schools like Wesleyan?

College Search & Selection
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<p>What colleges are similar to Wesleyan in terms of campus vibe? I understand there is only one Wesleyan, and no school can really recreate that... However, I'm looking for schools that are similarly quirky, artistic, intellectual and progressive, but not as selective (as I wouldn't get into Wesleyan even in my best dreams :( ). </p>

<p>Let's compile a list! Lewis and Clark in Portland is also considered liberal and quirky. What others would you add? Maybe Reed... Reed's somewhat similar, but it's also very selective.</p>

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<p>Macalester and Kenyon immediately come to mind. Macalester is located in a more urban area while Kenyon is much more rural. Both are outstanding LAC’s that may be a little less selective. Oberlin would also be a consideration.</p>

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<p>Grinnell might be a thought</p>

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<p>It’s hard to know with your stats, but here are some less selective quirky schools</p>

<p>Beloit College
Earlham College
New College of Florida
Sarah Lawrence College
Bennington College
College of Wooster</p>

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<p>Oberlin
Hamilton
Vassar
Bates
Connecticut College
Colby
Bard</p>

<p>All but Vassar are easer to get into than Wesleyan.</p>

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<p>Oh wow, I’m extremely impressed by Beloit. Definitely going to apply there as well. I’ve been introduced to Sarah Lawrence as well, I’m strongly considering it. I’m going to research all of the other colleges recommended, keep them coming! :slight_smile: </p>

<p>[this</a> thread](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/941976-i-dont-know-where-i-want-go-recomend-chance-lowish-gpa.html]this”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/941976-i-dont-know-where-i-want-go-recomend-chance-lowish-gpa.html) has some of my stats, if anyone would like those for reference.</p>

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<p>Don’t forget Occidental.</p>

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<p>Vasser is the closest match but still very selective. Grinnell and Oberlin are similar culturally, and slightly less selective.</p>

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<p>thank you. I actually live in Ohio, so I already knew of Oberlin, although i think schools like Vasser, Grinnell and Oberlin are still WAY out of my reach.</p>

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<p>Hampshire and Bard come to mind.</p>

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<p>i looked up Hampshire and it sounded great, then i checked out [this</a> site.](<a href="http://www..com/MA/HAC_comments.html?page=1&type=&d_school=Hampshire%20College%5Dthis">http://www..com/MA/HAC_comments.html?page=1&type=&d_school=Hampshire%20College) yikes! wasn’t expecting that at all! i like Bard somewhat, but the website essential says don’t apply if your GPA is under 3.5. do they really place that much emphasis on GPA?</p>

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<p>Oberlin is quite a bit less competitive than Vassar or Wesleyan. What are your stats like?</p>

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<p>You might think about:</p>

<p>Beloit College
Colorado College (may be too much much of a reach)
Earlham College
Goucher College
Hampshire College
Lawrence University
Whitman College</p>

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<p>You must be referring to this statement on the Bard site:

</p>

<p>According to US News, Bard’s admit rate was 33% for Fall 2009. The 1 in 10 must refer to the ratio between final enrollment and applicants. If the yield (the number of students accepting an offer) is 1 in 3, then yes, the applicants to enrollments would be about 1 to 10. </p>

<p>According to another page on the Bard site, 25% of the Fall 2009 entering class had a GPA equal to or below 3.5. ([About</a> Bard | Bard Student Profile](<a href=“http://www.bard.edu/admission/about/profile.shtml]About”>http://www.bard.edu/admission/about/profile.shtml))</p>

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<p>I posted some of my stats in [this</a> thread.](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/941976-i-dont-know-where-i-want-go-recomend-chance-lowish-gpa.html]this”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/941976-i-dont-know-where-i-want-go-recomend-chance-lowish-gpa.html) however, my GPA is actually 3.2. I will be able to get it up to 3.5, maybe more. Should I wait until midterms to send out my applications to reflect an upward trend, or send out early decision? I can send both out, but I’ve heard if you’re denied early decision then that might be a mark against you.</p>

<p>(Anyone ever wish they could go back in time and talk some sense into their younger selves? This college application process is so much more stressful when you know your stats don’t accurately reflect who you are at your own fault.)</p>

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<p>bump again. :slight_smile: i’m sure i can’t be the only one interested in the liberal vibe wesleyan gives off!</p>

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<p>my cousin actually went to wesleyan and she loves it, so maybe anywhere near the boston area?</p>

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