky Schools: Grinnell, Carleton, Beloit, Reed, Oberlin, Bard, Vassar, Kalamazoo, Lawrence, Maybe Knox and Maybe Macalester.</p>
<p>a couple of others that havent been mentioned: bennington, new college of florida, pitzer, prescott, evergreen state</p>
<p>I would look into Coe College in Iowa.</p>
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<p>True, quirky schools tend to be small privates, which tend to have very high COAs. But don’t eliminate a school just because of the sticker price; many of these schools are very generous with aid. In fact, it’s entirely possible (as in our case) that the private school will end up costing less than State U, after aid offers are factored in.</p>
<p>Vassar? That’s a surprise. I forgot to add Cornell College (Iowa).</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions guys! I’ll definitely check out the colleges that change lives, sound like actually what I’m looking for. Thanks a Bunch!!</p>
<p>em, read your PMs!</p>
<p>Definitely check out SUNY New Paltz…easier to get into than Bard but has the quirky, artsy student body you’re looking for and a great funky college town. Good location too. Not a big frat school.</p>
<p>William & Mary is not exactly quirky but def is non-conformist, esp compared to other Southern schools. It is very difficult to get into though.</p>
<p>Would Juniata fit into this category? It doesn’t have any frats ,but I’m not sure of the political leaning or what type of students are attracted to this school? Does anyone have any info on any of this?
Thanks!</p>
<p>what about NYU, barnard, or columbia ??</p>
<p>Hm, is it really fair to say that it is “significantly” harder to get into Chicago than it is to get into Oberlin?</p>
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<p>Probably not. It’s harder to get into Chicago than Oberlin, but probably not by too much. One can see that the two colleges don’t have terribly different standardized test scores, although there is a bigger gap in terms of GPA. Chicago is currently going through an evolution in terms of admissions, however, so in the upcoming years, admission to the university will probably become significantly more difficult.</p>
<p>Emerica, do you skate (as your sn would suggest)? If so come to tufts I need someone to skate with next year</p>
<p>Haha, Yes I do skateboard, if I can bring my SAT score up I’ll try for tufts.</p>
<p>Would Juniata fit into this category? It doesn’t have any frats ,but I’m not sure of the political leaning or what type of students are attracted to this school? Does anyone have any info on any of this?
Thanks!</p>
<p>When I saw this I thought Reed and Brown.</p>
<p>Did anyone say Bennington?</p>
<p>Oberlin and Bard? Quirky schools? No frats? Get out of my head!</p>
<p>Someone did say Bennington and I’ll be the second to repeat it. It’s SAT ranges are significantly less competitive than Oberlin or Bard, but it’s just as quirky and artsy. If you’re even in the running for Oberlin or Bard then you should be good for Bennington. Its acceptance rate is pretty high too, 66%.</p>
<p>I would also suggest Beloit. It’s acceptance rate is just as high and I hear it gives great aid. And it’s very quirky and “out there”. Maybe look at Lawrence University too. It has a really good conservatory that draws artsy students but still an acceptance rate over 50%.</p>
<p>Juniata is known to have good science programs. From what I’ve gathered, people are sportsy and outdoorsy and just all around fun. I would guess that they’re more conservative, but I’m not positive.</p>
<p>Definitely still apply to Oberlin and Bard though. Oberlin meets 100% of demonstrated need, so even if you get in without merit scholarships you’ll still get good aid. PM me if you want. We’re looking for similar schools so I’d be happy to talk it over. Who knows, we might even end up going to the same place :)</p>