<p>WHAT?!</p>
<p>To people who say partying every weekend is bad…you’re all ignorant and judgmental. I’m at MIT and I party and study. I take them both very seriously. Yes, I’ve even read “The Game” by Neil Strauss and I approach partying with deep interest. The next day I’ll be happily working on quantum physics research. :)</p>
<p>potato, Until you have actual SAT I (and II) scores in-hand, it is somewhat speculative. if we take your SAT I practice test ranges, you go from a low of 2020, to a high of 2190. Maybe on test day you drop into the 1900’s or maybe you jump into the 2200’s? That makes a big difference in what schools to suggest to you.</p>
<p>I’d update your post to include actual test scores, when they become available. </p>
<p>With very few exceptions (BYU, Naval Academy, West Point, etc. etc.) almost every school will have a party scene. My D goes to Boston College, a Jesuit school, and there are plenty of stoners and binge drinkers-- even at her school.</p>
<p>I did not say that it was not up to my standards, I said, “Boulder definitely does not have the intellectual atmosphere that I am looking for”.</p>
<p>Uh…that’s what “not up to my standards” means. Your standards do not match the intellectual atmosphere that (you believe) exists at Boulder. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>^Ok, I apologize. Do you honestly think that Boulder has the same acadmic “feeling” as, say, Whitman?</p>
<p>mom2college is giving the OP unnecessarily a hard time…</p>
<p>Not sure if you noticed OP, but you won’t be getting many meaningful suggestions here. Partially because CC shouldn’t be taken either as a primary or a secondary source for college guidance. You should come to CC after having all your information together. Also, your average people on CC have no clue on how to party or approach women. You are better off talking to counselors. Also, if you’re interested in super party schools for the hell of it, check the Princeton Review rankings and Playboy rankings.</p>
<p>Just an anecdote- but I asked my friend how her private school educated son was doing in his first year at Boulder (honors) and she seemed worried he was “having too much fun” --translation-- alot of partying going on at Boulder.</p>
<p>I would suggest you take a look through the college guides like Fiske and Insiders Guide which can really give you some insight into social life at various schools. If you think you want an “intellectual experience” and don’t mind a high price tag, then I would focus on LACs. Also consider the local environment (city, town or rural) because one day you may get tired of partying as a form of entertainment and might enjoy having other activities in the vicinity! I’m from Philly and we have a great mix of different types of colleges here, plus a big city with lots to do, and internship possibilities. Some of the better schools here are UPenn, Swarthmore and Haverford–these would all have the intellectual challenge you are seeking.</p>