<p>IBclass06, I definitely wouldn’t say that MTF applicants rarely have trouble. They don’t have trouble at <em>some</em> women’s colleges, but not all women’s colleges are liberal enough to look at things that way. Keep in mind that the majority of women’s colleges are religiously-affiliated or located in conservative areas where transgender issues aren’t looked at with such sensitivity.</p>
<p>Also, there are some basic legal issues involved as well. A lot of women still transitioning are still legally considered males, meaning a lot of applications would instantly rule them out. Colleges phrase things certain ways for a reason.</p>