Schools like Hamilton

College Search & Selection
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<p>So, in light of the deferring crisis, I've decided I want some Hamilton-like schools on my list. Hamilton is basically the only place I want to go, so I'm applying EDII.
I'm also applying to Colgate, BC, and Elon. I'd take Elon off my list if I could, but my decision is supposed to come this week.
So... Does anyone know of any Hamilton-like schools? I love how small Hamilton is, how it's preppy but in a laid back kind of way, and its general uniqueness (alligator pit and snack time FTW!)
If anyone could help me, that'd be GREAT. I'm scared that I won't get into Hamilton now that everyone is getting deferred, it seems.</p>

<p>My Stats:
Caucasian/African American (and some Native American; don't know if they'll count me or not)
GPA UW: 3.67, W: 4.3
SAT: 1900
ACT: 31
A few EC's/community service opportunities that I care about a lot.</p>

<p>What I want in a college:
Small
Good community
Preppy, but laidback
Accepting of people, but not necessarily a huge minority crowd - I've always been the "token minority", if y'know what I mean.
Liberalness
Northeast is preferable</p>

<p>Thanks in advance, guys. =]</p>

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<p>Anyone? =/</p>

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<p>Have you looked at Skidmore?</p>

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<p>Not really.. I haven't heard much about it, honestly.
I added Connecticut College to my list, and took off BC. I'm being quite indecisive today..</p>

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<p>Bowdoin would fit...but reachier, which I guess isn't what you want. Colby is a slightly less reachy than Bowdoin possibility. Conn College is a good choice.</p>

<p>Wheaton in Massachusetts, perhaps?</p>

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<p>Here's a fellow Hamilton applicant's list of schools. I've ranked them in order of "sameness..."</p>

<p>Middlebury
Amherst
Bennington
Hampshire
Marlboro
Emerson
Wooster
University of Minnesota</p>

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<p>Colby, Bates, Connecticut College, Colgate, Skidmore, Union, Lafayette, Franklin & Marshall, Dickinson, Hobart, St. Lawrence.</p>

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<p>It's not northeastern, but how about Denison?</p>

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<p>Holy Cross and Trinity College.</p>

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<p>What, pray tell, would those schools have in common with Hamilton? From what I gather, they are polar opposites.</p>

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<p>Floee, best of luck in getting into Hamilton. It's an outstanding choice. My family member who goes there is having a wonderful experience -- such a personal learning experience, rigorous but supportive, the great freedom of having no distribution or core requirements, the emphasis on developing fine writing and speaking skills. Sorry, I don't know enough to recommend Hamilton-like schools. I would just be guessing based on third hand information. I always jump on the board to cheer when someone mentions Hamilton, because it is a fine choice.</p>

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<p>i agree with colgate, hobart, conn, bates, colby, f and m, union</p>